Luther Vandross’s niece knew the man, the myth and the legend. “He was really a consummate professional, a man about his business and about making sure his audiences were satisfied and delighted,” ...

*Fans of the late great Luther Vandross may not know of his past beef with En Vogue, which he highlighted in his biographical book, “Luther: The Life and Longing Of Luther Vandross.” As noted by ...

I don’t remember when I first heard Luther Vandross. Maybe it was in the kitchen, while my mom was making dinner. Or in the back of my parents’ Volvo station wagon, when I was on the way to school.

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The director's latest documentary, which counts Jamie Foxx and Colin Firth as producers, explores Luther Vandross' career and personal struggles. By Lovia Gyarkye Arts & Culture Critic He learned how ...

This white girl studied every night, decades ago, while listening to Luther—an old school version of “focus beats.” Vandross serenades helped me relax, work, and feel seen in (and out) of love, pain, ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with director Dawn Porter. Her new documentary, "Luther: Never Too Much," tracks the life and music of the singing great Luther Vandross. LUTHER VANDROSS: (Singing) I believe ...

Dawn Porter isn’t known for pop culture docs. Instead, the filmmaker’s career is dotted with more political fare like “Gideon’s Army” and “Spies of Mississippi.” Her break from that box, however, is ...

Early records reveal that his sumptuous voice and longing lyrics were there from the start. Out of print since 1977, “This Close to You” will be available Friday. By Ross Scarano Nile Rodgers’s very ...