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Cymande

7 concerts

Cymande, a British band formed in the early '70s by members from Guyana, Jamaica, and St. Vincent, blends African rhythms with rock, funk, reggae, and soul. Known for tracks like "The Message" and "Bra," their music, sampled by artists like De La Soul and the Fugees, gained a cult following. Despite disbanding after their initial three albums, they reunited in 2012, releasing "A Simple Act of Faith" in 2015.

Ezra Collective

5 concerts

Ezra Collective, a UK jazz band, won the 2023 Mercury Music Prize for "Where I’m Meant To Be." Known for vibrant, improvised jazz, the album features artists like Sampa The Great and Emile Sandé.

Typhoon

8 concerts

Born in a small town, this artist blends alternative rock with deep narrative storytelling. Notable for "Underground Complex No.1," known for exploring sins and human flaws.

Janelle Monáe

3 concerts

Janelle Monáe, from Kansas City, blends soul, funk, hip-hop, and new wave. Known for hits like "Tightrope," "Make Me Feel," and acting in "Moonlight," "Glass Onion." Grammy-nominee; released top albums like "Dirty Computer."

Seal

3 concerts

Born in England to Nigerian-Brazilian parents, Seal became a top British soul singer of the 1990s. Known for hits like "Kiss from a Rose," he won several Grammys and collaborated with Adamski, Trevor Horn, and David Foster.

Kandace Springs

3 concerts

Nashville's Kandace Springs blends R&B, jazz, and pop in albums like Soul Eyes and Indigo, both reaching #2 on Billboard's jazz chart. Mentored by Prince and influenced by legends, she debuted under Blue Note with producers Rogers, Sturken, and Pop & Oak.

Samara Joy

25 concerts

Samara Joy, Bronx-born jazz sensation with a Verve Records debut, "Linger Awhile," gains acclaim with a velvety voice and classic style. Known for her gospel roots and awards, her music echoes greats like Sarah and Ella, captivating fans worldwide.

Laufey

5 concerts

Icelandic-Chinese GRAMMY winner Laufey blends jazz and classical music, gaining fame with hits like "From the Start." Featured on Jimmy Kimmel, her albums resonate globally, making her Spotify's top jazz artist.

Branford Marsalis

11 concerts

Branford Marsalis, a jazz saxophonist from Breaux Bridge, LA, merges genres like jazz, classical, funk, and rock. Known for work with Sting and Kurt Elling, he won Grammys for notable albums such as "I Heard You Twice the First Time" and "Contemporary Jazz." Marsalis fronts Marsalis Music and scored films like "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."