With soul classics such as The O’Jays’ “Back Stabbers” and Billy Paul’s “Me and Mrs. Jones” having been staples of oldies radio for decades, the box set Get on Board the Soul Train: The Sound of ...

Don Cornelius and the Soul Train Dancers doing the signature Soul Train show ending. (Soul Train via Getty Images) By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive ...

NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary by looking back on moments of 1971. When Don Cornelius created Soul Train 50 years ago, it soon became a cultural institution — showcasing Black music and culture.

(CNN) — You’ve seen the early episodes. Teeth gleaming, hips grooving, and oil-misted ‘fros bouncing to the beat. This was “Soul Train,” the music television series that served as Blackness’ ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - For a few generations of R&B and soul fans, the sound of Don Cornelius’ deep, resonant voice is one of the signature sounds of soul, despite the fact that he never sang a note. Those ...

From 1971 to 2006, “Soul Train” was the place to see some of the hottest Black musical artists on television. But viewers didn’t just tune in for the music, they came back week after week to watch a ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Don Cornelius was born and raised in Chicago. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and working a few different jobs, he took a broadcasting course and landed as a news announcer and DJ at a radio ...

Don Cornelius, the silky, deep-voiced creator and host of the groundbreaking African-American song and dance TV series Soul Train, was found dead Wednesday morning of an apparent suicide. He was 75.

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...