Northern Soul, despite being indebted to the sounds of American soul, did have at least one homegrown anthem in the form of Paula Parfitt's 1969 debut single.

Looking at five 21st-century examples of how the Northern Soul sound has manifested itself in modern music, and continues to resonate with audiences today.

Soul music in 1963 spoke to the times, but it also laid the groundwork for the future of R&B, pop, rock and roll, funk, and eventually hip-hop.

Motown gave us The Sound Of Young America throughout the ’60s, but one year – 1966 – was the year Berry Gordy’s label truly came of age ...

From a Latin star’s take on ’60s-’70s pop standards to an exhibit devoted to the sloth, there are a lot of cool shows and ...

From the raw energy of punk to stadium-filling anthems, these 21 artists define the defiant, melodic soul of Irish music ...

The singer-songwriter and producer has had one of the more distinguished and multifaceted careers in modern music. He talks about following an unconventional path from Tony! Toni! Toné! to Sinners.

South by Southwest is a feat of scheduling, spontaneity, and stamina for all. For artists navigating a “disrupted music industry,” to quote an upcoming conference panel, the discovery-centered ...

Fans of classic soul, Motown and R&B will have the chance to relive the sounds of Sheffield’s legendary King Mojo when a special reunion night takes place on Friday 8 May at The Library in Sheffield.

The musician, producer and label head, who has died aged 81, turned his boyhood passion for blues into a hugely impactful career ...

From jazz in Rotterdam and hip-hop in Paris to brass bands on the beach in Blackpool, the Guardian’s music editor chooses the best European festivals that can be reached by rail ...

Days after tickets went on sale for the 2026 California State Fair, event organizers released the names of two music acts ...