Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Popular music includes countless love songs, and also a surprising number of songs about romantic breakups. Another category of songs has gone unnoticed: anti-breakup songs, with one or both partners ...

The new year brings winter and pandemic depths, reminding us that we are not getting younger. So I present my favorite songs about getting older and retiring from unwanted work. They capture the ...

Music has a powerful effect on emotions, shaping our moods and even influencing mental well-being . While upbeat tunes bring joy, many people find themselves drawn to sad songs . But why do we ...

So many now-signature Jepsen elements contribute to Emotion's lasting acclaim, including unabashed schmaltz (saxophone riffs!), a flair for the dramatic (the playful threat of "Here I've come to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Ray Charles, affectionately known as Brother Ray, is one of the most influential musicians of all time. His ability to seamlessly blend blues, jazz, gospel, country, and R&B into an ...