Black people have long used music as a form of resistance and a tool for change in America. From spirituals that were sung during enslavement to the freedom songs of the Civil Rights Movement, as well ...

If you’re looking for a voice that’s reminiscent of the jazz and soul artists of the past—look no further than singer Ledisi. After her third studio album in 2007 brought her not one but two Grammy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Let the rejoicing rise. R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," ahead of the 2025 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Original story: R&B star Ledisi performed on one of the biggest stages in her Grammy-winning career with a compelling live ...

As Super Bowl madness descended on New Orleans Sunday (Feb. 9,) the Louisiana city showcased its homegrown talent at every turn. Metairie native (and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner) Jon Batiste ...

Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week.

The Super Bowl is the biggest event in American sports. And while some viewers just want to watch the game itself, plenty of others are tuning in for the excitement surrounding it. The NFL ...

Ledisi gave a soul-stirring and impassioned performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the pregame ceremony at the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday. The R&B singer stood on a platform in ...

To her nearly 1 million Instagram followers, New Orleans-born singer and actress Ledisi self-identifies thusly: “I am a sexy nerd and I belong to God.” “That pretty much sums it up,” she said during a ...

The singer, whose full name is Ledisi Anibade Young, said that she is "overwhelmed" and "honored" to sing the hymn Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The ...