Artists
Luther Vandross
In the world of contemporary music, there are just a handful of superstars whose first name alone brings instant recognition. Say the name “Luther” and record buyers the world over respond immediately. The fact is, Luther Vandross was, and always will be, the pre-eminent black male vocalist of our time.
Club des Belugas
Club des Belugas combine contemporary European lounge & nu jazz styles with Brazilian beats and American black soul of the fifties, sixties and seventies, using their unique creativity and intensity.
Carleen Anderson
R&B singer Carleen Anderson was introduced to music at an early age, as both her mother (Vicki Anderson) and stepfather (pianist Bobby Byrd) toured throughout the '60s and '70s with the great James Brown.
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June 18, 2025
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May 7, 2025
Adrian Younge on the final installment in his 'Something About April' trilogy
May 1, 2025
Remembering Andy Bey: A love letter to a jazz legend
April 29, 2025
At the Kennedy Center, a concert honors the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters amidst turbulence
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Wadada Leo Smith and Vijay Iyer on what it takes to lead a defiant life
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Detroit closes out Black History Month by honoring iconic legends of jazz and blues
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Isaiah Collier explores 400 years of Black history — one movement at a time
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Lost songs from Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' find voice in new piece