Teena Marie

Duets have long been a cherished form of musical expression, bringing together two talented artists to create a harmonious blend of voices. In this article, we will explore the top 10 duets that have captivated audiences with their soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unforgettable collaborations. From Usher and Alicia Keys to Rick James & Teena, […]

–In 1992, President-elect Bill Clinton was honored as “Time” magazine’s “Man Of The year” –In 1988, “The Young and the Restless” began a 500-week streak as daytime televison’s top soap opera. –In 2010, The R&B world lost it’s “Ivory Queen Of Soul” when Teena Marie (‘Lady Tee’) passed away at age 54. Known for her […]

From the Live Rehearsal Series….’Out On A Limb’

Legendary R&B singer Teena Marie performs Oh La La live on Soul Train.  

The death of Amy Winehouse is most certainly a tragic loss to the music industry, and even greater loss to the elite group of blue-eyed singers. Though soul music is a genre that is applicable to Black music culture, it isn’t exclusive to singers of color. White soul singers have made a tremendous impact in […]

Despite what you’ve heard, Black people are the world’s taste makers. We are the ones who say what’s hot or not. Once it becomes popular in our community, mainstream picks it up and runs away with it. Think about it. Big lips weren’t in style until Angelina Jolie had them. You and I both know […]

The holiday bells carried a smokey, doleful note for everyone who loved Teena Marie, the R&B legend who died on 26 December. Artists including Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys and Estelle mourned Marie’s death in messages online, calling her “timeless” and inspiring”.

Los Angeles– An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday on the body of R&B singer-songwriter Teena Marie, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

As the mystery around Teena Marie’s sudden death unravels, it appears a seizure may have played a role in the singer’s passing.

As the news spread about the loss of Teena Marie, some of her industry peers, including Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, and Q-Tip, took to Twitter to share their reaction to the sad news. Born Mary Christine Brockert, Teena Marie was known as the Ivory Queen of Soul and one of the few white acts […]

Upon her untimely death at 54 years old, one simply cannot measure the gargantuan talent of Teena Marie — nee Mary Christine Brockert — by even the greatest of R&B standards. She was utterly unmatched; not even by the vocal dexterity of Mariah Carey, who perhaps had greater technical range, but who has to this […]