Etta James Archives

From blue to new – how the blues invented a century of music, in 20 songs and albums

In Partnership with Netflix SONG: Robert Johnson – Crossroad Blues (1937) What it did: Popularised Johnson’s great creation myth – that his fame was the result...

Soundtrack Of My Life: Paloma Faith

Soul-loving cockney crooner, owes Etta James everything

Etta James to be honoured at Apollo Theatre’s Hall Of Fame

Lionel Ritchie will also be inducted at New York ceremony in June

Christina Aguilera performs ‘At Last’ at Etta James’ funeral – video

Singers paid tribute to the soul icon and described her as her 'favourite singer'

Etta James album sales increase by 378% after her death

'At Last' has sold over 63,000 alone in the last week

Etta James’ funeral to take place this weekend

A number of celebrities are set to perform at the Los Angeles funeral

Kings Of Leon, Azealia Banks, Katy B, Nile Rodgers pay tribute to Etta James

The soul singer passed away this morning at a California hospital

Etta James dead at 73

The legendary soul and blues singer died in a California hospital

Etta James is released from hospital

Terminally ill soul singer returns home after being released from intensive care

Etta James ‘breathing on her own’ again

Singer is taken off breathing machine and could be released from intensive care