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Road Show: Neo-Soul Style
By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Tonight, the Heineken Red Star Soul series kicks off in Philadelphia at the Theater of the Living Arts.
Featuring performances by Floetry, Goapele, Raheem DeVaughn, Emily King, Chrisette Michele, Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby, the show is the official start of a multi-city concert, three-month long jaunt celebrating and recognizing emerging and established artists and individuals who have blazed independent paths to success in the soul music category.
According to publicist Paula Witt, the idea behind RSS is to provide a platform for the artists and to allow Heineken to give its first ever Independent Achiever Award to someone in each city who has had a major impact o the soul music scene but has not been recognized.
Entertainment attorney James Elam is the recipient of the Philadelphia honors.
The concerts (info listed below) will be an invitation-only music experience and feature performances by soul music's established and emerging artists including Angie Stone, Raphael Saadiq, Lyfe Jennings, Amel Larrieux, Bilal, Goapele, Leela James, Robin Thicke and Dwele, along with the above-mentioned acts and others.
"Heineken Red Star Soul lends a spotlight to performers who are inspiring a generation with their aspirational spirit and undeniable talent," said Heineken brand director Andy Glaser. "We're proud to share this premium experience and these talented performers with our consumers and to provide a forum to showcase rising talents in soul music. Red Star Soul is another example of Heinekens long-term commitment to bring original and innovative music experiences to our consumers."
Dates, cities, venues and performers follows:
9/20 Detroit Bleu Amel Larrieux, Dwele, Raheem DeVaughn, Politicks and Chrisette Michele
9/25 Cleveland HOB Lyfe Jennings, Cheri Dennis, Raheem DeVaughn, Noel, Politicks and Chrisette Michele
10/2 New York Nokia Center Raphael Saadiq, Raheem DeVaughn, Emily King, Chrisette Michele, Robin Thicke, Claudette Ortiz, Ryan Toby and Politicks
10/10 Chicago, Park West Angie Stone, Raheem DeVaughn, Bilal, Chrisette Michele and Politicks
10/20 Washington, D.C. Love Robin Thicke, Raheem DeVaughn, Emily King, Chrisette Michele, Governor, Ryan Toby, Claudette Ortiz and Politicks
10/25 Houston The Parador, : Bilal, Leela James, Raheem DeVaughn, Chrisette Michele and Mirrah
11/8 Atlanta, Center Stage Donnell Jones, Shareefa, Raheem DeVaughn, Chrisette Michele and Politicks
(pictured from left to right: Lyfe Jennings, Angie Stone and Raheem DeVaughn)
VIDEO NEO-SOUL
Watch Lyfe Jenning's latest "S.E.X." here.
Check out Raheem DeVaughn's "Guess Who Loves You More" here.
Lastly, Queen of Neo-Soul Angie Stone delivers a bass thumping dance remix of her hit song "Wish I Didn't Miss You" here.
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hey i'm a big fan of all u guys i'm from va beach but living in lakeland fl near tampa fl i would love to have you uys come to tampa or orlando please me and allof my nursing buddyswill come ut and jam with u guys exspecially with robin thicke u have a new fan here .
smooches,
to al of you that keep our heads moving and our hearts singing
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Yo I beg you please come to MIAMI!!!!!! We need a break from the dancehall, reaggeton, crunk stuff. We love neo soul music too!!! I would give anything to see this concert!!!
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WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH BILAL? WHEN THE NEXT ALBUM COMING OUT? THE TOUR KICKED OFF IN PHILLY. I DIDN'T HEAR ABOUT IT. I HOPE AN RED STAR ABLUM IN STORES. EVERY LISTED SOUNDS GOOD. RAPHAEL SAADIQ KEEP DOIN YOUR THING. MUSIC THAT TOUCHS THE SOUL..........
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i love floetry.can you please tell me what's up with MUSIC the soul child.please tell me something. i need to here from you baby.me and my husband need you
2/22/07 2:30 PM