The group Mannish Boys leads all nominees for the upcoming Blues Music Awards in Memphis with six nominations, including album and band of the year. The Blues Foundation announced the nominations Tuesday. Tied with four each: Elvin Bishop, Eden Brent, Janiva Magness, Curtis Salgado ...

Teena Marie was first recognized as an R&B talent in the 1970s when she signed a recording deal with Motown at the tender age of 19. Now, the self-proclaimed "Ivory Queen of Soul" is being recognized for a nearly 30-year career that has included ...

Singer CHAKA KHAN has been awarded a lifetime achievement prize by the RHYTHM AND BLUES FOUNDATION.
The R+B legend was handed the Pioneer Award at a ceremony in Philadelphia on Tuesday (09Sep08) in recognition of her 35-year career in music.
Others to be honoured with the award at this week's (beg08Spe08) event include soul singer Bill Withers, funk ...