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Seal

4 concerts

Seal, born in England to Nigerian and Brazilian parents, is famed for his unique blend of soul, pop, dance, and rock. Rising from the U.K. house scene, he gained fame with hits like "Crazy" and "Kiss from a Rose," the latter earning him three Grammy Awards. Known for his collaborations with producers like Trevor Horn and David Foster, Seal achieved widespread success with multi-platinum albums and received an Ivor Novello Award. He topped jazz charts in 2017 with Standards, a collection recorded at Capitol Studios.

Kandace Springs

2 concerts

Nashville native Kandace Springs blends R&B, jazz, and pop, with albums like Soul Eyes and Indigo reaching Billboard's jazz chart. Collaborating with legends like Prince and producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, she’s known for her soulful voice and covers of classic tracks.

Laufey

31 concerts

Icelandic-Chinese GRAMMY-winning artist Laufey blends jazz and classical music for a new generation. Known for hits like "From the Start," she sold out global tours and was Spotify's most streamed jazz artist. With two acclaimed albums, including record-breaking "Bewitched," she captivates listeners with timeless songcraft and relatable lyrics.

Benny Sings

6 concerts

Benny Sings, from Amsterdam, is a multi-platinum songwriter and producer known for smooth pop. He’s worked with Rex Orange County, Kenny Beats, and Mac DeMarco.

Branford Marsalis

7 concerts

Branford Marsalis, born in Breaux Bridge, LA, is a virtuoso jazz saxophonist known for his genre-defying work in jazz, classical, funk, and rock. He rose to fame in the 1980s alongside his brother Wynton Marsalis and collaborated with Sting, Béla Fleck, and Spike Lee. His acclaimed albums include Grammy-winning I Heard You Twice the First Time and Contemporary Jazz. Known for his innovative spirit, he explores diverse sounds with his genre-bending group Buckshot LeFonque. Marsalis led The Tonight Show band, founded Marsalis Music, and scored the 2020 film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

Ezra Collective

5 concerts

Mercury Prize-winning jazz band Ezra Collective, featuring Femi and TJ Koleoso, Joe Armon-Jones, James Mollison, and Ife Ogunjobi, capture global dance rhythms on "Dance, No One's Watching."

Hermeto Pascoal

5 concerts

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal blends folk, jazz, and funk using found objects. Known as "Bruxo," he’s collaborated with Miles Davis, Airto Moreira, and Flora Purim.

Samara Joy

22 concerts

Bronx native Samara Joy, immersed in classic R&B and church gospel, won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition. Her jazz journey includes breakthrough LPs "Linger Awhile" and "Portrait," showcasing lyricist talent with music by Mingus and Sun Ra. Co-produced with Grammy-winner Brian Lynch, she's emerging as a standout jazz vocalist.

Cymande

11 concerts

Cymande, a U.K. band formed in 1971, blends African rhythms with rock, funk, and soul, adding reggae and jazz-funk. Discovered by John Schroeder, their 1972 debut charted in the U.S. Known for hits like "Bra" and "The Message," they've influenced hip-hop and partnered with Soul II Soul's Jazzie B. Reunited in 2013, Cymande continues to captivate audiences.

Typhoon

8 concerts

Underground Complex No.1, released April 2022, dives into themes of resentment through a confession-like narrative. Inspired by Dostoyevsky, it's a musical journey exploring forgiveness and human flaws.

Janelle Monáe

4 concerts

Janelle Monáe, born in Kansas City, fuses soul, funk, new wave, and hip-hop. Known for theatrical, sci-fi sound in albums like "The ArchAndroid." Grammy-nominated for "Dirty Computer." Hits include "Tightrope," "Make Me Feel." Starred in "Moonlight," "Hidden Figures," and more. Collaborated with Grace Jones, Big Boi, and Sister Nancy.