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Luther Vandross passed away in 2005, but unreleased music from the R&B icon was made available Friday — a cover of The Beatles’ ‘60s hit “Michelle.” Vandross’ close friend and vocal collaborator, ...

LOS ANGELES — A musical gem was recently uncovered from the vaults of the Luther Vandross Estate — a soulful, never-before-heard rendition of the Beatles' song "Michelle." The cassette tape was simply ...

The Recording Academy will induct eight albums and five singles in the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. The albums include Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Luther Vandross‘ Never Too Much, Emmylou Harris‘ ...

In 1998, at the height of Luther Vandross’ career, vocalist Patricia Lacy-Aiken stood behind the R&B legend as a backup ...

Powerhouse vocalist Alexander Williams channels the icons in a new tribute show series If Only for One Night: A Musical Tribute to Luther Vandross produced by Tallahassee Nights Live on March 9.

While Luther Vandross died in 2005 at the age of 54, his music remains timeless. A new documentary about his life and career, “Luther: Never Too Much,” tells the story of the man many consider to be ...

(CNN) — Luther Vandross had a huge fan in David Bowie, who also played a key role early in the late soul singer’s start in music. (CNN) — Luther Vandross had a huge fan in David Bowie, who also played ...

The message of Luther Vandross’ music was always about love. This sentiment feels especially important in 2024 when we’re used to hearing crass and vulgar music. Not to be a hypocrite—I enjoy some of ...

*Fans of the late great Luther Vandross may not know of his past beef with En Vogue, which he highlighted in his biographical book, “Luther: The Life and Longing Of Luther Vandross.” As noted by ...

Luther Vandross had a huge fan in David Bowie, who also played a key role early in the late soul singer’s start in music. Vandross’s remarkable career is back in the spotlight in the new documentary, ...