Cultural traditions typically change slowly, over the long arc of history. But occasionally a folk cultural innovation emerges that is startlingly fresh in its outward manifestation, although it remains deeply—even reverently—traditional at its core. You may have never heard of “kosher gospel” music before, but the inspirational performances of Joshua Nelson, the creator of this style, will surely call out... read full bio
JP Cooper is an English singer and songwriter. Best known for his feature on the Jonas Blue single, ‘Perfect Strangers’, which was certified platinum in the UK, Cooper has also experienced a successful solo career. His follow up single, ‘September Song’, peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 10 in the Republic of Ireland... read full bio
Julian Taylor Band is a band from Toronto, Ontario, that is led by Julian Taylor and performs a mixture of funk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll music. Julian Taylor is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has previously performed in the band Staggered Crossing. As a solo artist, Taylor has released five albums over the years with his band and his music... read full bio
Julius Rodriguez, a talented pianist and multi-instrumentalist, fuses his love of R&B, gospel and hip-hop with his jazz training. He initially caught people's attention when he went on tour with A$AP Rocky and collaborated with artists like Kassa Overall, Meshell Ndegeocello, Brasstracks and others on projects. Let Sound Tell All served as his solo debut for Verve Records. Rodriguez was raised in a... read full bio
Originally a faceless act, Jungle is the modern, soul music collective fronted by Tom McFarland and Josh Lloyd Watson who go by the simple initials ‘J’ and ‘T’. The two friends created Jungle in their native London after playing together in several different groups. Their mission has always been to create music simply for the love of music. As a... read full bio
K-Ci Hailey is an American singer-songwriter who is a member of K-Ci and JoJo and Jodeci. Hailey was born in Monroe, North Carolina, and he began his career performing gospel music while living in Baltimore, Maryland, and he began releasing music under the name Little Cedric. During this time, Hailey recorded three gospel albums with his brother Joel and his... read full bio
Kabeaushé once defined his music as the polar antithesis of his labelmates on Nyege Nyege Tapes' hardcore leftfield electronic sounds. And at the time, the Kenyan polymath's debut album The Coming of Gaze was passionately and single-mindedly focused on exuberant pop rush, old school party hip hop upfulness, clean sounds, tenderness, bounciness, optimism and joy. However, the lines are no longer as distinct.... read full bio
Due to the connections of her father vocalist Scat Springs, adult contemporary R&B artist Kandace Springs was able to get a demo recording heard by veteran producers who’ve worked with big name artists like Stephanie Mills, Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna. Kandace was signed with SRP Music Group, and later encountered Blue Note, who ultimately offered a recording contract that Springs... read full bio
Karen Peck and New River is a southern gospel group that consists of members Karen Peck Gooch, Susan Peck Jackson, Grant Gibson, Matthew Gooch and Kari Gooch. The group was formed by Karen Peck who had a passion for gospel music since a young age alongside her two sisters. The Peck sisters parents often took the kids to all-night sings... read full bio
What are the requirements for making a music legend Ask Karen Wolfe, the Queen of Blues & Soul. Karen was raised singing gospel music in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she was born and raised (her birthdate was August 14). She initially explored a career in religious music, performing with Soul Unlimited and working with the Harmonettes, a group that would eventually... read full bio
Kat Wright feel and sounds like a mixture of Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse, her sulty, dynamic, delicate and powerful voice makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time to another era. Soul mixed with rock’n’roll her voice is sure to seduce you, it’s been said that Wright’s performance will hurt a little, and make you happy, and it... read full bio
Keedron Bryant is an Italian-born American singer who rose to fame after the release of his protest song, “I Just Wanna Live,” which he wrote as a response to the killing of George Floyd, and which went on to go viral. Bryant was born in Sicily, Italy, to a mother that worked for the United States Department of Defense, and... read full bio
R&B's living legend Keith Sweat released his debut album, Make It Last Forever, and sold over three million copies, spawning the hits ""I Want Her"" (number one R&B, number five pop), ""Something Just Ain't Right"" (number three R&B), ""Make It Last Forever"" (number two R&B), and ""Don't Stop Your Love"" (number nine R&B). It was by I'll Give All My... read full bio
Kelis grew up in Harlem but left her home to attend Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Two years later she inked a recording deal and began her career as a professional artist. Kelis has released six studio albums and even released a cookbook. My Life on a Plate is about her food influences... read full bio
Kellie Loder, a contender for a Juno award, has a compelling quality. Her topical and meaningful lyrics paired to enchanting tunes reveal it. It can also be heard in the singer/songwriter's exciting live performances, which stir up strong feelings in the audience. Loder is the first runner-up of Canada's Got Talent on City TV, when she gloriously dazzled the judges... read full bio
Kelly Price is a six-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter. She has released seven studio albums, with her first two albums certified Platinum, selling over a million copies each. Price’s love for music started as a young child. As a toddler she began to sing at church. Her first professional show was with George Michael at Madison Square Garden at... read full bio
Kevin Garrett's debut extended play (EP), titled "Mellow Drama", was met with widespread recognition and critical acclaim for its emotionally charged and heartbreaking songs that combine a commitment to vintage soul with modern electronics and traditional instrumentation. The music created by Kevin Garrett is soothing to the spirit. He has a special gift for breathing fresh life into the types... read full bio
Kevin Ross is just as excited about his artistic career as audiences are. Ross has been named ‘Best New R&B Artist’ by AOL, has won ASCAP’s Rhythm and Soul Award, been featured on NBA Sports, in Grey’s Anatomy, and resonated on the Internet with over 100,000 followers on Facebook, 71,000 followers on Instagram, and millions of views on YouTube. At... read full bio
Keziah Jones' emotional lyrics coupled with his smooth guitar techniques produce one of the most talented artists of our time period. He is a Nigerian singer songwriter and very talented musician who plays blues, funk, Yoruba music, and soul. His is well known for his very distinctive style of playing the guitar, in which he uses his right hand to... read full bio
Khruangbin is an American trio that consists of Laura Lee, Mark Speer, and Donald “DJ” Johnson. Their music is a blend of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelia. Khruangbin has released several EPs and two albums, “The Universe Smiles Upon You” and “Con Todo El Mundo”. Some of their most popular songs include, “Maria Tambien”, “Friday Morning”, “August 10”, “Mr. White”,... read full bio
