Singer-songwriter, Waterofelegance(real name Shaylee Jade Curnow) has been creating a buzz in the industry with her mix of jazzy R&B and Soul. Originally from Jacksonville Florida, she started singing at the age of 6 and early on decided to pursue a music career. Things have not been easy for her because she refuses to follow what some perceive to be a standard for female singers. The standard is that you should be wearing short dresses or skirts and showing skin to gain atte

If you are an R&B lover like me then you will fall in love with singer Didiboo, real name Julius Robinson). He makes the type of love songs that the ladies just fall in love with. He started singing at an early age and his father discovered he had talent and let him sing at church. When he grew up he wanted to discover other types of music and pursued his music career. After many years on the club circuit, he eventually landed a spot on the MTV show Making The Band 4 with P D

Indie jazz drummer, Jonathan Barber is so interesting rhythmically that I sometimes have to listen to the song again to catch that sound. This talented drummer from Hartford, Connecticut mixes jazz with not only the classic and swing style but also elements of gospel, soul, rock, and fusion. Those mixes create some amazing sounds and energy. Together with his band Vision Ahead, they have traveled the world and are being recognized by jazz lovers and jazz artists such as Terra

Nigerian-born and living in Ireland singer-songwriter, Caleb Kunle has been performing on the Irish music scene for quite some time. His mix of psychedelics with soul is smooth and you just want to hear more. Caleb Kunle who moved to Laois, Ireland as a young child is still getting used to his adopted country moving from Laos and its hustle and bustle to Ireland is a great change. He has been an artist to watch since 2020 and his music is a fusion of not only soul but jazz an

Singer-songwriter Fana Hues is a rising star on the R&B indie scene. She feels so blessed to finally be recognized because it was scary for her at one time. This Pasadena-born artist has been singing since she was two years old. Music is in her soul and she was born to parents who are both creative people. Her dad is a musician and singer-songwriter and her mother is a dancer. She says her musical journey began at an early age when she was playing with her family's band aroun

Samm Henshaw has been creating such a buzz on the indie music scene that I had to check it out. I was floored by his vocal ability and the smoothness and pitch reminding me of the R&B/Soul singers of yesteryear. Inabasi Samuel Henshaw professionally known as Samm Henshaw has been making the rounds on the London music scene. His parents who originate from Nigeria are not musicians but music was always played at home. Later he decided music was his calling and at church, he lea

Every so often you come across an artist whose music you fall in love with. Such is the case with jazz pianist, Jonny Liebeck from London, U.K. He captured my attention when I saw he had tracks on the dance music label, Traxsource. I researched more about this talented pianist and loved his compositions. He has been written about, especially in Latino music blogs or online magazines such as Latino Life. His mix of jazz with Latin/funk and soul has won audiences around the wor

Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter, LaTanya Alberto has everyone's ears listening to her smooth mix of R&B infused with soul, jazz, and mellow alternative music. When you listen to her voice you conjure images of a Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, and Indie Arie. She grew up listening to soul, gospel, and jazz because her parents played that music around the house. Latanya Alberto whose heritage is Surimenese and Curaçaoan had a mixture of those Caribbean cultures along with Dutch

I stumbled upon this sexy singer-songwriter and when I heard his latest song, Secret I had to stop the presses! It is sexy and oh so smooth. Reminds me of Marvin Gaye's song, I Want You, or even D'Angelo's song, How Does It Feel. Sexy songs like that you don't ever forget. Jerome Thomas from London, U.K. is one to watch. These days many artists do not want to be put into any one category of music. They prefer to be genre-bending and mix different sounds to create their own sp

It's not often when an artist just blows me away with their talent but Marc Rebillet did just that. A good friend of mine who has produced tracks in the past told me to check out this super-talented artist. He is incredible because he makes beats and sounds on the fly without having practiced or even planned it. Marc Rebillet from Dallas, Texas isn't your typical musician. He did start out at age 4 playing piano and is classically trained musically. He uses a loop machine, ke

From the first guitar riff on his latest song, The Devil's Daughters, I was hooked. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Shawn James makes the type of music that makes you stand up and take notice. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, and now residing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, his music is a mix of Blues/Folk with a lot of soul. When he was growing up in Chicago he was singing gospel music at his church choir and it wasn't until later that he started playing guitar and piano. When

Canadian indie jazz band from Montreal, The Liquor Store is making a name for itself on the jazz circuit. The band consists of seven members who are truly amazing musicians. They have been playing many of the jazz festivals around Canada. The band's infectious sounds and energy make you want to move. Their music is a mix of R&B, Electronica, funk with some hip-hop thrown in for good measure. They have been together since 2011 when a couple of accomplished jazz musicians got t

Who doesn't like to dance especially when you hear this duo's songs. Jungle is a British Electronic music project by producers Josh Lloyd Watson and Tom McFarland. Their music fuses funk and soul and the beats are fierce. I couldn't stop dancing to their latest song, Talk About It. This duo has been rocking the dance floors all around the world. The duo has known each other since they were kids and lived next door to each other in London. They also went to school together an

The drums are one of the most important instruments in a band. Especially in jazz where the drummer other than the pianist is front and center in keeping the complex beat. This exciting jazz drummer, Nate Smith can take something in 3 that modulates to 12/8 amazing complex beats that make you want to learn the drums. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia this exciting drummer started playing by age 11 but it was not jazz he was playing but rather rock and funk music. He credits his fa

Nubiyan Twist is a multi-genre jazz band from Leeds, England, and is based in London. They are not afraid to explore sounds from different parts of the world. Their leader and founder Tom Excell will tell you his band is never boring and is not strictly jazz. Tom Excell is classically trained on guitar and as anyone knows being classically trained is strict and no stepping outside of its rudimentary notes. It's probably one of the reasons why he decided to experiment. He met

Today's artists seem to have a deep appreciation for those that came before them. Especially these young artists coming from England and Italy. This singer-songwriter and guitarist reminds me of singer Jamiroquai in his mix of styles with a jazz vibe. Oscar Jerome is an artist to watch and so many are paying attention to this Norwich-born and London-based singer-songwriter/guitarist. He studied at the same music conservatory(Trinity Laban) as legendary afro-beat saxophonist a

When I first heard this singer I was blown away. The smoothness of his falsetto had me at hello. Meet Curtis Harding from Saginaw, Michigan who is making the kind of soul music that makes you reminisce about days long gone. His mixture of gospel, blues, R&B, psychedelia, with some sprinkles of rock in his soul music is a perfect blend. Growing up music was very prevalent in his household. His mother was a gospel singer and he and his family would go on tour with her. As a you

Keeping my ear to the streets lately has me super-excited about hearing up-and-coming singers that are creating sounds with the mixing of music genres but still keeping the traditional jazz vibe. This singer-songwriter is a triple threat, not only because she can sing but also as a producer and DJ. Emmavie Mbongo or simply Emmavie has been working the music scene in London. Her name seems to be on the lips of many in the music industry and several artists like Joe Budden, Jon

The smooth jazz grooves and vocals of this Scandinavian singer-songwriter will have you paying attention. Marie Dahlstrom from Roskilde, Denmark has been making music for the past 10 years but made her album debut in 2020. She has been labeled the Scandinavian NeoSoul singer to watch by many in the jazz world. Her music incorporates the genres of Soul, R&B, and Jazz that are soothing to your ears. When I first heard her song, Like Sand, and her debut album of the same name la

When I first saw a picture this singer-songwriter and instrumentalist, I thought Jackie Brown or Cleopatra Jones but her voice is smooth and earthly. Tanerelle Stevens from California has been making music for quite some time. Her passion for music began at the age of 8 when she knew she wanted to be a musician and started writing songs in her city of birth, Atlanta, Georgia. At 18 she decided to move to Los Angeles, California to pursue her dreams. Obviously, this was a gr