Capital Jazz Fest Columbia Tickets - Merriweather Post Pavilion

Lindsey Webster

6 concerts

Soul R&B singer Lindsey Webster broke through with You Change, the only vocally driven song to top Billboard Contemporary Jazz for four weeks. Signed to Shanachie in 2016, she earned 9 Top 10 and 2 #1 Billboard smooth jazz songs.

Incognito

1 concert

Brit-funk-rooted acid jazz group Incognito, led by multi-instrumentalist Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick since 1979. Known for UK hits “Always There” (No. 6) and “Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing” (No. 19) and Top 10 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums.

Jonathan Butler

1 concert

Cape Town-born guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler blends R&B, pop, jazz fusion and worship music. Broke through with 7th Avenue and Jonathan Butler; hit single Lies reached #27 Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nom. 2004’s Surrender went gold in South Africa.

PJ Morton

10 concerts

New Orleans-based soul singer, songwriter, producer PJ Morton is a 6x Grammy winner and 22x nominee. He ran Morton Records, was Maroon 5’s full-time keyboardist for 15 years, and has collaborated with Stevie Wonder and Erykah Badu.

USHER

16 concerts

Dallas-born R&B singer, songwriter, and dancer Usher broke out with My Way (1997) and went supernova with Confessions (2004), featuring "Yeah!" and "My Boo." A Grammy-winning hitmaker, he’s an eight-time Grammy winner with multiple chart-topping albums.

Eve

8 concerts

Philadelphia-born rapper Eve rose with Ruff Ryders, scoring a Billboard 200 #1 debut with 1999’s Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders’ First Lady. Hits include “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” with Gwen Stefani, which won a 2002 Grammy.

GloRilla

3 concerts

Memphis hip-hop artist GloRilla broke out with 2022 single F.N.F. (Let’s Go), sparking the viral #FNFChallenge and leading to a deal with Yo Gotti’s CMG/Interscope. Her debut album GLORIOUS hit 69,000 units, with Grammy-nominated hits like Yeah Glo! and a collab with Megan Thee Stallion.

Matthew Whitaker

2 concerts

Matthew Whitaker is a New York-based jazz organist and pianist blending Hammond B-3 tradition with gospel harmony and big-band arranging. He has released four albums, including Outta the Box (2017) and On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute (2024).

Donell Jones

1 concert

Chicago’s South Side singer/songwriter/producer Donell Jones delivers jazzy, soulful urban pop. His LaFace debut My Heart (1996) hit No. 30 R&B, led by “Knocks Me Off My Feet.” He wrote for Usher (“Think of You”) and 702; later signed eOne.

The Isley Brothers

1 concert

Formed in the early ’50s, Cincinnati’s Isley Brothers evolved from gospel and gritty R&B to Motown soul and funk. Known for “Shout,” “Twist and Shout,” and the #2 hit “It’s Your Thing,” plus albums 3 + 3 and The Heat Is On.

Ms. Lauryn Hill

5 concerts

Raised in South Orange, New Jersey, Lauryn Hill broke through with Grammy-winning, multi-platinum Fugees (The Score) and hit solo in 1998 with The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, blending rap, soul and reggae; it won 5 Grammys from 11 noms.

Syd

21 concerts

Syd is an LA-based singer, songwriter and producer who hosted Odd Future sessions in her home studio. She co-founded The Internet with Matt Martians, released 6 major-label albums (2 solo) and earned a Grammy nomination; has written and produced for Beyoncé.

Kindred The Family Soul

4 concerts

Kindred the Family Soul is a Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B duo from Philadelphia: husband-and-wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Their 2003 debut Surrender to Love earned a Grammy nod; Legacy of Love (2016) reached the Billboard R&B Top 15.

Freeway

1 concert

Philadelphia rapper Leslie “Freeway” Pridgen, named after “Freeway” Rick Ross, rose with Roc-A-Fella via Jay-Z’s “1-900-Hustler” (2000). His debut Philadelphia Freeway (2003) hit #5 on Billboard 200 and spawned “What We Do.”

Beanie Sigel

1 concert

Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel rose via DJ Clue? mixtapes and Jay-Z’s Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life, then signed to Roc-a-Fella. Known for drawling delivery, he released The Truth (2000), The Reason (2001) and The B. Coming (2005).

Dianne Reeves

13 concerts

Jazz singer and skilled scat vocalist Dianne Reeves began session work in Los Angeles in 1976, toured with Caldera and Harry Belafonte, and worked with Sergio Mendes. Signed to Blue Note in 1987; albums include I Remember and Beautiful Life (2014).

Loose Ends

3 concerts

Loose Ends, active since the early 80s, continued in 1988 with Carl McIntosh replacing two departing members. The group made hits during the 1990s. Their last album, Look How Long, was produced and created by McIntosh with Laurneá Wilkerson.

State Property

1 concert

Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel, linked to Jay-Z’s Roc-a-Fella, founded State Property. They debuted via the 2001 film State Property soundtrack, featuring breakout hit “Roc the Mic” with Freeway, and returned in 2003 with Chain Gang, Vol. 2.

Backyard Band

1 concert

Backyard Band delivers a raw, powerful mix of Rock'n'Roll, Blues, and Punkrock-Attitüde. Their characteristic garage sound bridges legends like Little Richard and The Sonics, known for being dirty, direct, and captivating. They are recognized for their energetic shows and honest rock'n'roll power.

Rocky

1 concert

DJ Aktive

1 concert

Marsha Ambrosious

2 concerts

Liverpool-born Marsha Ambrosius, "The Songstress," is an R&B and soul powerhouse. Known for her melodic writing and soulful ballads, she rose to fame with Floetry and as a solo artist. A Grammy-nominated talent, she co-wrote Michael Jackson's "Butterflies" and collaborated on Dr. Dre's "Casablanco" (2024), alongside albums like "Nyla" and hits such as "Far Away."

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Mike Phillips

Busta Rhymes

East Flatbush, Brooklyn rapper known for an idiosyncratic, ragga-inspired style. Rose with Leaders of the New School, then broke solo with 1996 hit Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check. His 2006 album The Big Bang debuted at No. 1.

DJ Drama

Philly-born DJ/producer Drama, Gangsta Grillz mixtape king; co-founded Atlantic’s Generation Now (Lil Uzi Vert, Jack Harlow); narrated Tyler’s CMIYGL; collab’d w/ T.I., Wayne, Jeezy.

Coco Jones

Raised in Nashville, TN, Coco Jones is an R&B singer and actress known for her soulful, honest style. She starred in Disney's Let It Shine and Peacock's Bel-Air and is signed with High Standardz/Def Jam.

Ari Lennox

Washington, D.C.-born R&B singer Ari Lennox broke out with 2019 debut Shea Butter Baby, featuring platinum hits “Shea Butter Baby” and “BMO.” Her work earned GRAMMY, Soul Train and NAACP noms; “Pressure” made her first solo Hot 100 entry.

Yussef Dayes

South London-raised producer, composer and drummer. He co-founded Yussef Kamaal with Kamaal Williams; their acclaimed album Black Focus (2016, Brownswood) became influential. Launched Cashmere Thoughts Recordings in 2018; co-made What Kinda Music with Tom Misch, UK Top 5.

Lil Uzi Vert

Philadelphia-born genre-blending rap star UZI: 3 Billboard 200 No.1s, 31B streams, GRAMMY-nominated, Diamond “XO TOUR Llif3”; hits “Just Wanna Rock.” Collabs: Future, Pharrell, Migos.

Saucy Santana

Saucy Santana, born Rashad Michael Harris, is a Florida rapper raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Known for sharp, vulgar bars with pop catchiness, he broke out in 2019 with "Walk Em Like a Dog" and "Material Girl," later on 2020 mixtape Imma Celebrity. Debut album Keep It Playa (2021). Worked as a makeup artist for City Girls; collaborated with Latto and Madonna.

Lucky Daye

Lucky Daye, born in New Orleans, crafts a unique R&B style blending funk, soul, and nineties swagger. Known for albums like "Painted" and "Table For Two," he collaborates with producer D'Mile, showcasing a wide-ranging, energetic sound.

Roy Ayers

Black Thought

Philly-born Roots MC Black Thought: incisive ’90s street poet (“What They Do”). Grammy winner (“You Got Me” w/ Erykah Badu); LPs Things Fall Apart+. Worked w/ Danger Mouse.

Peabo Bryson

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Peabo Bryson is an adult contemporary and R&B balladeer. He scored Top 20 pop hits like Tonight, I Celebrate My Love and If Ever You're in My Arms, and won Grammys for Beauty and the Beast and A Whole New World.

The Roots Picnic

Chelsey Green

SYMBA

Rare Essence

Rare Essence, born in Southeast Washington, DC, is a legendary go-go/funk powerhouse for 40+ years, with dozens of live albums; played with Chuck Brown, Wu-Tang & LL Cool J.

City Girls

Uncle Waffles

Lungelihle Zwane began her music journey in 2021 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Using social media, she reached millions of viewers and kick-started her career. She’s also interested in fashion and dance.

Maverick City Music

Maverick City is a groundbreaking CCM and gospel collective known for uniting diverse creatives and reshaping church music with vibrant, inclusive worship sounds.

dvsn

dvsn is a Canadian R&B duo from Toronto, featuring Daniel Daley and Grammy-nominated producer Nineteen85. Known for their lush, sensual slow jams blending 90s R&B with contemporary hip-hop, they explore themes of love and relationships. Popular songs include "Too Deep" and "With Me." Albums like Working on My Karma and Cheers to the Best Memories showcase their acclaimed sound. They earned a BET Awards nomination for Best Group.

Young Gunz

Philadelphia rap duo Young Chris (Chris Ries) and Neef (Hanif Muhammad) rose from Roc-a-Fella’s State Property collective with the hit “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop.” Their debut album Tough Luv (2004) was followed by Brothers from Another.

Peedi Crakk

North Philly's Peedi Crakk, known for his high nasal tone and stop-start flow, gained fame on Roc-a-Fella with hits like "One for Peedi Crakk" and collabs with Jay-Z, Freeway, and the Roots.

Little Brother

North Carolina rap trio Little Brother, known for soulful, thoughtful hip-hop, rose with Phonte, Big Pooh, and producer 9th Wonder, acclaimed for The Listening and The Minstrel Show.

DJ Diamond Kuts

Tina Dunham, aka Diamond Kuts, was born in Philadelphia and became the first woman DJ on Philly radio. Known for trap-EDM and pop-R&B tracks like "Dribble" and "Hella Sauce," she has spun for artists like Nicki Minaj and Lil Mama.