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Spyro Gyra

12 concerts

Formed in Buffalo, New York in 1974, Spyro Gyra are a pop-jazz fusion group blending R&B, pop, Caribbean and jazz. Their platinum 1979 album Morning Dance spawned a Top 40 hit; they’ve earned Grammy nominations and topped Contemporary Jazz charts with Stories Without Words and Fast Forward.

Babyface

6 concerts

Babyface is a 13-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer. He co-founded LaFace Records, launching careers for artists like Usher and TLC. He released multi-platinum albums including Tender Lover and For the Cool in You, and wrote and produced countless hits.

Raheem DeVaughn

10 concerts

Chrisette Michele

11 concerts

Grammy Award winner Chrisette Michele is an R&B, soul, and jazz artist from Long Island, New York. An 18-year music veteran, she is best known for classics like A Couple of Forevers and Love Is You, alongside her single Home.

Lalah Hathaway

3 concerts

Chicago-born R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Lalah Hathaway is a five-time Grammy winner who shares the record for most Best Traditional R&B Performance wins. She has released seven solo albums and collaborated with Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, and Dr. Dre.

Kem

8 concerts

Nashville-born, Detroit-raised R&B singer, songwriter, and producer KEM is a 3-time GRAMMY-nominated, multiplatinum artist. His catalog includes Kemistry, Album II and Intimacy: Album III. Promise To Love debuted #1 on Billboard Top R&B Albums.

Joss Stone

4 concerts

Born in Kent, Joss Stone is a British singer known for her powerful voice and vintage soul sound. Her debut album "The Soul Sessions" sold over five million copies, earning her acclaim and Grammy noms with "Mind, Body & Soul." She won a Grammy for "Family Affair" with John Legend and Van Hunt. Collaborations with Dave Stewart, Raphael Saadiq, and Betty Wright enriched her style. Her U.K. chart-topping albums include "Mind, Body & Soul" and "The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2." Stone also won The Masked Singer U.K. in 2021.

Jon B.

9 concerts

Providence, Rhode Island-born, Pasadena-raised R&B singer/songwriter-producer Jon B. blends smooth melodies, ’70s soul and hip-hop. His 1995 debut Bonafide went gold; 1997’s Cool Relax went platinum with hits “They Don’t Know” and “Are U Still Down.”

Meshell Ndegeocello

5 concerts

Born in Berlin and raised in Washington, D.C., Meshell Ndegeocello is a Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer known for blending jazz, funk, soul, R&B, and rock. Her acclaimed catalog includes multiple Grammy-nominated and winning albums.

Keyon Harrold

6 concerts

Grammy-winning trumpeter Keyon Harrold, hailed by Wynton Marsalis as the future of the trumpet, was born and raised in Ferguson, Missouri. His cinematic, hard-to-categorize music blends jazz, classical, rock, blues, and hip hop, featuring collaborations with artists like Pharoahe Monch, Gary Clark Jr., and Robert Glasper.

Anthony Hamilton

26 concerts

Grammy-winning R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, is known for his rugged, soulful vocals. After struggling through unreleased early albums, he broke through with his platinum-certified 2003 album Comin' from Where I'm From and earned numerous Grammy nominations.

Leela James

4 concerts

Born in Los Angeles, R&B and soul singer Leela James debuted with 2005s A Change Is Gonna Come. Known for her gritty vocals and personal songwriting, she has released several Billboard-charting albums and earned award nominations, collaborating with artists like the Roots, Kanye West, and Moby.

Gregory Porter

32 concerts

Grammy-winning jazz, soul, and gospel vocalist Gregory Porter is known for his warm baritone voice and acclaimed albums like Water, Liquid Spirit, and Take Me to the Alley. Raised in California, he began his career in New York before releasing his 2010 debut.

Jodeci

36 concerts

Jodeci is an influential R&B group consisting of K-Ci, DeVante Swing, JoJo, and Mr. Dalvin. They have sold over 20 million records and earned three number one albums on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, including Forever My Lady, Diary Of A Mad Band, and The Show, The After Party, The Hotel.

Kindred The Family Soul

4 concerts

Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B duo Kindred the Family Soul consists of Philadelphia husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Rooted in traditional soul and gospel, the duo debuted in 2003 with Surrender to Love and released albums including The Arrival and Legacy of Love.

Alex Bugnon

4 concerts

Swiss contemporary jazz keyboardist Alex Bugnon (nephew of Donald Byrd) grew up attending the Montreux Jazz Festival. Trained at the Paris Conservatory and Berklee, he backed Patti Austin and James Ingram before debuting with 1989’s Love Season.

Louie Vega

5 concerts

Grammy-winning DJ and producer Louie Vega is a global dance music leader known for blending house, salsa, afro-beat, jazz, and soul. Partnering with Kenny Dope as Masters At Work, he has collaborated with artists like Dua Lipa and The Martinez Brothers, continually evolving the genre.

Black Violin

15 concerts

Black Violin is a genre-defying duo featuring Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, who merge classical strings with modern beats. Winners of Showtime at the Apollo in 2005, they earned Grammy nominations for their album Take the Stairs and the song The Message.

CeCe Peniston

1 concert

CeCe Peniston is a disco diva born in Dayton, OH, raised in Phoenix. Crowned Miss Black Arizona (1989), she signed with A&M in the early ’90s. Her gold debut album Finally hit No. 36, with Top 10 single "Finally" and "We Got a Love Thang."

The Jones Girls

Born in Detroit, the Jones Girls added Midwest flavor to Philly soul. Known for late '70s and early '80s hits like "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else," they worked with Gamble and Huff. Their tight harmonies likened them to the Pointer Sisters and Emotions. Collaborated with icons like Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin.

El DeBarge

Born in Detroit, El DeBarge is the falsetto voice of ’80s R&B group DeBarge, known for hits “All This Love,” “Rhythm of the Night” and solo “Who’s Johnny?” (Short Circuit).

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Karyn White

Los Angeles-born contemporary R&B singer Karyn White broke through with her 1988 self-titled debut (produced by L.A. Reid & Babyface), selling over 2 million and spawning R&B No. 1s The Way You Love Me, Superwoman, and Love Saw It.

Lori Williams

Lori Williams, jazz/R&B vocalist praised by Dianne Reeves & Terri Lyne Carrington; known for soulful, creamy “five S’s” style; song: “Too Late (It’s My Time)”; lauded by Biden.

Marqueal Jordan

Marqueal Jordan is a Los Angeles-born, Chicago-based saxophonist and vocalist. Known for his smooth, soulful blend of Contemporary Jazz, R&B, and Hip Hop, his albums include "Catalyst," "Intention & Purpose," and "All We Have Are Moments." He achieved Billboard chart success with singles like "Sistas" and "The Edge" and has collaborated with numerous artists, including Brian Culbertson. He is celebrated for his compelling live performances.

Theo Croker

GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker pushes modern jazz, blending experimental hip-hop and cosmic soul. Known for DREAM MANIFEST and songs “We Still Wanna Dance,” “High Vibrations,” and “Crystal Waterfalls.”

Teedra Moses

Teedra Moses is a Californian R&B singer-songwriter known for her 2004 debut "Complex Simplicity." She co-wrote Christina Milian's hit "Dip It Low" and collaborated with Raphael Saadiq and Kaytranada. Her music blends gospel fervor with contemporary R&B, and her second album "Cognac & Conversation" charted in 2015. Moses' notable works include "Be Your Girl" and appearances on Grammy-winning projects.

Braxton Cook

Washington, D.C.-born alto saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Braxton Cook blends contemporary/post-bop jazz with soul, funk, rap, and gospel. Albums include Somewhere in Between and No Doubt; a Nettwerk artist who’s worked with Christian Scott aTunde Adjua and Mac Miller.

Switch

Ohio R&B/quiet storm band Switch (ex-White Heat/Hot-Ice): backed Barry White; Motown/Gordy deal via Jermaine Jackson; Top 10 “There’ll Never Be,” “I Call Your Name.”