爵士乐偶像罗伊·艾尔斯（Roy Ayers），被称为“新灵魂乐教父”，在纽约去世，享年 84 岁。 Jazz icon Roy Ayers, dubbed the "Godfather of Neo-Soul," passed away in New York at 84.

爵士乐先驱罗伊·艾尔斯 （Roy Ayers） 以其在爵士放克和新灵魂乐方面有影响力的作品而闻名，他在纽约市去世，享年 84 岁。 Jazz pioneer Roy Ayers, known for his influential work in jazz-funk and neo-soul, died in New York City at the age of 84. 艾尔斯经常被称为“新灵魂乐教父”，以其流畅的律动和标志性的热门歌曲“Everybody Loves the Sunshine”而闻名。 Ayers, often called the "Godfather of Neo-Soul," was celebrated for his smooth grooves and iconic hit "Everybody Loves the Sunshine." 他的音乐极大地影响了爵士乐和嘻哈流派。 His music greatly influenced both jazz and hip-hop genres.