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Smokey Robinson remembers Tito Jackson, Frankie Beverly, Duke Fakir, and Sergio Mendes on a special edition of his exclusive show on his SiriusXM channel, Smokey’s Soul Town (ch. 74). During the episode, Smokey shares memories about them and plays their unforgettable music.

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Listen to the debut of the episode on September 18 at 7pm Et, with encores on September 19 at 3pm Et, September 20 at 10pm Et, and more throughout the week. The full show will be available on the SiriusXM app after its premiere.

Watch a video of Smokey paying tribute to his friends below.

“We’re celebrating lives because a lot of my friends have passed on in the past month or so and I thought it would be only appropriate to mention them and play some of their music today and let us all celebrate their lives,...

Stevie Wonder is back with his first new song in four years, “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart.”

The track is a tender plea for unity built around dextrous acoustic guitars and a melange of light percussion, while Wonder also laces it with piano, bass, harmonica, and more. Despite the multitudes this arrangement contains, Wonder’s voice and message remain front-and-center as he sings, “We’ve come together with purpose far bigger than you and me/Don’t have no time for hatred and negativity/It’s you and me,...

Stevie Wonder graced the Democratic National Convention stage on Wednesday to deliver both a heartfelt speech and performance in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz.

Speaking to the thousands gathered at the United Center in Chicago, Wonder declared: “I love you. Every song that I’ve sing, every song that I’ve written is because of my love for you right here.”

He continued, “But this year, I prayed very hard for peace to come to our world’s nations, but also...

Stevie Wonder advocated for love (and mentioned the Vice President) while speaking at Duke Fakir’s funeral service. During Friday’s final farewell for the Four Tops star, Wonder performed two gospel songs and gave a shout-out to Kamala Harris.

After singing “The Lord’s Prayer” and sharing a quick “Amen” with the Hartford Memorial Baptist Church crowd, Wonder simply said the presumptive Democratic nominee’s name, “Kamala Harris.” He then paused as the crowd continued its applause and repeated: “Kamala Harris. There, I said it.”

Before singing at the service,...

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the Four Tops, has died at 88 years old.

According to Fakir’s family, the singer died from heart failure at his Detroit home on Monday morning (July 22nd).

“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a trailblazer, icon, and music legend who, through his 70-year music career, touched the lives of so many as he continued to tour until the end of 2023, and officially retired this year,” reads the family’s statement given to the Detroit Free Press.

It continues, “As the last living founding member of the iconic Four Tops music group, we find solace in Duke’s legacy living on through his music for generations to come.”

A native of Detroit, Fakir met future Four Tops bandmate Levi Stubbs during their neighborhood football games. While still in high school, they performed alongside Renaldo “Obie” Benson and...

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the Four Tops who sang on all of the group’s timeless hits, including “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” died Monday of heart failure. He was 88. A family spokesperson confirmed the singer’s death to the Associated Press, citing the cause as heart failure.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving husband of 50 years, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and forever Four Tops,...