(ThyBlackMan.com) Billie Holiday’s music has stood the test of time, transcending generations and remaining an essential ...

The pop charts used to be dominated by romantic love songs. Not so much anymore. Where did our love go? Sponsor Message MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Love songs are so important. Think about all the songs ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Teddy Pendergrass was a man who knew how to make a woman melt with just a few notes. His deep, rich ...

If you look at the Top 10 songs on the Billboard charts, odds are you’ll find nary a love song. Tracks about heartbreak, friendship and self-empowerment abound, but straightforward ballads about ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

For the perfect Valentine’s Day, you’ll need the perfect soundtrack. Luckily, love songs are far from a rare commodity. Whether or not you have a partner to celebrate with, there’s an almost ...

Love is in the air across Los Angeles. As Valentine’s Day causes couples to reflect on their relationships and sparks new romances, love songs of every genre continue to soundtrack important emotional ...

Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly a polarizing holiday – your coupled friends love it, the singles among us can’t stand it and people in situationships dread it. However you plan to spend this Friday, ...