D’Angelo, Grammy-winning neo-soul pioneer, dies aged 51
Singer known for tracks such as Brown Sugar and Untitled (How Does It Feel) died at home from pancreatic cancer
Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music
Alexis Petridis
The late singer may have suffered from setbacks and only released three studio albums, but the range he displayed in this perfect catalogue was astonishing
D’Angelo – a life in pictures
Acclaimed soul musician D’Angelo has died at the age of 51 as a result of pancreatic cancer
Gallery16
July 2025
Ranked
Heaven must be like this: D’Angelo’s greatest songs – ranked!
As his debut album Brown Sugar turns 30 this week, we look back on the relatively slim but astoundingly rich catalogue of the architect of neosoul
December 2022
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Exhilarating highlights this year ranged from tech-savvy ballet and a juggling celebration of Merce Cunningham to a daring flamenco Rite of Spring
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April 2021
Pino Palladino, pop's greatest bassist: 'I felt like a performing monkey!'
One of the world’s most celebrated bass players has worked with everyone from Adele to Elton John, the Who and D’Angelo. But the Welsh musician has hidden from the spotlight – until now
September 2019
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We polled 45 music writers to rank the definitive LPs of the 21st century so far. Read our countdown of passionate pop, electrifying rock and anthemic rap – and see if you agree
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Roy Hargrove: 10 key performances, from bebop to hip-hop crossovers
The American trumpeter, who has died aged 49, influenced a new generation of jazz artists with his soul and funk fusion
March 2016
Byron Bay Bluesfest review – mixed bag lineup brings mixed bag crowd to waterlogged but glorious weekend
The usual masters of blues and roots came out for Bluesfest – but with a few buzz names to attract a younger crowd, the energy didn’t always mesh
February 2016
D’Angelo and the Vanguard win best R&B album Grammy for Black Messiah
The artist’s first album for 15 years, suddenly released in response to the events in Ferguson last year, wins his third Grammy
August 2013
D'Angelo cancels three more live shows
Sean Michaels: R&B singer cites 'medical emergency' as reason for pulling out of shows in Minneapolis, Chicago and San Diego
May 2012
D'Angelo: turns out men don't like being objects of lust. Phwoar!
Hephzibah Anderson
Hephzibah Anderson: Womankind is apparently to blame for the hiatus in D'Angelo's career
February 2012
D'Angelo: back from the brink?
The past decade has not been kind to neo-soul hero D'Angelo, but does his new European tour mean he has finally beaten his demons?
January 2012
D'Angelo – review
Music blog
D'Angelo resurfaces… with a Soundgarden cover?
December 2011
D'Angelo to make live return
R&B singer announces three concerts in 2012, suggesting his much delayed third album is finally due for release
