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Carl Thomas ‘Conquers’ It All
Originally published December 21, 2011

With timeless ballads such as “Emotional” and “Summer Rain,” R&B crooner Carl Thomas can easily be classified as a staple in modern R&B. His 1999 debut album on Bad Boy Records spawned a bevy of chart-topping singles and was later certified platinum.more More Arrow

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R&B singer and American Idol finalist Ruben Studdard
The Next Male Heavy Weight of Soul?
by Marcus A. Williams
October 27, 2011 - R&B’s teddy bear Ruben Studdard, is gunning to be the next Luther Vandross with his fifth album dropping this January.more More Arrow
The music duo Roc Stea'D
Roc Stea'D: Old Concept, New Approach
by Marcus A. Williams
October 05, 2011 - It looks like music is getting a new R&B and Hip-Hop duo. Detroit’s own “Roc” lyricist Brittany Elliott and “Stea’D” vocalist Jessica Lamarre are LIVE Record Label’s debut duo, Roc Stea’D.more More Arrow
R&B singer Syleena Johnson
Songstress Syleena Johnson is Back With the Next Chapter
by Gregory Dale
September 01, 2011 - With her signature raspy powerful vocals, Syleena Johnson has been R&B's best kept secret for over a decade.more More Arrow
R&B artist Emily King
AFRO Interview: Grammy-nominated R&B Artist Emily King Releases ‘Seven’
by Erica Butler
July 29, 2011 - R&B artist Emily King proves that being dropped from a major label doesn’t necessarily mean failure, just fuel for more success.more More Arrow
Patrick Cooper takes listeners back to old school in his newest album.
Patrick Cooper Takes It Back to ‘The Way It Used To Be’
by Alexis Taylor
July 20, 2011 - Reminiscent of a time when music expressed raw emotion and exposed the soul, Patrick Cooper’s The Way It Used To Be is a treat not to be missed. The album, released on July 12, boasts eight cuts of smooth jazz and funk that at times playfully intertwine, mesmerizing listeners to the very last note.more More Arrow
Neo-soul artist Goapele
Neo-Soul Artist Goapele Makes a Comeback
by Erica Butler
July 15, 2011 - After drifting away from the game for a while, neo-soul artist Goapele is back, sporting a new radiant hairdo and a new attitude toward life.more More Arrow
R&B solo artist Algebra
AFRO Interview: R&B Soulful Artist Algebra Works On Second Album
by Erica Butler
July 15, 2011 - R&B solo artist Algebra released her latest album, “Purpose,” in 2008, and gained Billboard success.more More Arrow
The crowd cheers during Maze's performance featuring Frankie Beverly at the 44th Annual Hampton Jazz Festival.
Feeling the Groove at the 44th Hampton Jazz Festival
by Special to the AFRO
June 27, 2011 - This past weekend music lovers from all across the region converged in Hampton, VA for the 44th annual Hampton Jazz Festival, featuring an all-star lineup of established artists.more More Arrow
A Family Affair: BeBe and CeCe Winans join Mary Mary in concert
by PatrickD.McCoy
April 01, 2011 - There is certainly an undeniable bond that exists between brothers and sisters, especially when an opportunity presents itself to share in a larger-than-life experience. Beloved brother and sister duo BeBe and CeCe Winans and the dynamic spirit-filled sisters Mary Mary will join their voices in praise on the stage of the Lincoln Theatre on April 6 at 7:30 p.m.more More Arrow