Melba Moore

Tony Award-Winning R&B Singer and Actress

Manhattans

Iconic R&B/Soul Vocal Group

Dionne Warwick

Legendary American Pop and R&B Singer

Norman Connors

Jazz Drummer and R&B Producer

Michael Henderson

Soul and Funk Bassist and Vocalist

Herbie Hancock

Jazz Legend and Innovative Keyboardist

Earth, Wind & Fire

Legendary Funk and Soul Group

Johnny Mathis

Legendary American Crooner and Romantic Balladeer

Gladys Knight And The Pips

Iconic Soul and R&B Group

Phyllis Hyman

Late American R&B and Jazz Singer

Billy Griffin

Former Lead Singer of The Miracles and R&B Solo...

Brick

Jermaine Jackson

American Singer and Former Member of The Jackson 5

GQ

Roy Ayers

Legendary American Jazz-Funk Vibraphonist

Millie Jackson

Soulful American R&B and Funk Singer

George Duke

Versatile Jazz and Funk Keyboardist

Ohio Players

Funk and Soul Pioneers from Ohio

Kenny G

Grammy-winning Smooth Jazz Saxophonist

Stanley Clarke

Renowned American Jazz Bassist and Composer

KC & The Sunshine Band

70s Funk and Disco Icons

Gary Bartz

Jazz Saxophonist and Composer

Toni Braxton

Grammy Award-Winning R&B Songstress

Tyrone Davis

Soulful Chicago R&B Singer

The Delfonics

Philadelphia Soul Vocal Group

Thelma Houston

Grammy Award-Winning Soul and Disco Singer

Patti LaBelle

Legendary Soul and R&B Singer

B.T. Express

Funk and Soul Group from the 1970s

Cheryl Lynn

American R&B and Disco Singer

Zapp

Pioneering Funk and Electro Band

Eddie Kendricks

Former Temptations Vocalist and Soul Solo Artist

Boogie Down Productions

Pioneering Hip-Hop Group from the Bronx

Regina Belle

Grammy Award-Winning R&B and Soul Singer

The Tymes

Philadelphia Soul Vocal Group

Ray Parker Jr.

Ghostbusters Theme Songwriter and R&B Artist

Blue Magic

Glenn Jones

Mtume

Funk and R&B Band Known for Juicy Fruit Hit

Eloise Laws

Soulful American Singer and Broadway Performer

Syreeta

Soulful Motown Singer-Songwriter

Enchantment

1970s R&B Vocal Group

Keni Burke

Soulful R&B Singer-Songwriter and Bassist

Ron Banks

Juicy

Muscle Shoals Horns

Rodney Franklin

Jazz Pianist and Composer

Beggar & Co.

British Jazz-Funk Ensemble

Ingram

Emerging Indie Pop Duo

Full Force

Tease

Emerging Indie Pop Duo

Sass

The Hues Corporation

70s Pop-Soul Group Behind Rock the Boat Hit

Kashif

André Cymone

80s Funk-Rock Pioneer and Prince Collaborator

Tamiko Jones

Soulful American Singer and Flutist

La Toya Jackson

American Pop Singer and Entertainer

Gladys Knight

Legendary Soul and R&B Singer

Leon Haywood

Charlie Singleton

Wynd Chymes