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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.