In a post introducing the song, he spoke about his experiences with racism. Leon Bridges debuted a mellow new single, "Sweeter," which reflects on racism from the perspective of a black man taking his ...

This song, part of our 'We Insist' timeline of 2020's noteworthy protest music, was released June 7. Jasper and Waller Counties are recognized in Texan ghost stories as hallowed ground: They represent ...

In the 1960s, soul music emerged as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of racial injustice in America. Empowerment anthems by barrier-breaking artists like Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and Nina Simone ...

Leon Bridges poses for a publicity photo ahead of the release of his third album, "Gold-Diggers Sound." “‘Leon’ is about the whole being greater than its parts. I wanted to bring the magic and ...