A two-time NAACP Award-nominated singer and actor, Terron Brooks is most popular for portraying R&B/pop singer Eddie Kendricks in the NBC miniseries The Temptations. Brooks has also starred on Broadway, as Simba in Disney’s The Lion King and Seaweed in Hairspray. Having been singing from a very young age, Brooks has performed with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Randy Jackson,... read full bio
After growing up in a musical family, but also one where music became his escape, Dwele became an MC. He created a demo titled The Rize in his bedroom and sold it from the trunk of his car. His 100 copies went in a week, while renowned producer J Dilla took notice, and Dwele sang the hook on Slum Village's... read full bio
Jekalyn Carr is a Grammy-nominated gospel singer, who has released four albums since the start of her career at the young age of fourteen. Greater Is Coming emerged on the Billboard 200 chart of most popular songs in the country, Gospel Albums chart at No. 3, and Independent Albums chart. The title song emerged among the top ten on Billboard’s... read full bio
Rev. W.R. ""Smokie"" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and his 2004 release, Nothing Without You, which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004. Norful received his second Grammy in 2015 at the 57th Annual Grammy awards... read full bio
The world was introduced to Martha Reeves and the Vandellas via Marvin Gaye's first three hits and their own trifecta of Come and Get These Memories," "Heat Wave," and "Quicksand" in 1963. Subsequent songs like "In My Lonely Room," "Nowhere to Run," "I'm Ready for Love," "Jimmy Mack," "Honey Chile," and of course, "Dancing in the Street," earned them their... read full bio
We all make choices every day. Examine them closely and they tell a story about what we value and who we are. For more than a decade, the women of Point of Grace have chosen to encourage and inspire others with a musical message of God's love. Point of Grace is a group of Christian pop music singers and authors.... read full bio
In the wilderness that is popular Christian music, weighed down by dreams of secular emulation and candy sweet images of the happy-go-lucky Christian life, there are a few who stand strong in the changing winds of contemporary Christian music culture. Grammy-nominated artist Brandon Heath, with his soaring voice and unapologetic faith, stands up among these, embracing the shifting and blurring... read full bio
Oleta Adams is an American singer. She is best known for her top hit single and Grammy nominated song, Get Here. Get Here was a cover of the Brenda Russell song. Her multiple Grammy nominated debut, Circle of Love, was like nothing else at the time, and it took the musical world by storm. She got her start as a... read full bio
Mike Farris' music merges traditional black gospel, '70s Stax soul and southern blues. Known for his soul-bearing stage performances, Mike became a music sensation. HIs first critically acclaimed album Salvation in Lights was the first time people around the country heard the blend of gospel music and New Orleans sounds. Farris earned the Americana Music Association's New & Emerging Artist... read full bio
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
The Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem has entertained audiences worldwide with a broad collection of music, including classical, contemporary, spirituals, gospel and jazz. Combining soulful music and well-orchestrated choreography, The Alumni Ensemble continues to perform with original members. The legacy of brilliant vocal and artistic performances, devoted to giving its audience a unique entertainment experience, lives on through the... read full bio
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Vivian Green is an American R&B soul singer, songwriter, who once in a while even performs as an actress or a pianist. Vivian Green took an interest in singing, acting, playing the piano and song-writing at a very young age. Green got her musical break at 19 when she was offered a position as a backup singer for Jill... read full bio
All ages can identify with the themes found in Jesse's music and words. In addition to his natural talent, Jesse exudes a passion, charisma, and intensity that come through in both his original compositions and live performances. The ABC Television Competition "Rising Star" went to Jesse. Every week, he dazzled the crowd with his passion, vigor, and strong singing... read full bio
Daley was introduced to the world on the Gorillaz single “Doncamatic”. Since, his soulful voice and signature black framed glasses and curly ginger Mohawk have crept into the music scene. His best work is a combination of old world soul influenced by his early days performing on the stages of Britain’s urban underground, as witnessed in his mixtape Those Who... read full bio
A Cappella Pops is a high-quality auditioned group of singers who are committed to performing exciting and unique a cappella arrangements of progressive music - mixing the sounds and styles of jazz, folk, Broadway and Gospel. We perform often, in our own produced shows, and as paid performers or guests on other shows and festivals. This is a chorus like... read full bio
Mike Love, a rising talent from Oahu, Hawaii, is creating waves with his innovative music that appeals to reggae fans all around the world. Being a member of a family with a long history of musical achievement, music is in his blood. Love is on a mission to improve the world through his soul-stirring melodies because of his deep desire... read full bio
This all-male group was founded in 2003 by four high school students at Forest Lake Academy. The group stayed together as they progressed to Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama (birthplace of a cappella greats Take 6). Committed is a versatile a cappella act who infuses R&B, Pop, Gospel/Soul, Jazz and Doo-wop.... read full bio
Shinyribs is the continuation of Kevin Russell’s musical journey which began in Beaumont,TX at the age of 14, when he found his father’s guitar under his bed, along with a sewing machine, a billy club and a box of comic books. Luckily he chose the guitar. Following his family’s oil boom and bust migratory path, he landed in Shreveport, LA... read full bio
The Delfonics are pioneers of the smooth, soulful style that became known as the “Philadelphia sound.” Brothers William and Wilbert Hart, along with childhood friend Randy Cain , make up this powerful vocal trio. They first rose to local popularity in the Philly area with their lavish, clean harmonic skills, which caught the eye of many record producers, ultimately landing... read full bio
