Oakland native Lenny Williams possesses one of contemporary music’s most distinctive voices. With his rich, passionate vocal style, the R&B legend is rightfully regarded as one of soul music’s most ...

Fifty years is a long time to be doing anything. Especially playing in a hard-touring band. And with some of the same players. Two California bands that have been around for more than five decades — ...

During its 56 years in existence, the Oakland, California funk, R&B and soul band Tower of Power never recorded an album of holiday songs. “We thought about it many, many times,” said Emilio Castillo, ...