Frankie Beverly died on Sept. 10 at the age of 77, having left a considerable legacy through his soul band Maze. On Monday, ...

Formed in the late 1960s, and guided by acclaimed producer Thom Bell, The Stylistics were champions of what became known as smooth Philly soul, along with groups like the O’Jays, the Spinners ...

The sound of Philadelphia soul defined the early 1970s (even David Bowie wanted a piece of the action), and its heirs adapted its influence into a neo-soul boom that took off in the late 1990s.