In this op-ed from University of Virginia professor Dr. A.D. Carson, he reflects on Black musicians who passed away far too soon.

Antone "Chubby" Tavares, known for his remarkable voice and lasting impact on soul and R&B music, has passed away at 81.

R&B and soul singer D’Angelo has passed away. He was 51 years old. According to Baller Alert, who first reported on the story, the neo-soul singer died following a private battle with pancreatic ...

Tragedy has struck the Turner family. Ike Turner Jr., the son of music legends Tina and Ike Turner, has passed away at the age of 67. He died on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in a Los Angeles hospital — ...

Fans, peers, and more flocked to D’Angelo’s catalog shortly after the legendary singer passed away on Oct. 14. Whether by revisiting classic songs or studying albums for the first time, the Virginia ...

According to a statement, Godchaux had a long battle with cancer. Transferred to hospice care, the singer passed away on November 2nd. The statement, released by her representative, Dennis McNally, ...

Musicians from across the generations have been reacting to the news that D'Angelo has passed away age 51. DJ Premier, who produced the Voodoo track "Devil's Pie," was one of the first to offer his ...

Tragic news as Punjabi singer Harman Sidhu has passed away at 37 following a fatal road accident. His vehicle collided head-on with a truck on the Mansa-Patiala road, resulting in his immediate death.

Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at 89, leaving a legacy that inspired generations. Singer Kamal Khan pays tribute to ...

Anytime a country artist passes away, it feels like a big loss to all of country music. But that loss is especially devastating when an artist passes away in the prime of their career, like these ...

FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — A local musician, singer, songwriter, engineer, and record producer from Florence has passed away. Walt spent most of his life in the Muscle Shoals area. He began his career at ...

The news about Ethan's passing was shared on Jackson Browne's Facebook page, with the post saying that the 52-year-old was ...