On the Underappreciated Achievements of Otis Blackwell
The tragic story of hit songwriter Otis Blackwell’s talent is a cautionary tale, but his legacy of songs lives on today in the Hall of Fame.
The tragic story of hit songwriter Otis Blackwell’s talent is a cautionary tale, but his legacy of songs lives on today in the Hall of Fame.
An OpEd, a full playlist, and some personal reflections by the Soundfly Team on the legacy of Black American Music that we cherish everyday.
A historical look at the work and legacy of Philadelphia lawyer turned composer for early American politicians, Francis Hopkinson.
Here’s our rundown of eight of the most exciting new artistic voices in American jazz music in 2021. Enjoy!
In this lesson from RJD2’s From Samples to Songs course, we explore how he approaches soul records and one cut in particular… Tune in!
Welcome to “Tasting Notes: Modern Soul Food and Vintage Soul Music Pairings,” we’re serving up the flavors of succulent recipes and classic harmonies.
Welcome to “Tasting Notes: Modern Soul Food and Vintage Soul Music Pairings,” we’re serving up the flavors of succulent recipes and classic harmonies.
Stravinsky’s music and the music of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane have been compared to Cubism, is jazz the connector? We trace the influences.
Read the stories of four of our favorite American blues musicians to see how they ended up with some of the best nicknames of all time.