Michael Kiwanuka announces 2020 North American dates in support of 'Kiwanuka'

Ugandan, multi-instrumentalist, Michael Kiwanuka, is preparing to head stateside to perform his upcoming album, Kiwanuka, in a 2020 tour. The "Cold Little Heart" singer will kick off his 2020 North American tour in late January and make stops in cities like Los Angeles (Tickets), Seattle (Tickets...

Raphael Saadiq announces 2020 dates in support of new album, 'Jimmy Lee'

In his first album in nearly a decade, Raphael Saadiq has released an intimate masterpiece in Jimmy Lee. The album surrounds the concept of his brother's untimely death after contracting HIV and overdosing on heroin, as well as Saadiq's own personal struggles with socio-political issues such as mass...

Fantasia announces tickets and 2019 dates for The Sketchbook Tour

American Idol winner turned R&B superstar, Fantasia, will be hitting the road this fall alongside a star-studded ensemble for The Sketchbook Tour. Fantasia will be accompanied by the likes of singer/songwriter Tank, Grammy Award-nominated singer Robin Thicke, and upcoming songstress The Bonfyre...

Lucky Daye announces 2019 dates for The Painted Tour

Lucky Daye has expanded his 2019 road schedule with a fall tour of North America. The New Orleans singer-songwriter will head out on a 25-city trek across the U.S and Canada in support of his debut studio album Painted, which dropped May 27 via Keep Cool/RCA. The Painted Tour kicks off on Sept. 2...

Alessia Cara announces fall 2019 tour and new EP, 'This Summer'

Alessia Cara fans get ready for a double-shot of good news. The Grammy winner returns in 2019 with a fall U.S. tour and an upcoming EP "Summer," which will drop later in 2019 via Def Jam/UMG. Dubbed The Pains Of Growing Tour, in support of the "Stay" hitmaker's 2018 sophomore studio album, the fall...

Emeli Sandé announces 2019 US tour featuring special acoustic performances

Emeli Sandé  heads overseas this fall for a string of U.S. tour dates. The talented British singer-songwriter will perform a series of special acoustic shows, which will take place from late September through early October. The multi-platinum seller dropped the big news on June 26 via Twitter. The U...

Cautious Clay shares new music, announces 2019 North American dates for Context Tour

Just a little over two years ago, Joshua Karpeh was an established leasing agent marketer in New York City. But after acknowledging a lack of fulfillment in his career choices, he quit his cozy job and decided to pursue his music endeavors full time. Months later, Karpeh released his debut single...

Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears announces summer 2019 tour dates

While working at a pawn shop in Austin, Texas a young Joe Lewis picked up a guitar for the first time and honed his skills finding inspiration in the local blues/garage scene. Not too long after becoming a skilled guitarist, Joe Lewis released his first-ever musical offering in Black Joe Lewis and...

Stevie Wonder headlining SeriesFest Benefit at Red Rocks 2019

Born a child prodigy, Stevland Hardaway Morris, better known by his stage name, Stevie Wonder, signed a recording contract with the famed Motown Records recording label at the tender age 11. Being blind since near birth, Stevie Wonder was born with the innate ability to curate rhythmic vibrations...

Mavis Staples announces Mavis & Friends celebrating 80 years of Mavis Staples

Legendary R & B songstress Mavis Staples is turning 80 this summer and she’s celebrating the milestone by performing three live shows with some of her friends. Mavis & Friends: Celebrating 80 Years of Mavis Staples will take place in three of music’s biggest cities in New York, Los Angeles...

Listen: Tedeschi Trucks Band stream upcoming album 'Signs'

Tedeschi Trucks Band’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Signs, comes out on Feb. 15. So far the band has released two singles--”Hard Case” and “They Don’t Shine”--but if you’ve been jonesing for more new TTB, jones no more. Tedeschi Trucks band recently streamed Signs in its entirety on NPR...

Lionel Richie bringing All The Hits to Orlando's Amway Center in 2019

There aren't too many musical acts that have aged as gracefully as Lionel Richie has. Then again, there are very few artists in entertainment that have racked up his type of accomplishments throughout their musical careers. Lionel was the first artist ever to receive the RIAA Diamond Album Award for...

Emily King bringing 2019 tour to Bush Hall

Contemporary soul singer Emily King will be venturing out in 2019 to tour select cities across North America and Europe. The 13-date trek kicks off on Jan. 22 in San Diego, California and continues through March 1 where it concludes in Berlin, Germany. On Feb. 26, Goldenvoice presents Emily King at...

Watch: Leon Bridges shares stunning footage from his 2018 Red Rocks performance

Soulman Leon Bridges has released six stunning videos from his performance at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The visuals chronicle a number of songs from Bridges’ 2018 album, Good Thing, including “If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be),” “You Don’t Know,” “Beyond,” “Shy” and “Mrs.” As...

Watch: Leon Bridges shares videos from his 2018 iHeartRadio performance

Leon Bridges recently performed at the iHeartRadio Festival where the Texas soul man delivered a number of songs from his latest album, Good Thing, as Jambse reported. Bridges has now released videos of three of those songs: “Beyond,” “If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)” and “Bad Bad News.” Bridges...

Review: Amy Winehouse 'Back to Black' documentary on DVD

Amy Winehouse's Estate continues to keep the late British singer-songwriter's legacy alive with a new documentary “Back to Black – The Real Story Behind The Modern Classic,” which will hit shelves on Nov. 2 via Eagle Vision/UMG. The film looks behind the scenes at the making of the multi-platinum...

The New Mastersounds & DJ Williams' Shots Fired to play benefit show at Denver's Ogden Theatre

Funk and soul four-piece The New Mastersounds along with DJ Williams Shots Fired have announced a benefit show in Denver. The two groups are set to play the Ogden Theatre on Dec. 14. The Payback--a non-profit started by New Mastersounds guitarist Eddie Roberts to help homeless youth--is presenting...

Jacob Banks announces early 2019 tour dates

Soulful singer/songwriter Jacob Banks will be hitting the road to start the New Year on a strong note, or two. The Nigerian singer by way of Great Britain will tour across North America throughout the upcoming winter months in support of his forthcoming Village LP. The run of North American...

Gladys Knight, Donnie McClurkin and more deliver moving tribute to Aretha Franklin at 2018 AMAs

Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans closed out the American Music Awards Tuesday night (Oct. 9) with a tribute fit for a Queen. Led by Knight, who got things started with a rendition of “Amazing Grace,” the singers paid homage to Aretha Franklin with a medley that drew...