Soul Sides — Curtis Mayfield would have turned 72 today. The immensity of his genius is something I am continually rediscovering. Here’s just three cuts to remember him by…out of seemingly a countless bounty. more info

Soul Sides — It’s no secret that the annual EMP Pop Conference is a favorite event of mine. Besides feeling like I’m amidst “my people,” (i.e. nerded out music journalists and scholars), I also come away from it with a bounty of songs to learn/revisit.... more info

Stereogum — A few years back, a critical mass of musicians started making R&B steeped in the sort of art-damaged signifiers indie rock has traditionally claimed as its own. This wasn’t the first time rhythm & blues had pushed boundaries; legendary figures from... more info

ContactMusic — Pharrell Williams believes the spirit of late soul singer Curtis Mayfield helped to make his song 'Happy' a hit. The 40-year-old singer, who was... more info

Mercury News, California — Gregory Porter's music -- including his new album 'Liquid Spirit' -- has an appealing vibe that combines the lithe rhythms and political engagement of a Bill Withers or Curtis Mayfield with the intricate instrumental interplay that defines jazz. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The Amorphous Androgynous is the psychedelic rock-tronic supergroup created and produced by The Future Sound Of London.Following on from their legendary and award winning (MOJO magazine compilation of the year) ''A Monstrous Psychedelic Bubble (Explo... more info

Popdose — Jan Bradley and Curtis Mayfield collaborated on just one hit more info

Popdose — Major Lance, with some help from Curtis Mayfield, scored big in the '60s more info

Guardian Music — This Afro-futurist creates funk that is freeform and far-outReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Brooklyn. The lineup: Ahmed Gallab (vocals, instruments) plus live band: Jason Trammell (drums, vocals), Mikey Freedom Hart (guitar, keyboards, vocals... more info

Guardian Music — Distinctive Belgian-Congolese rapper says playing with accepted codes and conventions brings new meanings to his artBaloji, the brilliant and innovative Congolese-born Belgian rapper and video producer, spoke to Addis Rumble about his recent performa... more info