These songs show James Brown’s full range—his power as a performer, yes, but also his depth as a storyteller, a thinker, and a man who understood the world around him.

It should come as no surprise that James Brown has inspired countless tributes and covers, both good and bad. Explore five of the most unusual and exceptional examples, from inspired tributes to ...

The musical artists who performed on "Soul Train" included many of the greatest African American performers of the last decades--Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, James Brown, the Jackson Five--and many ...

James Brown also heralded as “The Godfather of Soul” and “The Hardest working man in Show Business” left an extraordinary legacy after his passing in 2006. With a colorful and extravagant ...