“Tender Heart” fits neatly within the tradition of classic soul ballads, led by steady drums and bass, as well as a keening organ. Wilson’s voice sounds mighty as ever on the track as she ...

For the 25th anniversary of their annual music issue, the Oxford American decided on a more narrow theme: an exploration of ballads. But what might sound like a simple and constraining way of ...

Music Review: Lonnie Johnson’s Blues & Ballads Reissue from Bluesville & Craft — Classic Blues, Audiophile Vinyl, No Frills, All Soul Lonnie Johnson’s Blues & Ballads gets an audiophile-grade vinyl ...