Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

When you hear the name Michael Jackson, you instantly think of moonwalks, thrilling vocals, and revolutionary music videos. His solo career is a towering monument in music history. But beyond his ...

Katherine Jackson authorizes free "authentic, unreleased" track "for the fans" ahead of Sony album By THR Music Is Katherine Jackson trying to take the wind out of Sony’s sails? As the label gears up ...

Sly Stone and feel-good funk music seemingly go hand in hand, but there’s a darker message hiding behind his upbeat hits from the 1970s and ‘80s that music historian and famed Roots founder Questlove ...