Nicole Cooke-Johnson admitted that running the “Cupid” singer’s estate “can be difficult,” as she knows just how important it ...

People interested in donating to the Oldies Preservation Society or volunteering with KOOL 89.5 FM can leave a message at the following phone number: (833) JOIN-OPS The demise of Cheney jazz station, ...

The Desert Brew Band plays dance tunes from the ‘50s through the ‘80s and, according to Rafferty, has “a really fun song set list” that includes “Eight Days a Week,” “Neon Moon,” “Mustang Sally” and ...

When Sam Cooke recorded “A Change Is Gonna Come” in 1964, he gave the world more than a song, he offered something that has carried through the decades. The lyrics, rooted in his own experiences and ...

Legendary R&B and soul singer Bobby Womack is known as much for his scandalous love life as he is for his catalog of hit songs. He shocked the music world when he married Barbara Cooke, the widow of ...

Singer-songwriter-musician Bobby Womack grew up in Cleveland, Ohio singing with his five brothers. Starting as the gospel group the Womack Brothers, they eventually changed their name to the ...

The family of iconic musician Sam Cooke, who sang the civil rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come," among many other hit songs, is keeping his legacy alive with a new picture book. Cooke's ...

Two years ago, Sam Barber played a headlining gig for the first time. A year ago, he put the finishing touches on his first full-length record. Today, he’s one of the most in-demand artists in a ...

SHREVEPORT, La. — Soul music fans are in for a treat on Sept. 13 when Beau Williams brings his Tribute to Sam Cooke to the historic Strand Theatre. The show begins at 7 p.m. Williams, known for his ...

Less than a month after WGBW ended its “Maino and the Mayor” morning show, the Civic Media radio station has switched from its news/talk format to oldies music. The Green Bay station at 97.9 FM and ...