Black women have long shaped the sound and soul of R&B music. Their voices—raw, emotional and unmatched—have given us timeless love songs that echo through generations. Whether they’re singing about ...

NPR's Daniel Estrin talks to Emily Sieu Liebowitz and Laura Flam, the authors of But Will You Love Me Tomorrow. It's a collection of interviews of more than 100 members of girl groups in the 1960s.

The '60s were a pivotal time for music. The decade began with poppy girl groups and crooners and went on to create what we now know as classic rock. And of course, no discussion of the time is ...

If you look at the Top 10 songs on the Billboard charts, odds are you’ll find nary a love song. Tracks about heartbreak, friendship and self-empowerment abound, but straightforward ballads about ...

Country women have delivered some truly great music in 2025. This list of the 12 best country songs released by females features several contemporary hitmakers, one absolute legend and a woman who ...

Becca Krueger, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, has songs featured in ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘Partner Track’ and ‘Love Island USA’ Celina Kenyon; Kim Nunneley/Peacock via Getty As season 7 of ...

Dylan supposedly wrote “Girl from the North Country” about an old flame from his life before making it big in folk. The two main names that are thrown around are Echo Helstrom or Bonnie Beecher.