USA Today Music — He had recorded songs with the likes of Ray Charles and Billy Joel. more info

ContactMusic — The children of late entertainer Ray Charles have regained copyright ownership of some of their famous father's most popular songs.Seven of the Hit... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Madeleine Peyroux's new album The Blue Room has been revealed for a March 5th release, from Decca Records. The Blue Room sees Madeleine and longtime collaborator / legendary producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock), re-examine... more info

Totally Fuzzy — James' fourth album skirts categories with ease, fitting in with current R&B innovators like Frank Ocean or Miguel, yet maintaining a strong awareness of a lineage that stretches from Ray Charles to Marvin Gaye to Lou Rawls to Maxwell. Jose Jam... more info

Popdose — Ray Charles' move from Atlantic to ABC-Paramount paid enormous dividends more info

Guardian Music — As the Muppets team up with Cee Lo Green for a Christmas single, we select their most memorable musical momentsIn one of the oddest collaborations of the season, US hip-hop artist Cee Lo Green has teamed up with the Muppets to release a Christmas sin... more info

Guardian Music — 'I was on stage with Cyndi Lauper and my trousers split. It seemed like she was going to sing for ever'Bobby Womack, 68, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. At nine he formed a gospel group with his four brothers. They were spotted by Sam Cooke and signed ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Music fans have been given a rare chance to listen to candid interviews with Sir Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Ray Charles and Tony Bennett online after they were donated to America's Library of Congress earlier this year. more info

ContactMusic — Music fans have been given a rare chance to listen to candid interviews with Sir Paul Mccartney, Yoko Ono, Ray Charles and Tony Bennett online after... more info

Guardian Music — The soul singer and guitarist reflects on a turbulent career, Janis Joplin's final hours and making his comeback with the help of Damon AlbarnBobby Womack's career began in his teens in Cleveland, Ohio, when Sam Cooke mentored his family band, the Va... more info