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R&B

by Teddy Sandler | May 29, 2025

A Night of Icons: A Preview of Grace Jones and Janelle Monáe at Ravinia with Queen!

by Dave Hoekstra | April 11, 2024

For the Culture, by the Culture, with the Culture: How the Black Promoters Collective is Changing the Concert Game

by Dave Hoekstra | March 26, 2024

Corny Jokes, Clothes from Another Planet and Crimes of Passion: When the Supper Club Was King

by Craig Bechtel | February 20, 2024

“Be Who You Are”: A Preview of Jon Batiste at The Riviera

by Dave Hoekstra | September 12, 2023

A Positive Light: The Soul Children of Chicago Sing “O-o-h Child” at Chicago Live!

by Brian Hieggelke | September 5, 2023

Can’t-Miss Music Events (Fall Arts Preview 2023)

by Robert Rodi | May 5, 2023

It’s the Voice, Bitch: The Power Behind Lizzo’s Persona

by Robert Rodi | February 4, 2022

Soul Tracking: The Journey of Bettye LaVette

by Dave Hoekstra | July 10, 2020

“O-o-h Child”: The Chicago Birth of an R&B Anthem

by Robert Rodi | March 13, 2019

Not Saying Uncle: A Preview of Phillip-Michael Scales at Tonic Room

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