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We tend to think of Madonna as an unfailingly autonomous artist because of her decisiveness about the moves she's made throughout her career. But she received some help on "Borderline," her first Top 10 single and a song that proved crucial in introducing her to a widespread audience. What is the song about? Who wrote and produced it? And why was it such an important song in the trajectory of Madonna's career? Let's tiptoe out to the "Borderline" to find out al...

We’ve been asking writers, musicians and scholars to tell us what songs they’d play to get people into jazz. This month, we decided to highl

This label founded in 1971 gave Afrocentric and psychedelic jazz a home, and found a breakout hit with Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson. Take a guided tour through its deep catalog.

Throughout the its history, the music of Kwanzaa celebrates seven principles and cultgural impact of the holiday.

Discover the must-see performances and events at JanArtsNYC 2024, including the highly anticipated Under the Radar Festival and Winter Jazz Fest. Get all the details on this exciting showcase of talent and creativity in the entertainment industry.

Hip hop became a dominant force in the 1980s. Here are the best singles that were released during that decade

Stories, segments, and footage from the WNYW-TV archives. The history of New York City, as seen through the lens of local news.

Musical powerhouse known as James Mtume will get his own street in Philadelphia. This May. Read more!

James Mtume, a Grammy winner well-known for singles like "Juicy Fruit" and producing for artists like Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Stephanie Mills, and others, will be remembered in his hometown of Philadelphia,

Record Store Day 2023 Jazz Releases article by Kyle Simpler, published on April 13, 2023 at All About Jazz. Find more Journey into Jazz articles