NPR celebrates its 50th anniversary by looking back on moments of 1971. When Don Cornelius created Soul Train 50 years ago, it soon became a cultural institution — showcasing Black music and culture.

In October, 1971, something new hit the television screens of America. Chicago host Don Cornelius stepped in front of live cameras and introduced “Soul Train”. If it looked like “American Bandstand,” ...

From 1971 to 2006, “Soul Train” was the place to see some of the hottest Black musical artists on television. But viewers didn’t just tune in for the music; they came back week after week to watch a ...

Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although ...

In celebration of the television show's 50th anniversary, 'Soul Train' is heading to Broadway for a 2021 premiere. By Tara Bitran All aboard the Soul Train to Broadway. Tony-nominated producer Matthew ...

The first syndicated episode of “Soul Train” aired October 2, 1971, and featured a performance by Gladys Knight and The Pips singing “The Friendship Train.” Other performers on that memorable episode ...

When Soul Train was first nationally syndicated in October 1971, there was nothing else like it on TV. It was the iconic Black music and dance show, a party every weekend that anyone could join from ...

Legendary “Soul Train” dancer Damita Jo Freeman knew that she had some superbad skills when the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, picked her to boogie with him onstage. “He grabbed me real quick and ...

Serving as an executive producer of “American Soul” — the 10-episode series about “Soul Train” that premieres Tuesday on BET — Tony Cornelius had one particular critic in mind: his late father, Don ...

George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products and early “Soul Train” sponsor, dies at 99. Explore his business legacy on ...