Black Music Sunday: Cool down with these summer sweets and R&B treats

With heat waves happening across the country, it can be hard to find relief. I happened to notice that July 21 is National Ice Cream Day and I’m smiling while deciding what flavor to scoop up for dinner instead of cooking over a hot stove. 

I mentioned ice cream and music to my husband, who proceeded to name a bunch of R&B tunes about ice cream and sugar and desserts that were his favorites. Then I got to remembering some of mine. So let’s dive into some sounds of sweetness. The good news is that the music isn’t fattening!

”Black Music Sunday” is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 220 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction to something new.