Music has always been a force for unity, a medium that transcends divisions and speaks to shared human experiences. From John Lennon’s Give Peace a Chance to Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind, music has ...

As Omar performs "This Is Not a Love Song" at the Tiny Desk, I can't help but think of how contradictory that particular selection is to his overall career in music. His knack for penning pure love ...

Thirty years ago this summer, U.K. soul singer Omar went on his first major tour in the States. He was promoting his third album For Pleasure, released domestically by RCA — still technically a major ...