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It has been 15 years since fans of Erykah Badu have gotten a full album from the “Queen of Neo-Soul.” 2010 marked the release of Badu’s album, “New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh ...
Is soul music only skin deep? Roots ‘n’ All host Nkechi Anele seeks to answer that question with the help of members of the Australian scene in an open exploration of the genre’s cultural ...
Neo-soul pioneer D'Angelo is, hands down, one of the most elusive artists operating in the industry today. Despite the 14-year hiatus between his second and third albums and sparse releases, ...
In the past few years a handful of contemporary R & B singers have hit a nerve with the mainstream audience by combining the songwriting, organic instrumentation, and relatively understated ...
Those who love going to R&B shows in Denver or hearing sultry neo-soul vocals at jazz clubs are witness to a blossoming local scene. The boundaries of R&B continue to shift as each wave of artists ...
Jill Scott isn’t just a singer—she’s a storyteller, a poet, a truth-teller. She infuses jazz, opera, R&B, spoken word, and ...
Today’s well-known neo-soul artists include Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Maxwell, D’Angelo and Vivian Green. Their names are popular, but the sound is still underground.
Grammy-winning neo-soul artist Maxwell will kick off his "The Serenade Tour" in Peoria's Carver Arena on May 2. Tickets are on sale now.
While the movement has since faded -- everything is considered "neo-soul" these days -- a handful of artists penetrated the era and vanished. The BoomBox compiles a list of 10 top artists we miss.
The neo-soul movement exploded in the 1990s, with Erykah Badu, Maxwell, D'Angelo, Eric Benét, and Lauryn Hill leading the way. Updating the sounds of Marvin Gaye and Donnie Hathaway (among others ...