After a 22-year hiatus from original studio albums, Diana Ross makes a grand return with *Thank You*, her first album of new material since 1999’s *Every Day Is a New Day*. At 77, Ross embraces the urgency brought on by

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More than 50 years after captivating Woodstock with “Soul Sacrifice,” Carlos Santana returns with his new album *Blessings And Miracles*. The opening track, “Santana Celebration,” contrasts sharply with his earlier work, reflecting the shift from a quest for spiritual enlightenment

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Mickey Guyton made waves in country music last summer with “Black Like Me,” a powerful anthem inspired by John Howard Griffin’s book and her own experiences as a Black woman. This track, which became a surprise hit, was a standout

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On her third album, *Grey Area* (2019), British rapper Little Simz navigated the trials of her mid-20s, addressing a “mid-life crisis” concept with surprising maturity for a 24-year-old. Now 27, on her follow-up album *Sometimes I Might Be Introvert*, Simz

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