Gwen McCrae was heralded by many as “The Queen of Rare Groove.” She has died at the age of 81. Fans remember the soul-funk singer for her contributions to this sector of disco. Born Gwen ...

There are McCrae's seductive coos of long "oohs" and "aahs" sprinkled throughout the infectious groove. She was known as the "Queen of Rare Groove" in the music world, a moniker bestowed upon ...

D.J.s and hip-hop artists sampled her songs. She became known as the “queen of rare groove” across Britain and Europe. “When I went overseas, I didn’t know people loved me so much.

Affectionately known as the "queen of the rare groove", McCrae had a 1975 soul smash with Rockin' Chair. Her catalogue - which also includes the dancefloor anthem All This Love That I'm Givin', as ...