How H.E.R.’s 2021 Oscar Speech Led to Her Directing a Curtis Mayfield Doc
The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’, which is premiering at SXSW, features interviews with Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and John Legend ...
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Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit "Everybody ...
‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs a Music Doc That Says More About the Present Than the Past
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Roy Ayers death: Neo-soul pioneer behind ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ dies aged 84
His songs have been sampled by a number of artists, from Mary J Blige, Dr Dre and Kanye West to Tyler and the Creator. Pharrell Williams has cited Ayers as one of his biggest musical inspirations.
Jazz pioneer Roy Ayers has died
Ayers was a pioneer in the jazz scene, becoming one of the artists who created some of the first acid jazz tracks, and was a ...
Roy Ayers, Influential Vibraphonist and Jazz-Funk Composer, Dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the pioneering jazz-funk composer, producer, and vibraphonist, died Tuesday, March 4, in New York after a long ...
Roy Ayers, jazz pioneer behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' has died
Ayers was a pioneer in the jazz scene, becoming one of the artists who created some of the first acid jazz tracks, and was a ...
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Roy Ayers, vibraphone master and neo-soul pioneer, dies at 84
The great Roy Ayers, the vibraphone master who pioneered neo-soul in the 1970s, died on Tuesday at age 84. The news was shared by his family: “It is with great sadness that the family of legendary ...
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Jazz musician Roy Ayers, who influenced hip-hop and R&B stars, dies aged 84
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Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Virtuoso, Dead at 84
Roy Ayers, the "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" jazz-funk virtuoso who paved the way for neo-soul, has died at age 84 ...
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Music Legend Roy Ayers Dead at 84
Roy Ayers, the influential vibraphonist whose mellow grooves bridged jazz, funk, and soul across generations, has passed away following a prolonged illness at age 84. The pioneering musician’s family ...
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Roy Ayers, Neo-Soul And Jazz Legend, Dead At 84
Los Angeles-born music icon Roy Ayers has died. Recognized as the “Godfather of Neo Soul,” the 84-year-old leaves behind a musical legacy that spans decades with influence on multiple genres and ...