Leela James

Chaka Khan played Kings Theatre (pics, video)

The Queen of Funk brought the hits, including solo material and her songs with Rufus, to the NYC area this weekend for a pair of shows at Brooklyn and Newark…

What's Going on Sunday?

Today’s NYC-area shows include The Songs of Big Star, Adrianne Lenker, Armand Hammer, Chaka Khan, Sloppy Jane, and more

What's Going on Saturday?

Today’s NYC-area shows include Thundercat, Brandi Carlile (playing Joni Mitchell’s ’Blue’), The Feelies, Parquet Courts, One Step Closer, and more

Maxwell releases "Gods" video, announces tour

The tour includes three NY/NJ shows.

Erykah Badu and Jill Scott headlining Summer Spirit Festival, playing Coney Island (separately)

The 2016 Summer Spirit Festival happens August 6 & 7 at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Maryland with Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae headlining day one; and Jill Scott and The Roots headlining day two. Erykah Badu and Jill Scott are also both playing the soon-to-be-open Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk (separately).

soul @ Rockwood tonight, J&R Musicfest this weekend, Brooklyn Soul Festival in October (all w/ Eli Reed)

Eli “Paperboy” Reed at Governor’s Island (more by Tracy Allison) For the curious, J & R Musicfest & Tech Expo won’t be just demos of the latest wi-fi enabled equipment…

2008 BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival at MetroTech

“2008 BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival at MetroTech Jump Starts a Summer of Soul Featuring Music Superstars Oleta Adams, Meshell Ndegeocello, The Skatalites, Alice Smith, Orchestra Baobab, Phoebe Snow, Lionel Loueke with Somi, Otis Clay and Ryan Shaw, Leela James, and Richie Havens with Marcus Carl Franklin”…