When I first heard the Alabama born Gospel and R&B Artists, Ms. Candi Staton sing her soulful lyrics to the 1976 disco chart-topper “Young Hearts Run Free”, I knew she…

BackBeat R&B recently caught up with Debbie and Camille of the legendary “Sister Sledge” who achieved global success at the height of the disco era and were one of the…

Tall, handsome, and wisely warm, LaMonte McLemore is the founder of music legends The 5th Dimension. The male/female quintet’s trailblazing Pop-Soul sound garnered 6 Grammy Awards, countless Gold and Platinum…

 When I think of Bill Withers, I think of both my grandmothers, even though I’m all grown up now, I still rely on some of the advice they both passed…

Check out the esteemed and very talented  Fergus Hambleton who is excited about releasing his new single “Walking In A Storm” from his newly released album “Neighbourhoods”.  The singer, songwriter,…

If you are a Jazz enthusiast and want a weekend of fun June 27th and 28th, then come on down to the Saratoga Jazz Festival for their 43rd annual performance.…

Janet Jackson recently announced a 34-day World Tour over the summer and she is working on her new album titled “Black Diamond.” “She said she’s excited to share this new…

Are you looking for some of the greatest musical performances by some of the world’s legendary Jazz and R&B artists? Check out a list of concerts BackBeat R&B has comprised…

We all know how great music makes us feel. R&B music and its lyrics are powerful. Jazz soothes the soul and warms the heart. As Confucius once said, ” Music…

As the Christmas season approaches, the holidays can be one of the most joyous times to see an R&B, Jazz or Classical concert. There’s something about the spirit of the…