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

Gladys Knight And The Pips

Iconic Soul and R&B Group

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

Phyllis Hyman

Late American R&B and Jazz Singer

Ray Parker Jr.

Ghostbusters Theme Songwriter and R&B Artist

Billy Griffin

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

Keni Burke

Soulful R&B Singer-Songwriter and Bassist

Brick

Jermaine Jackson

American Singer and Former Member of The Jackson 5

André Cymone

80s Funk-Rock Pioneer and Prince Collaborator

GQ

The Hues Corporation

70s Pop-Soul Group Behind Rock the Boat Hit

Diana Ross

Legendary Motown Diva and Solo Superstar

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

B.T. Express

Funk and Soul Group from the 1970s

Patti LaBelle

Legendary Soul and R&B Singer

Cheryl Lynn

American R&B and Disco Singer

Boogie Down Productions

Pioneering Hip-Hop Group from the Bronx

Zapp

Pioneering Funk and Electro Band

Eddie Kendricks

Former Temptations Vocalist and Soul Solo Artist

The Tymes

Philadelphia Soul Vocal Group

Regina Belle

Grammy Award-Winning R&B and Soul Singer

Syreeta

Soulful Motown Singer-Songwriter

Ingram

Emerging Indie Pop Duo

Glenn Jones

Blue Magic

Mtume

Funk and R&B Band Known for Juicy Fruit Hit

Eloise Laws

Soulful American Singer and Broadway Performer

Enchantment

1970s R&B Vocal Group

Beggar & Co.

British Jazz-Funk Ensemble

Juicy

Full Force

Rodney Franklin

Jazz Pianist and Composer

Muscle Shoals Horns

Ron Banks

La Toya Jackson

American Pop Singer and Entertainer

Tamiko Jones

Soulful American Singer and Flutist

Kashif

Raydio

70s American Funk and R&B Band

Gladys Knight

Legendary Soul and R&B Singer

Leon Haywood

Sass

Tease

Emerging Indie Pop Duo