In music, melisma , commonly known as "vocal runs" or simply "runs," is the technique of changing the note (pitch) of a ...

Yesterday, the day after I posted my blog entry on Sam Cooke, I received a lengthy comment from Cooke’s nephew, Erik Greene, correcting a fa...

According to information that can be found on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame website , Sam Cooke signed with RCA Victor Records on Friday, J...