Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk pioneer and “Godfather of Neo Soul,” leaves behind a timeless musical legacy that continues to inspire generations. Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist and revered ...

1:15 p.m. March 7, 2025: A previous version of this story said Roy Ayers died Wednesday. He died Tuesday. Roy Ayers, the “King of Neo Soul” who was born and raised on Vernon Avenue just south of ...

Even before the completion this summer of her first CD, Washington, DC native Akua (pronounced a KWEE a) Allrich was electrifying audiences in and around the nation's capital. She repeatedly sold out ...

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Channeling the swing and scat stylings of jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald with a neo-soul edge, Bilal comes to the Conga Room at L.A. Live tonight (Aug. 7). The 9 p.m. show is ...

Pittsburgh vocalist KELS is looking forward to her 26th birthday later this month. On that date, the Pine-Richland graduate will release her first three-song EP, “Slow Ryde,” after performances this ...

“Wasting Time” is an anthem for anyone navigating the twists and turns of modern relationships, offering a powerful message of resilience and self-worth. Tre Rochelle releases her new single, “Wasting ...

Neo Soul/Jazz singer Kea releases new single ‘We Made It Thru.’ *“It’s called ‘We Made It Thru’ because we’ve come through some of the worst of life’s experiences,” said Neo-Soul/Jazz ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — R&B songstress Erykah Badu is set to take the stage at the Biamp Portland Jazz Festival next year. Festival organizers unveiled the lineup featuring the “queen of neo-soul” on ...

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 ...

The Royal Albert Hall has unveiled the line-up for its first season of the popular Late Night Jazz series for 2026, with 11 shows running from January through to April.