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15 Most Influential Black Music Artist From Philly

From Boyz II Men to Patti LaBelle, we explore the most influential artists that put the city of Brotherly Love on the map.
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Philly music this week is graced by Paul Simon, Jessie Reyez, Babymetal, and a big weekend down the Shore

This week in Philly music features Paul Simon at the Academy of Music, Jesse Reyez at the Met, a Philly soul music and fireworks extravaganza at the Dell Music Center, and a big South Jersey music ...
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Center City street renamed after Philly soul music legend Teddy Pendergrass

There was plenty of "Joy" in Center City over the weekend as the late Philly soul music legend Teddy Pendergrass received a special honor from his hometown. On Saturday, July 27, 2025, the 400 block ...
Philadelphia Tribune

Late soul music legend Teddy Pendergrass receives special honor with street renaming in Center City.

There was plenty of “Joy” in Center City over the weekend as the late Philly soul music legend Teddy Pendergrass received a special honor from his hometown. On Saturday, the 400 block of South Broad ...
Philadelphia Mag

Sneak Peek: Larry Magid’s New Book About the Best of Philly Music

Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee! Back in 1974, Philly composers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff wrote “TSOP (The Sound of ...