AOL Black Voices Entertainment Newswire went on a tour of the Hurricane Katrina ravaged districts of New Orleans with platinum-plated rapper T.I. and a 40-member entourage consisting of his family members, friends, and community leaders. Former Cash Money Records rapper B.G. came along for the tour, which was hosted by New Orleans Recreational Department Director Larry Barabino, Jr.
Music legend Stevie Wonder performs the anthem that helped launch the national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at The Dream Concert held at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 17, 2007. The Motown Records legend was introduced by urban fashion czar Tommy Hilfiger who helped raise the majority of the funds to build the DC Memorial in honor of the late civil rights icon.
Pentecostal Prophetess Juanita Bynum addressed an audience of thousands during a Sunday seminar at the 2008 Essence Music Festival on July 7, 2008 at the Ernest C. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. She's telling that audience that their "breakthrough is right here."
Ralph singing during soundcheck during New Edition's stop in Columbia, South Carolina; late August 2006. Johnny Gill, bringing the bottom to the group, really shows his vocal chops during this clip.
An exclusive clip of incomparable neo-soul music wunderkind Ledisi's opening number of 'Think of You' -- from new album Lost & Found -- at New York City's Highline Ballroom NYC August 31 2007
R&B star Usher made a rare performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City which presented The Dream Concert, a fundraiser for the DC Memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He introducd The Queen of Soul who performed her signature tune 'Respect' as her opening numnber. Sept. 18 2007.
Ledisi blows the audience away singing her touching ballad 'Please Someone Find Me' at the 17th Annual Divas Simply Singing benefit that was created, directed and hosted by original 'Dreamgirls' star Sheryl Lee Ralph on Oct. 6 at Los Angeles' Wilshire Ebel Theater.
Reclusive R&B crooner Keith Sweat appeared at the 2007 Essence Music Festival during a special tribute to his late friend Gerald Levert. Backstage, he opened up about a few things to the media.
A snippet of Jenifer Lewis' uproarious 'Black Don't Crack' performance from her newest one woman show Bipolar, Bath & Beyond. The 'Jackie's Back' actress nearly stole the show at the 17th Annual Divas Simply Singing benefit that was created, directed and hosted by original 'Dreamgirls' star Sheryl Lee Ralph on Oct. 6 at Los Angeles' Wilshire Ebel Theater.
An exclusive clip of incomparable neo-soul music wunderkind Ledisi's opening number of 'Think of You' -- from new album Lost & Fou An exclusive clip of incomparable neo-soul music wunderkind Ledisi's performance 'It's Alright' -- from new album Lost & Found -- at New York City's Highline Ballroom NYC August 31 2007 (more)
The neo-soul diva-in-the-making reigned supreme at the South Street Seaport on July 27, 2007. This is her version of Earth, Wind & Fire's classic 'Devotion.'
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