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A new VH-1 documentary celebrates the landmark television show, but as Stanley Crouch writes, the real power of looking back at Soul Train is seeing what black culture has lost.
Thelma Davis was a “Soul Train” dancer from 1971 to 1983. A dancer for as long as she can remember, she took classes at her local recreation center as a kid.
The 34-year-old singer won album of the year for “SOS” and best R&B/soul female artist. Her song “Snooze” won song of the year and the Ashford & Simpson songwriter’s award for “Snooze ...
The post Voice of ‘Soul Train’ opening suing for royalties appeared first on TheGrio. Joe Cobb screamed out the show’s title in the iconic opening sequence of Don Cornelius’ hit series.
The Soul Train line became a cultural phenomenon, ... Scorpio, a dancer from 1981 to 2004, brought a unique flair to the show, inspired by Bruce Lee and old-school tap dancers.
Stars shine at the 2022 Soul Train Awards red carpet at the Orleans Arena on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Best–And The Mess–of the 2022 Soul Train Awards. Wildly inspiring speeches, iconic performances, ... “I’ve been writing songs since I was eight years old,” Long mentioned in her speech.
On Wednesday, BET announced that the 30-year-old singer and actress will host this year's Soul Train Awards, which recognizes the best in soul, R&B and hip-hop.
The 80-year-old Chicago native is suing for $75,000 in back royalties, according to The Chicago Sun-Times.. Cobb was 22 when he first met “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius at the Black radio ...
Singer Aretha Franklin (left) was one of the many entertainers who performed on “Soul Train,” created by Don Cornelius (right). The show’s opening announcer, Joe Cobb, is seeking royalties.
The 34-year-old singer won album of the year for “SOS” and best R&B/soul female artist. Her song “Snooze” won song of the year and the Ashford & Simpson songwriter’s award for “Snooze ...
SZA was the big winner at the 2023 Soul Train Awards on Sunday night, winning four awards. >> Read more trending news. The 34-year-old singer won album of the year for “SOS” and best R&B/soul ...