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A woman sitting on a set of concrete stairs, wearing brown pants and a plaid shirt, poses for a photo.

Oakland-Raised Satya Colors Her Past on Debut Album ‘Yellow House’

A Latino DJ in a blue shirt and cap works the turntables, looking downward.

The Best San José Anthems, as Chosen by DJ Cutso

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José ‘Dr. Loco’ Cuéllar, Chicano Scholar, Bandleader and Activist, Dies at 84

D'Angelo performs at the Outside Lands Festival, Aug. 7, 2015. (Photo: Gabe Meline/KQED)

D’Angelo, Widely Revered R&B Singer and Innovator, Dies at 51

Three people dressed in black stand with blank stares as they pose for a photo.

Love, Death and Birth — and a 7-Year Wait — Went Into New Album ‘Traveling Shoes’

Rooky Ricardo’s Dick Vivian in Need of Support After Cancer Diagnosis

For Singer Viveca Hawkins, a Road To Recovery Assisted by Music

A young Black woman in earrings and stylish hair looks into the camera in a black and white archival photo

Roberta Flack, Renowned Singer With an Intimate Style, Dies at 88

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A New Sly Stone Documentary from Questlove Confronts the ‘Burden of Black Genius’

Frankie Beverly, R&B and Funk Legend, Dies at 77

Legendary soul singer Lenny Williams wears a dark suit and dark shades, as he performs during the making of the music video for his song "She Took My Drawers".

Who Took Lenny Williams’ Drawers?

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Talking With Tony! Toni! Toné! About Finally Coming Back to Oakland — Together

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