Melba Moore

Tony Award-Winning R&B Singer and Actress

Gladys Knight And The Pips

Iconic Soul and R&B Group

Manhattans

Iconic R&B/Soul Vocal Group

Norman Connors

Jazz Drummer and R&B Producer

Dionne Warwick

Legendary American Pop and R&B Singer

Ray Parker Jr.

Ghostbusters Theme Songwriter and R&B Artist

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

Diana Ross

Legendary Motown Diva and Solo Superstar

Roy Ayers

Legendary American Jazz-Funk Vibraphonist

George Duke

Versatile Jazz and Funk Keyboardist

Tyrone Davis

Soulful Chicago R&B Singer

Phyllis Hyman

Late American R&B and Jazz Singer

Brick

GQ

Jermaine Jackson

American Singer and Former Member of The Jackson 5

Keni Burke

Soulful R&B Singer-Songwriter and Bassist

Billy Griffin

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

Full Force

The Hues Corporation

70s Pop-Soul Group Behind Rock the Boat Hit

Raydio

70s American Funk and R&B Band

André Cymone

80s Funk-Rock Pioneer and Prince Collaborator

Tease

Emerging Indie Pop Duo

Peter Brown

Millie Jackson

Soulful American R&B and Funk Singer

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

Toni Braxton

Grammy Award-Winning R&B Songstress

Gary Bartz

Jazz Saxophonist and Composer

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

The Tymes

Philadelphia Soul Vocal Group

Boogie Down Productions

Pioneering Hip-Hop Group from the Bronx

Eddie Kendricks

Former Temptations Vocalist and Soul Solo Artist

Zapp

Pioneering Funk and Electro Band

Regina Belle

Grammy Award-Winning R&B and Soul Singer

Ingram

Emerging Indie Pop Duo

Enchantment

1970s R&B Vocal Group

Syreeta

Soulful Motown Singer-Songwriter

Mtume

Funk and R&B Band Known for Juicy Fruit Hit

Blue Magic

Eloise Laws

Soulful American Singer and Broadway Performer

Glenn Jones

Nona Hendryx

Innovative Funk-Rock Singer and Labelle Member

Beggar & Co.

British Jazz-Funk Ensemble

Ron Banks

Juicy

Muscle Shoals Horns

Rodney Franklin

Jazz Pianist and Composer

Wynd Chymes

La Toya Jackson

American Pop Singer and Entertainer

Charlie Singleton

Leon Haywood