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Spyro Gyra

10 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

7 concerts

Babyface is a 13-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, songwriter and producer, co-founder of LaFace. He released multi-platinum albums Tender Lover, For the Cool in You and The Day, and has 83 GRAMMY nominations and 125 Top 10 hits.

Raheem DeVaughn

6 concerts

Raheem DeVaughn, born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in D.C., is "The Love King" of R&B and neo-soul. Known for hits like "Woman" and "Customer," his smooth vocals and romantic lyrics earned Grammy nominations. He has released albums like "Love Euphoria" and "Winter In Love," collaborating with artists such as T-Pain.

Chrisette Michele

2 concerts

Long Island, New York singer Chrisette Michele blends R&B, soul, and jazz with inspirational lyrics. A Grammy Award-winning recording artist known for songs like A Couple of Forevers, Love Is You, If I Have My Way, and Blame It on Me.

Lalah Hathaway

4 concerts

Chicago-born and raised artist, singer/songwriter and producer Lalah Hathaway is a five-time Grammy winner, tying Beyoncé with three Best Traditional R&B Performance awards. She’s released seven solo albums and collaborated with Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre and more.

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.

10 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

4 concerts

Born in Berlin and raised in Washington, D.C., Meshell Ndegeocello is a bassist, vocalist and producer known for blending funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop. Her breakout “If That’s Your Boyfriend” led to four Grammy nods; Omnichord Real Book won Best Alternative Jazz Album.

Keyon Harrold

4 concerts

GRAMMY-winning trumpeter and songwriter Keyon Harrold, born and raised in Ferguson, MO, was hailed as “the future of the trumpet” by Wynton Marsalis. His album The Mugician blends jazz, classical, rock, blues, and hip hop with lyrics/spoken word.

Anthony Hamilton

30 concerts

Charlotte, North Carolina R&B singer Anthony Hamilton broke through with Comin' from Where I'm From (2003), a platinum album with five Grammy nods. He won a Grammy with Al Green on "You've Got the Love I Need" and later released Back to Love and What I'm Feelin'.

Leela James

7 concerts

Los Angeles soul/R&B singer Leela James (born Alechia Janeice Campbell) debuted with A Change Is Gonna Come (2005), later releasing My Soul (2010) and See Me (2021). Adult R&B chart-toppers include "Don't Want You Back" and "Complicated".

Gregory Porter

32 concerts

Los Angeles-born jazz/soul/gospel singer Gregory Porter is known for warm baritone vocals. His debut Water earned a Grammy nod; Blue Note’s Liquid Spirit hit #2 on Billboard jazz and won Best Jazz Vocal Album. He also co-wrote “Holding On” with Disclosure.

Jodeci

36 concerts

Jodeci are an influential R&B group (K-Ci, DeVante Swing, JoJo, Mr. Dalvin) with over 20 million records sold and three #1 Billboard Top R&B Albums. Their #1 albums include Forever My Lady, featuring “Forever My Lady,” “Come & Talk To Me” and “Stay.”

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.

Alex Bugnon

3 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

4 concerts

NYC-born dance music icon Louie Vega blends house, salsa, afrobeat, jazz & soul; Grammy winner (7 noms), half of Masters at Work w/ Kenny Dope.

Black Violin

19 concerts

Black Violin (Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste) is a Fort Lauderdale duo blending classical violin/viola with modern beats. Winners of Showtime at the Apollo (2005), they earned Grammy nods for Take the Stairs (2019) and “The Message” with Blind Boys of Alabama.

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.”