heather headley
Heather Headley's #1 single "In My Mind" is from the critically-acclaimed follow-up to her Grammy nominated debut, This Is Who I Am and has been described as "a soulful, sonically charged diary."
Born in Trinidad, Heather was blessed with two creative, supportive parents, both Ministers, who lovingly encourage her passions. In 1997, Disney recruited her for the role of Nala in the history-making debut of the Tony Award winning musical, The Lion King, following that up with the marquee role in the Elton John/Tim Rice show Aida. She won a 2000 Tony Award for her star-making performance in the show, released This Is Who I Am in 2002, achieving gold status and earning Heather two Soul Train Awards for Best R&B Soul Album of The Year and Best Solo R&B/Soul New Artist Award. She also received dual nods from both the BET Awards and NAACP Awards, as well as earning two Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best R&B Vocalist.
anthony david
is a Georgia-based singer/songwriter and an impressive, talented performer known for merging old and new school grooves with a Southern flavor. David is one of the new stars who are responsible for helping to turn Atlanta into perhaps the most exciting city for new soul music. Born in Savannah, David moved to Atlanta as an adult to pursue a career in music. One of the first people he met was India Arie, and the two formed a friendship based in part
on their mutual love of 60s and 70s soul music. Using soul greats Bill Withers and Anita Baker as models, he developed his own vocal style, a rough, raspy Southern baritone that works well with his poetic, storytelling compositions about relationships, urban social issues and personal spirituality. "Stop Playing Games" is a fine introduction to a very talented young songwriter who has found his voice with a distinctly Southern sound that is both enjoyable and extremely engaging.
06/17 - Lithonia Amphitheater / Lithonia, GA
06/30 - Tuner Field / Atlanta
07/01 - Breakfast Club / Houston, TX
07/02 - Breakfast Club / Houston, TX
07/08 - TBA / Stone Mountain, GA
07/13 - Jazz Cafe / London, England
07/14 - Jazz Cafe / London, England
07/15 - North Sea Jazz Festival / Rotterdam
07/16 - North Sea Jazz Festival / Rotterdam
geno young
Born to a musical family in Dallas, Geno began playing violin and piano at an early age. Geno studied music at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Where he began to explore his passion for soul music and developed his production and songwriting skills. After touring the world as musical director, arranger, and producer for multiple Grammy award winner, Erykah Badu, Geno wrote and produced the hit songs "Times a Wastin" and "Orange Moon" on the 2001 release "Mama's Gun". His solo project, "The Ghetto
Symphony" has already received extraordinary reviews from acclaimed music sources and has been described as "an instant soul classic" that takes us back to the 70s work of the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.
06/18 - The Black Expo / Fair Park / Dallas, TX
06/23 - Pro-Line Employee Appreciation Day / Dallas, TX
07/01 - Essence Festival/ Barber Select Block Party / Houston, TX
yolanda johnson
Yolanda Johnson is prime to enter the summer with her electrifying stage presence, hypnotic vocals, and her energetic band blending sounds of soul, funk, hip hop and R&B. Often leaving audiences spellbound and spreading this violet flower's good news. "Sass, sophistication with a twist of femininity, makes for an empowering musical cocktail." That's how industry tastemaker, Ronda Carson of Talk & Tell Media describes Yolanda Johnson. As it turns out - Yolanda - means Violet Flower. Her first single "Individual" is a feel good female anthem that is sure to get both men and women to bob their head in agreement to the message this Violet Flower has. Break out the tambourines!
06/15 – Black Hollywood Film Festival / Los Angeles, CA
