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SUMMARY:Spyro Gyra
DESCRIPTION:“these… grooves are state-of-the-art” – All About Jazz\n  \nIn 2024\, Jay Beckenstein and band started its observation of the fiftieth anniversary of the band. What started as a diversion\, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door) continues its evolution into 2025. It began inauspiciously when Beckenstein and a few musician friends in Buffalo\, NY organized a get together on their shared night off from working in bands that actually made money. It was a simple\, humble idea with a name that was likewise simple and humble\, “Tuesday Night Jazz Jam”.  \nFast forward fifty years and this jazz super-group has released over thirty albums\, garnering gold and platinum along the way. They’ve played over 10\,000 concerts on six continents. Further\, Spyro Gyra has maintained its standards of excellence. Thus\, these standards have sustained them on the “A list” of live attractions in jazz for fifty years. Renowned bass player Will Lee once referred to the ensemble as a “well-oiled road machine” as a tribute to their daunting schedule\, bringing their music to fans around the globe. \nFans of the band are familiar with the group’s rise to international prominence from humble beginnings in Buffalo\, New York. That’s when a few area musicians arranged for a weekly gig of playing less commercial music on everyone’s night off. Soon the word got around; the core group was joined by many musicians to come and have fun. And customers started showing up\, too\, prompting the club owner to press Beckenstein for a band name. Beckenstein offered up this late night\, tipsy answer\, “You can call it ‘spirogyra’”\, algae he had studied once. The next week\, he came back and there it was\, misspelling and all\, and so it began in 1974. \nRecommended for fans of Return to Forever\, Yellowjackets\, David Sanborn and Brecker Brothers. \n📸: David White
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/spyro-gyra-aug19-2026/2026-08-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 3: A Celebration of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating three of the most iconic and influential voices in modern R&B and soul!\n  \nLadies of Soul\, Vol. 3 honors the artistry\, songwriting\, and cultural impact of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige. Here\, each of these artists reshaped contemporary soul by blending R&B\, hip-hop\, jazz\, gospel\, and raw emotional storytelling. \nThe evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band. Additionally\, hear beloved classics\, deep cuts\, and fan favorites from across these legendary catalogs. \nSolorah The Essence is the vocalist/leader of jazz/R&B fusion collective Bakkwooddrift. Also\, her angelic voice embodies soulful black music.  \nCornisha Garmon is a Terrytown recording artist. She has worked with several national recording and touring artists\, and is a featured vocalist for “The Spirit of Whitney”. Furthermore\, she is the vocalist for Greats Gone 2 Soon and Mid America Talent. \nSinger/songwriter/actor Monique Blakey discovered her very large voice at a very young age. She began singing at the age of five and acting by the age of nine. Monique was immediately thrust into talent shows\, plays\, and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down yet! Additionally\, she has worked on network TV\, recorded with several mainstream artists\, and acted in several stage productions. Also\, she recently landed her first role in a Hulu series. \nMusicians:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nGlory Yard\, drums\nTommy Barbarella\, keyboards
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-3-a-celebration-of-alicia-keys-lauryn-hill-mary-j-blige-aug21-2026/2026-08-21/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 3: A Celebration of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating three of the most iconic and influential voices in modern R&B and soul!\n  \nLadies of Soul\, Vol. 3 honors the artistry\, songwriting\, and cultural impact of Alicia Keys\, Lauryn Hill\, and Mary J. Blige. Here\, each of these artists reshaped contemporary soul by blending R&B\, hip-hop\, jazz\, gospel\, and raw emotional storytelling. \nThe evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band. Additionally\, hear beloved classics\, deep cuts\, and fan favorites from across these legendary catalogs. \nSolorah The Essence is the vocalist/leader of jazz/R&B fusion collective Bakkwooddrift. Also\, her angelic voice embodies soulful black music.  \nCornisha Garmon is a Terrytown recording artist. She has worked with several national recording and touring artists\, and is a featured vocalist for “The Spirit of Whitney”. Furthermore\, she is the vocalist for Greats Gone 2 Soon and Mid America Talent. \nSinger/songwriter/actor Monique Blakey discovered her very large voice at a very young age. She began singing at the age of five and acting by the age of nine. Monique was immediately thrust into talent shows\, plays\, and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down yet! Additionally\, she has worked on network TV\, recorded with several mainstream artists\, and acted in several stage productions. Also\, she recently landed her first role in a Hulu series. \nMusicians:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nGlory Yard\, drums\nTommy Barbarella\, keyboards
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-3-a-celebration-of-alicia-keys-lauryn-hill-mary-j-blige-aug21-2026/2026-08-21/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T192134Z
CREATED:20260512T184154Z
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SUMMARY:Musiq Soulchild
DESCRIPTION:“slyly assured\, smoothly sexy… neo-soul” – AllMusic\n  \nMusiq Soulchild is a pioneering hip-hop soul artist celebrated for his unique sound and raw talent. Growing up in the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia\, Musiq built his reputation by beatboxing for MCs. Additionally\, he built his name freestyling on the open mic circuit\, and performing acapella for strangers on the streets. Moreover\, his musical style is deeply inspired by the R&B and soul sounds of the 1970s. Thus\, he adopted the name “Soulchild” to pay homage to his greatest influences: Stevie Wonder\, Donny Hathaway\, and Marvin Gaye. \nMusiq Soulchild’s career took off in the late 1990s. There\, he transitioned from street performances to signing a major record deal with Def Jam in 2000. He quickly became a leading figure in the “neo-soul” movement\, bringing a fresh and authentic sound that resonated with fans worldwide. Over the years\, he has released several successful albums and sold millions of records globally. \nIn September 2017\, Musiq released his eighth studio album\, Feel The Real. Here\, this twenty-four-track double album featured the hit single “Start Over.” The album’s success was marked by its peak performance on the charts and earned Musiq his thirteenth Grammy nomination. Furthermore\, this solidified his status as one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. \nThroughout his illustrious career\, Musiq Soulchild has garnered numerous awards and nominations. Also\, this includes accolades from Billboard\, BET\, ASCAP\, BMI\, and Soul Train. His talent has also been recognized by MTV\, the American Music Awards\, and the NAACP. His contributions to music have left an indelible mark\, making him a true artist and a lasting influence in the world of R&B and soul. \nRecommended for fans of D’Angelo\, Erykah Badu\, Bill Withers and Meshell Ndegeocello.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/musiq-soulchild-aug-2026/2026-08-27/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Musiq Soulchild
DESCRIPTION:“slyly assured\, smoothly sexy… neo-soul” – AllMusic\n  \nMusiq Soulchild is a pioneering hip-hop soul artist celebrated for his unique sound and raw talent. Growing up in the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia\, Musiq built his reputation by beatboxing for MCs. Additionally\, he built his name freestyling on the open mic circuit\, and performing acapella for strangers on the streets. Moreover\, his musical style is deeply inspired by the R&B and soul sounds of the 1970s. Thus\, he adopted the name “Soulchild” to pay homage to his greatest influences: Stevie Wonder\, Donny Hathaway\, and Marvin Gaye. \nMusiq Soulchild’s career took off in the late 1990s. There\, he transitioned from street performances to signing a major record deal with Def Jam in 2000. He quickly became a leading figure in the “neo-soul” movement\, bringing a fresh and authentic sound that resonated with fans worldwide. Over the years\, he has released several successful albums and sold millions of records globally. \nIn September 2017\, Musiq released his eighth studio album\, Feel The Real. Here\, this twenty-four-track double album featured the hit single “Start Over.” The album’s success was marked by its peak performance on the charts and earned Musiq his thirteenth Grammy nomination. Furthermore\, this solidified his status as one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. \nThroughout his illustrious career\, Musiq Soulchild has garnered numerous awards and nominations. Also\, this includes accolades from Billboard\, BET\, ASCAP\, BMI\, and Soul Train. His talent has also been recognized by MTV\, the American Music Awards\, and the NAACP. His contributions to music have left an indelible mark\, making him a true artist and a lasting influence in the world of R&B and soul. \nRecommended for fans of D’Angelo\, Erykah Badu\, Bill Withers and Meshell Ndegeocello.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/musiq-soulchild-aug-2026/2026-08-27/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Musiq Soulchild
DESCRIPTION:“slyly assured\, smoothly sexy… neo-soul” – AllMusic\n  \nMusiq Soulchild is a pioneering hip-hop soul artist celebrated for his unique sound and raw talent. Growing up in the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia\, Musiq built his reputation by beatboxing for MCs. Additionally\, he built his name freestyling on the open mic circuit\, and performing acapella for strangers on the streets. Moreover\, his musical style is deeply inspired by the R&B and soul sounds of the 1970s. Thus\, he adopted the name “Soulchild” to pay homage to his greatest influences: Stevie Wonder\, Donny Hathaway\, and Marvin Gaye. \nMusiq Soulchild’s career took off in the late 1990s. There\, he transitioned from street performances to signing a major record deal with Def Jam in 2000. He quickly became a leading figure in the “neo-soul” movement\, bringing a fresh and authentic sound that resonated with fans worldwide. Over the years\, he has released several successful albums and sold millions of records globally. \nIn September 2017\, Musiq released his eighth studio album\, Feel The Real. Here\, this twenty-four-track double album featured the hit single “Start Over.” The album’s success was marked by its peak performance on the charts and earned Musiq his thirteenth Grammy nomination. Furthermore\, this solidified his status as one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. \nThroughout his illustrious career\, Musiq Soulchild has garnered numerous awards and nominations. Also\, this includes accolades from Billboard\, BET\, ASCAP\, BMI\, and Soul Train. His talent has also been recognized by MTV\, the American Music Awards\, and the NAACP. His contributions to music have left an indelible mark\, making him a true artist and a lasting influence in the world of R&B and soul. \nRecommended for fans of D’Angelo\, Erykah Badu\, Bill Withers and Meshell Ndegeocello.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/musiq-soulchild-aug-2026/2026-08-28/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Musiq Soulchild
DESCRIPTION:“slyly assured\, smoothly sexy… neo-soul” – AllMusic\n  \nMusiq Soulchild is a pioneering hip-hop soul artist celebrated for his unique sound and raw talent. Growing up in the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia\, Musiq built his reputation by beatboxing for MCs. Additionally\, he built his name freestyling on the open mic circuit\, and performing acapella for strangers on the streets. Moreover\, his musical style is deeply inspired by the R&B and soul sounds of the 1970s. Thus\, he adopted the name “Soulchild” to pay homage to his greatest influences: Stevie Wonder\, Donny Hathaway\, and Marvin Gaye. \nMusiq Soulchild’s career took off in the late 1990s. There\, he transitioned from street performances to signing a major record deal with Def Jam in 2000. He quickly became a leading figure in the “neo-soul” movement\, bringing a fresh and authentic sound that resonated with fans worldwide. Over the years\, he has released several successful albums and sold millions of records globally. \nIn September 2017\, Musiq released his eighth studio album\, Feel The Real. Here\, this twenty-four-track double album featured the hit single “Start Over.” The album’s success was marked by its peak performance on the charts and earned Musiq his thirteenth Grammy nomination. Furthermore\, this solidified his status as one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. \nThroughout his illustrious career\, Musiq Soulchild has garnered numerous awards and nominations. Also\, this includes accolades from Billboard\, BET\, ASCAP\, BMI\, and Soul Train. His talent has also been recognized by MTV\, the American Music Awards\, and the NAACP. His contributions to music have left an indelible mark\, making him a true artist and a lasting influence in the world of R&B and soul. \nRecommended for fans of D’Angelo\, Erykah Badu\, Bill Withers and Meshell Ndegeocello.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/musiq-soulchild-aug-2026/2026-08-28/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T203000
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SUMMARY:Musiq Soulchild
DESCRIPTION:“slyly assured\, smoothly sexy… neo-soul” – AllMusic\n  \nMusiq Soulchild is a pioneering hip-hop soul artist celebrated for his unique sound and raw talent. Growing up in the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia\, Musiq built his reputation by beatboxing for MCs. Additionally\, he built his name freestyling on the open mic circuit\, and performing acapella for strangers on the streets. Moreover\, his musical style is deeply inspired by the R&B and soul sounds of the 1970s. Thus\, he adopted the name “Soulchild” to pay homage to his greatest influences: Stevie Wonder\, Donny Hathaway\, and Marvin Gaye. \nMusiq Soulchild’s career took off in the late 1990s. There\, he transitioned from street performances to signing a major record deal with Def Jam in 2000. He quickly became a leading figure in the “neo-soul” movement\, bringing a fresh and authentic sound that resonated with fans worldwide. Over the years\, he has released several successful albums and sold millions of records globally. \nIn September 2017\, Musiq released his eighth studio album\, Feel The Real. Here\, this twenty-four-track double album featured the hit single “Start Over.” The album’s success was marked by its peak performance on the charts and earned Musiq his thirteenth Grammy nomination. Furthermore\, this solidified his status as one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. \nThroughout his illustrious career\, Musiq Soulchild has garnered numerous awards and nominations. Also\, this includes accolades from Billboard\, BET\, ASCAP\, BMI\, and Soul Train. His talent has also been recognized by MTV\, the American Music Awards\, and the NAACP. His contributions to music have left an indelible mark\, making him a true artist and a lasting influence in the world of R&B and soul. \nRecommended for fans of D’Angelo\, Erykah Badu\, Bill Withers and Meshell Ndegeocello.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/musiq-soulchild-aug-2026/2026-08-29/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Musiq Soulchild
DESCRIPTION:“slyly assured\, smoothly sexy… neo-soul” – AllMusic\n  \nMusiq Soulchild is a pioneering hip-hop soul artist celebrated for his unique sound and raw talent. Growing up in the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia\, Musiq built his reputation by beatboxing for MCs. Additionally\, he built his name freestyling on the open mic circuit\, and performing acapella for strangers on the streets. Moreover\, his musical style is deeply inspired by the R&B and soul sounds of the 1970s. Thus\, he adopted the name “Soulchild” to pay homage to his greatest influences: Stevie Wonder\, Donny Hathaway\, and Marvin Gaye. \nMusiq Soulchild’s career took off in the late 1990s. There\, he transitioned from street performances to signing a major record deal with Def Jam in 2000. He quickly became a leading figure in the “neo-soul” movement\, bringing a fresh and authentic sound that resonated with fans worldwide. Over the years\, he has released several successful albums and sold millions of records globally. \nIn September 2017\, Musiq released his eighth studio album\, Feel The Real. Here\, this twenty-four-track double album featured the hit single “Start Over.” The album’s success was marked by its peak performance on the charts and earned Musiq his thirteenth Grammy nomination. Furthermore\, this solidified his status as one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. \nThroughout his illustrious career\, Musiq Soulchild has garnered numerous awards and nominations. Also\, this includes accolades from Billboard\, BET\, ASCAP\, BMI\, and Soul Train. His talent has also been recognized by MTV\, the American Music Awards\, and the NAACP. His contributions to music have left an indelible mark\, making him a true artist and a lasting influence in the world of R&B and soul. \nRecommended for fans of D’Angelo\, Erykah Badu\, Bill Withers and Meshell Ndegeocello.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/musiq-soulchild-aug-2026/2026-08-29/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T210000
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SUMMARY:Bettye LaVette Duo
DESCRIPTION:“Classic soul singing doesn’t get any better.” – New York Times\n  \nAn intimate evening with Bettye LaVette\, accompanied by Etienne Stadwijk on keyboards. \nThe New York Times hailed Bettye LaVette as “one of the great soul interpreters of her generation”. Here\, she serves as song stylist\, able to take a song from any genre and make it completely her own. To quote the late\, great George Jones\, “Bettye is truly a ‘singer’s singer’.” \nThese intimate shows feature Bettye performing songs and telling stories from throughout her sixty-four-year career. Furthermore\, hearing Bettye in this setting\, stripped down to just her voice and keyboards\, provides a very captivating experience. \nHer career began in 1962\, at sixteen years old\, in Detroit\, Michigan. Atlantic Records released her first single\, “My Man-He’s A Lovin’ Man”. Then\, throughout the 60s and 70s\, she recorded for several major labels\, but never broke through. Additionally\, she appeared in the Broadway musical Bubbling Brown Sugar alongside Honi Coles and Cab Calloway. \nSince her resurgence in 2000\, the R&B Foundation awarded her its Pioneer Award\, and she has won several Blues Music Awards. Also\, both the Blues Hall of Fame and R&B Hall of Fame inducted her. Moreover\, the Americana Music Association presented her with the Legacy Award\, and she has received seven Grammy nominations. \nAccording to Steve Jordan\, who produced her last three albums: “When Bettye gets a hold of a song\, it becomes her song. It’s like she wrote it. Bettye LaVette is like a combination of Frank Sinatra\, Billie Holiday and Miles Davis.” \nNow\, LaVette is eighty years old and in her sixty-fourth year in show business. Here\, she is one of very few who were active during the birth of soul music in the 1960s who still perform and create vital recordings today. \nRecommended for fans of Bob Moses\, Sam Cooke\, Andra Day and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/bettye-lavette-duo-sep11-2026/
CATEGORIES:R&B,Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T230000
DTSTAMP:20260807T140545Z
CREATED:20260528T151231Z
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SUMMARY:Dominique Fils-Aimé
DESCRIPTION:“so much soul… unmistakably sunlit style” – Spin\n  \nDominique Fils-Aimé has established herself as one of today’s leading voices in vocal jazz. Also\, the Montreal singer-songwriter has won two Juno Awards. Her latest album\, Our Roots Run Deep (2023)\, earned the 2024 JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Additionally\, it received the 2024 Félix Award for Best Jazz Album at ADISQ. There\, this affirms the importance of her artistic vision at the crossroads of jazz\, soul\, and blues. \nIn February 2026\, she unveiled the second chapter of her sophomore trilogy with new album My World Is The Sun. With this project\, Fils-Aimé continues her exploration of sonic\, creative\, and spiritual freedom. \nOn stage\, she offers an immersive performance that invites audiences to delve into the roots of their soul. Moreover\, she is guided by a profound quest for connection. She released her first live album Live at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2025. Here\, it stands as a testament to the strength of her stage presence and her ability to forge an intimate bond with her audience. \nIn recent years\, she has performed on many prestigious stages. For example\, Blue Note New York\, Blue Note Los Angeles\, Monterey Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival. Additionally\, she has opened for Melody Gardot\, Diana Krall\, and Jamie Cullum in many European theaters. \nIn 2026\, Dominique Fils-Aimé will bring her new album to the stage on a world tour. Thus\, she has announced concerts in Europe at La Maroquinerie (Paris) and Le Botanique (Brussels). Further\, dates in Canada at the Montreal International Jazz Festival\, and across the United States. \nRecommended for fans of Erykah Badu\, Gregory Porter\, Lianne La Havas and José James. \n📸: Vladim Vilain
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/dominique-fils-aime-sep13-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T150946Z
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SUMMARY:Talib Kweli
DESCRIPTION:“the vanguard for deep-thinking conscious rap” – Pitchfork\n  \nTalib Kweli is one of the most lyrically gifted\, socially aware and politically insightful rappers working today. The Brooklyn-based MC has earned his stripes with over twenty years of recording and performing. \n“I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. Not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I am trying to reach the apex of where I am now\, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.” \nAfter twenty years of releasing mesmerizing music\, Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished hip-hop artists. He works regularly with Yasiin Bey as one-half of Black Star\, and partners with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal. He collaborates with Kanye West\, Pharrell Williams\, Just Blaze\, J Dilla\, and Madlib. However\, his landmark solo material sets him apart. Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism. Also\, he crafts captivating stories and can rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental. \nKweli founded Javotti Media in 2011\, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” The company\, named after his paternal grandmother\, released his 2011 album\, Gutter Rainbows. Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media into a media powerhouse that releases music\, films and books. \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, The Roots\, Yasiin Bey and Fugees.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/talib-kweli-sep19-2026/2026-09-19/1/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T233000
DTSTAMP:20260918T150946Z
CREATED:20260810T180357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T150946Z
UID:10003593-1789853400-1789860600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Talib Kweli
DESCRIPTION:“the vanguard for deep-thinking conscious rap” – Pitchfork\n  \nTalib Kweli is one of the most lyrically gifted\, socially aware and politically insightful rappers working today. The Brooklyn-based MC has earned his stripes with over twenty years of recording and performing. \n“I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. Not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I am trying to reach the apex of where I am now\, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.” \nAfter twenty years of releasing mesmerizing music\, Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and accomplished hip-hop artists. He works regularly with Yasiin Bey as one-half of Black Star\, and partners with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal. He collaborates with Kanye West\, Pharrell Williams\, Just Blaze\, J Dilla\, and Madlib. However\, his landmark solo material sets him apart. Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism. Also\, he crafts captivating stories and can rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental. \nKweli founded Javotti Media in 2011\, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” The company\, named after his paternal grandmother\, released his 2011 album\, Gutter Rainbows. Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media into a media powerhouse that releases music\, films and books. \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, The Roots\, Yasiin Bey and Fugees.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/talib-kweli-sep19-2026/2026-09-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T141057Z
CREATED:20260527T152428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T141057Z
UID:10003497-1790276400-1790283600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Jon B
DESCRIPTION:“fusion of seductive hip-hop soul and gushy R&B” – NME\n  \nJon B is a consummate artist. He is an accomplished musician and noted songwriter and producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt. His is a richly textured body of music\, a testament to one man’s love for all things soul. His beginning was seasoned by early influences including Duran Duran\, Inxs\, Marvin Gaye\, Michael Jackson\, Babyface\, Prince and Sade. Then\, he spent the summer after high school writing\, producing and recording forty incredible songs. There\, he began making his rounds to all major record labels. \nWithin a few months\, he’d met Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and his wife\, Tracy Edmonds. Soon\, they signed Jon to their label\, Edmonds Record Group. Then\, the relationship between Jon and Edmonds immediately bore fruit. His debut album Bonafide went platinum and the single “Someone to Love” received a Grammy nomination. His sophomore effort\, Cool Relax\, also went platinum and earned him multiple Billboard Music Award nominations. Additionally\, he received a Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best Male Single for “Are U Still Down”. This featured the legendary Tupac Shakur collaborating with Jon in the studio. \nJon became an in-demand producer\, working with Nas\, Faith Evans\, and many more. His appreciation for music and modern culture saw him break free of the strictures of R&B. Also\, he incorporated hip-hop\, rock\, reggae and jazz into his versatile sound. \nJon went on to write and produce records for Luther Vandross and Toni Braxton. Also\, he worked with Gina Thompson\, Color Me Badd\, Az Yet\, as well as remixing Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Boyz II Men\, Babyface\, Mint Condition and New Edition.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jon-b-sep24-2026/2026-09-24/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T233000
DTSTAMP:20260807T141057Z
CREATED:20260527T152428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T141057Z
UID:10003498-1790285400-1790292600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Jon B
DESCRIPTION:“fusion of seductive hip-hop soul and gushy R&B” – NME\n  \nJon B is a consummate artist. He is an accomplished musician and noted songwriter and producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt. His is a richly textured body of music\, a testament to one man’s love for all things soul. His beginning was seasoned by early influences including Duran Duran\, Inxs\, Marvin Gaye\, Michael Jackson\, Babyface\, Prince and Sade. Then\, he spent the summer after high school writing\, producing and recording forty incredible songs. There\, he began making his rounds to all major record labels. \nWithin a few months\, he’d met Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and his wife\, Tracy Edmonds. Soon\, they signed Jon to their label\, Edmonds Record Group. Then\, the relationship between Jon and Edmonds immediately bore fruit. His debut album Bonafide went platinum and the single “Someone to Love” received a Grammy nomination. His sophomore effort\, Cool Relax\, also went platinum and earned him multiple Billboard Music Award nominations. Additionally\, he received a Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best Male Single for “Are U Still Down”. This featured the legendary Tupac Shakur collaborating with Jon in the studio. \nJon became an in-demand producer\, working with Nas\, Faith Evans\, and many more. His appreciation for music and modern culture saw him break free of the strictures of R&B. Also\, he incorporated hip-hop\, rock\, reggae and jazz into his versatile sound. \nJon went on to write and produce records for Luther Vandross and Toni Braxton. Also\, he worked with Gina Thompson\, Color Me Badd\, Az Yet\, as well as remixing Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone”. \nRecommended for fans of Boyz II Men\, Babyface\, Mint Condition and New Edition.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/jon-b-sep24-2026/2026-09-24/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T215033Z
CREATED:20260826T215753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T215033Z
UID:10003618-1791486000-1791493200@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Simply... T. Mychael Rambo
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Donate to Hands & Hearts for the Arts to support T. Mychael Rambo \n\n“local theater legend” – Music in MN\n  \nT. Mychael returns to The Dakota After a seven-month restorative recovery journey due to major spinal surgery. Now\, T. Mychael is ready to take to the Dakota stage under the musical direction of the award-winning Adi Yeshaya. Also\, six of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians will play selections from his highly touted recording\, 2004’s Simply. \nThis evening will also offer Dakota patrons the opportunity to participate in the final phase of “Hands and Hearts” initiative. Here\, this is aimed at assisting T. Mychael with critically needed financial support. Moreover\, this will get him up and over the remaining hurdles that stand between him and full recovery! \nA three-time Emmy Award-winning actor\, vocalist\, arts educator and community organizer\, T. Mychael Rambo is a long-standing Twin Cities arts community pillar. \nT. Mychael has made an indelible mark in the Twin Cities. Here\, he has performed principal roles at such theaters as the Guthrie\, Ordway Theatre\, Illusion Theatre\, and Mixed Blood. Also\, Park Square Theatre\, Ten Thousand Things\, Children’s Theatre and Minnesota Opera among others. His Penumbra Theatre credits alone include: Black Nativity\, Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope\, Dinah Was\, Last Minstrel Show\, Jitney\, Spunk\, Gem of the Ocean\, Ain’t Misbehavin\, Piano Lesson\, and Ballad of Emmett Till to name just a few. \nComposer\, arranger and jazz pianist Adi Yeshaya was born and raised in Israel. A graduate of Berklee College of Music\, Adi has been active as musician and educator for nearly four decades. He has arranged and orchestrated shows for many artists. These include Prince\, Whitney Houston\, Aretha Franklin\, Lena Horne and Burt Bacharach. Also\, Adi has arranged for the Swiss Jazzaar jazz festival and NBC’s The Voice. \nRecommended for fans of Stevie Wonder\, Peabo Bryson\, Marvin Gaye and Vanessa Williams.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/simply-t-mychael-rambo-oct8-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Pop,R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T133724Z
CREATED:20260916T145804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T133724Z
UID:10003643-1791570600-1791577800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 5: Celebrating Sade\, Toni Braxton & Anita Baker
DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable evening celebrating the most distinctive and beloved voices in R&B and soul!\n  \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating three of the most distinctive and beloved voices in R&B and soul. Ladies of Soul Vol. 5 brings the timeless music of Sade\, Toni Braxton\, and Anita Baker to the stage\, performed by an incredible lineup of Twin Cities vocalists and musicians. \nFrom smooth\, sophisticated grooves to powerful ballads and soulful classics\, experience the songs that defined generations and still sound as incredible today as ever. \nFeaturing an all-star Twin Cities lineup:\nVocalists –\nKendra Glenn\nCornisha Garmon\nAshley Commodore  \nMusicians –\nTommy Barbarella\, keyboards\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nRawtwhylah\, drums
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-5-oct9-2026/2026-10-09/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B,Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260917T133724Z
CREATED:20260916T145804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T133724Z
UID:10003644-1791579600-1791586800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Ladies of Soul\, Vol. 5: Celebrating Sade\, Toni Braxton & Anita Baker
DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable evening celebrating the most distinctive and beloved voices in R&B and soul!\n  \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating three of the most distinctive and beloved voices in R&B and soul. Ladies of Soul Vol. 5 brings the timeless music of Sade\, Toni Braxton\, and Anita Baker to the stage\, performed by an incredible lineup of Twin Cities vocalists and musicians. \nFrom smooth\, sophisticated grooves to powerful ballads and soulful classics\, experience the songs that defined generations and still sound as incredible today as ever. \nFeaturing an all-star Twin Cities lineup:\nVocalists –\nKendra Glenn\nCornisha Garmon\nAshley Commodore  \nMusicians –\nTommy Barbarella\, keyboards\nTony Axtell\, bass\nDeevo\, guitar\nRawtwhylah\, drums
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/ladies-of-soul-vol-5-oct9-2026/2026-10-09/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B,Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T132832Z
CREATED:20260821T192923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T132832Z
UID:10003612-1792609200-1792616400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:MC Lyte
DESCRIPTION:“hip-hop’s original female emcee.” – Grammy.com\n  \nLegendary lyricist\, DJ\, voice-over talent\, actress\, entertainer and icon\, MC Lyte is still making crowds move across the globe. MC Lyte first appeared on the scene in 1988 with her debut album Lyte As A Rock. At the tender age of 17 she began schooling other MCs in the art of rhyme. Since then\, she has proven that greatness always prevails with a total of ten albums to her credit. \nLyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall. Further\, she is the first female rapper to ever receive a gold single. Additionally\, she was the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy! There\, her inspiring 1993 classic anthem\, “Ruffneck\,” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Single. Then\, her 2003 album Undaground Heat Vol.1\, hosted by Jamie Foxx\, garnered this rap legend her second Grammy nomination. Moreover\, the single “Ride Wit Me” also received a BET Award nomination for Best Female Rap Performance. In 2006\, MC Lyte became the first solo female rapper to be honored/inducted on VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors. \nLyte serves as a beautiful example that females can rock the mic just as well and oftentimes better than men. Also\, Lyte’s lyrical skills have also been tapped into by Hollywood. There\, she co-wrote and performed the television theme songs for Fox’s “Dark Angel” and BET’s “Holla.” \nRecommended for fans of Heavy D\, Big Daddy Kane\, Arrested Development and EPMD.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/mc-lyte-oct21-2026/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260817T133549Z
CREATED:20260811T154345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T133549Z
UID:10003594-1793471400-1793478600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Show!\nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Ray Covington\, LaMont Keten\, Patricia Lacy\, and Erica West. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2026/2026-10-31/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T230000
DTSTAMP:20260817T133549Z
CREATED:20260811T154345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T133549Z
UID:10003595-1793480400-1793487600@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Show!\nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Ray Covington\, LaMont Keten\, Patricia Lacy\, and Erica West. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2026/2026-10-31/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260727T131801Z
CREATED:20260721T181628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T131801Z
UID:10003573-1793554200-1793561400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide\n  \nKenny Garrett’s latest release\, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors\, is a multi-faceted album. The music\, however\, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here\, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’s seminal LP\, On the Corner\, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then\, Davis crafted his own unique\, polyrhythmic\, groove-laden\, improv-heavy universe. Thus\, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity\, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft. \n“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit\, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”\, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”\, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church\,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them\, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nIndeed\, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though\, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France\, Cuba\, Nigeria\, and Guadeloupe. \nGarrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis\, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers\, Donald Byrd\, and Freddie Hubbard. Also\, Woody Shaw\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover\, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors\, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Chris Potter\, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón. \n📸: Hollis King
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett-nov1-2026/2026-11-01/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T131801Z
CREATED:20260721T181628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T131801Z
UID:10003574-1793563200-1793570400@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Kenny Garrett
DESCRIPTION:“genre-blurring\, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide\n  \nKenny Garrett’s latest release\, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors\, is a multi-faceted album. The music\, however\, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here\, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’s seminal LP\, On the Corner\, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown\, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then\, Davis crafted his own unique\, polyrhythmic\, groove-laden\, improv-heavy universe. Thus\, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity\, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft. \n“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit\, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”\, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”\, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church\,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them\, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.” \nIndeed\, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz\, R&B\, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though\, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France\, Cuba\, Nigeria\, and Guadeloupe. \nGarrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis\, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers\, Donald Byrd\, and Freddie Hubbard. Also\, Woody Shaw\, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover\, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors\, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels. \nRecommended for fans of Joshua Redman\, Chris Potter\, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón. \n📸: Hollis King
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kenny-garrett-nov1-2026/2026-11-01/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260810T133444Z
CREATED:20260805T160325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T133444Z
UID:10003584-1793991600-1793998800@www.dakotacooks.com
SUMMARY:Arrested Development
DESCRIPTION:“deeply thoughtful with a generous splash of wit… invincible” – BBC\n  \nArrested Development delivers onstage energy to thirsty audiences looking to quench their soul! Thirty years ago\, Arrested Development slammed the gangsta dominated world of hip hop with defiant lyrics of hope. The message worked\, as AD became the first\, and only\, hip-hop artist to receive the Best New Artist Grammy. Additionally\, the group also received a Grammy award for Best Rap Single for their anthemic prayer- like hit song\, “Tennessee”. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named it one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Also\, VH1 listed it in their 100 Greatest Songs of the 90’s. \nMoney came in\, but not for precious stones and big cars. Instead\, they gave back\, becoming the first African American artists to donate money to Nelson Mandela and the ANC. They used their voices and their status to the benefit of many underprivileged brothers and sisters around the world. \nWith the success of the single “Mr. Wendal”\, Arrested Development brought the issue of homelessness to the forefront. Then\, the group donated half of the royalty earnings from “Mr. Wendal” to the National Coalition of the Homeless. Awards\, chart success and accolades continued to follow. Their song “Revolution” was written for Spike Lee’s Malcolm X film\, X. There\, it would forever be associated with one of the most important Spike Lee joints. \nTheir album\, 3 Years\, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of…\, earned them two Grammy awards. Additionally\, they won two MTV awards\, a Soul Train Music Award\, and the NCAAP Image Award. Rolling Stone named them 1992’s Band of The Year\, while VH1 named them one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time! \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, Digable Planets\, Yasiin Bey and A Tribe Called Quest.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arrested-development-nov6-2026/2026-11-06/1/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T233000
DTSTAMP:20260810T133444Z
CREATED:20260805T160325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T133444Z
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SUMMARY:Arrested Development
DESCRIPTION:“deeply thoughtful with a generous splash of wit… invincible” – BBC\n  \nArrested Development delivers onstage energy to thirsty audiences looking to quench their soul! Thirty years ago\, Arrested Development slammed the gangsta dominated world of hip hop with defiant lyrics of hope. The message worked\, as AD became the first\, and only\, hip-hop artist to receive the Best New Artist Grammy. Additionally\, the group also received a Grammy award for Best Rap Single for their anthemic prayer- like hit song\, “Tennessee”. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named it one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Also\, VH1 listed it in their 100 Greatest Songs of the 90’s. \nMoney came in\, but not for precious stones and big cars. Instead\, they gave back\, becoming the first African American artists to donate money to Nelson Mandela and the ANC. They used their voices and their status to the benefit of many underprivileged brothers and sisters around the world. \nWith the success of the single “Mr. Wendal”\, Arrested Development brought the issue of homelessness to the forefront. Then\, the group donated half of the royalty earnings from “Mr. Wendal” to the National Coalition of the Homeless. Awards\, chart success and accolades continued to follow. Their song “Revolution” was written for Spike Lee’s Malcolm X film\, X. There\, it would forever be associated with one of the most important Spike Lee joints. \nTheir album\, 3 Years\, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of…\, earned them two Grammy awards. Additionally\, they won two MTV awards\, a Soul Train Music Award\, and the NCAAP Image Award. Rolling Stone named them 1992’s Band of The Year\, while VH1 named them one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time! \nRecommended for fans of De La Soul\, Digable Planets\, Yasiin Bey and A Tribe Called Quest.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/arrested-development-nov6-2026/2026-11-06/2/
CATEGORIES:Hip-Hop,R&B
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SUMMARY:Blind Boys of Alabama Present Songs In the Key of Life
DESCRIPTION:“always hunting for – and finding – the perfect note or harmony that lifts an old tune into the sublime” – Time\n  \nSix-Time Grammy Winners\nGospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees \nThe legendary Blind Boys of Alabama bring their transcendent harmonies and spiritual power. Here\, they celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s iconic album Songs in the Key of Life. This special presentation pairs many of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs with beloved selections from the Blind Boys’ own celebrated repertoire. Moreover\, they blend gospel\, soul\, and Americana in a joyful performance that honors both musical legacies. \nNow\, the Blind Boys have lifted spirits and moved souls for over seventy-five years. Furthermore\, they continue their mission of spreading light and love through the universal language of music. In 2003\, the Blind Boys earned a Grammy Award for an album that included their acclaimed cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground.” Further\, this version later featured in film and television\, including FX’s Fargo. In 2007\, Stevie Wonder presented Blind Boys singer Jimmy Carter with a Vision Award for Lifetime Achievement. Thus\, this underscores their enduring impact on music and culture. \nHere\, this show features classics like: “Sir Duke\,” “I Wish\,” “As\,” and more. \nRecommended for fans of Mavis Staples\, The Holmes Brothers\, Stevie Wonder and Taj Mahal. \n📸: Cole Weber
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/blind-boys-of-alabama-present-songs-in-the-key-of-life-nov9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Gospel,R&B
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SUMMARY:VIP EVENT: Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:Click the links below for show tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 6:30pm performance\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 9:00pm performance \n\nJoin Boney James for an exclusive pre-show VIP experience! \nYour VIP upgrade includes: \n\nMeet & Greet with Boney James\nIndividual photo opportunity with Boney James\nOfficial VIP Laminate + Lanyard\nPriority Entry into the Venue\n\nCheck-in Time: Please arrive at the venue by 4:00 PM. \nAfter check-in\, you’ll be escorted to the VIP area for the meet & greet\, which takes place before doors open at 5:30 PM.\n \nIMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show. Purchase your show ticket here \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/vip-event-boney-james-nov24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 4:00pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/boney-james-nov24-2026/2026-11-24/1/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:Boney James Live
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets!\nBoney James Live: NOV 24 • 4:00pm VIP Meet & Greet \n\n“R&B-inflected saxophone… lyrical and intimate” – Jazz Times\n  \nBoney James is three decades into a career built on deep groove\, melodic instinct and an unmistakably singular saxophone voice. However\, James is still finding new ground. On 2026’s A Simple Man\, his milestone twentieth studio album\, the multi-platinum saxophonist delivers one of his most personal records. \nJames’ catalog has generated more than two billion on-demand streams in the United States. His honors include four Grammy nominations\, three NAACP Image Award nominations\, four RIAA Gold-certified records and a Soul Train Award. Also\, Billboard named him one of the Top Three Contemporary Jazz Artists of the 2000s. Additionally\, in 2024 he became the first artist to score twenty Number One singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Further\, recent collaborations have also earned him two Top Ten hits at Adult R&B. \nFor James\, A Simple Man reflects a growing desire to strip away distraction and focus on what matters most. “As I’ve gotten older\, I’ve realized I don’t need a lot to make me happy\,”he says. “I love making music and playing my saxophone.” \nHere\, that clarity runs through the new album. Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi\, acclaimed trumpeter Marquis Hill\, and legendary guitarist Larry Carlton all make guest appearances. \nJames’ R&B foundation runs deep. He turned professional at nineteen\, spending his formative years touring with Morris Day\, The Isley Brothers\, Teena Marie and others. Then\, James stepped forward with his 1992 debut\, Trust. Further\, more than three decades later\, he remains focused not on preserving a legacy\, but on continuing to grow. \nAnd that may be the clearest expression of A Simple Man. Here\, James is an artist who\, after more than three decades\, knows more clearly than ever what matters. \nRecommended for fans of Rick Braun\, Brian Culbertson\, Kirk Whalum and Jeffrey Osborne.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/boney-james-nov24-2026/2026-11-24/2/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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SUMMARY:Kindred the Family Soul
DESCRIPTION:“inspiring melds of soul\, R&B\, hip-hop\, funk\, pop… A mindblower.” – AllMusic\n  \nKindred the Family Soul is a Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband-and-wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Big hit singles elude them\, but they maintain a strong following that appreciates their unwavering dedication to releasing relatable\, mature R&B. Also\, Dantzler and Graydon co-write most of their songs\, which are rooted in traditional soul and gospel.  \nDantzler and Graydon began as solo performers. Dantzler was born in Philadelphia and got his start in the music business writing songs for Pebbles and Bell Biv DeVoe. Graydon\, from Washington\, D.C.\, signed a solo deal at the age of 15. The two united and began writing songs\, but then married and started a family. However\, Dantzler went back to trying to make it on the local scene. He and Graydon began performing at the Black Lily club\, where they caught the attention of Jill Scott.   \nThey spent the next two years working on the debut Kindred the Family Soul album\, 2003’s Surrender to Love. It featured an impressive cast of collaborators\, including Scott\, string arranger Larry Gold\, Bilal\, King Britt\, and Jazmine Sullivan. Thus\, it was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B/Soul Album. 2005’s In This Life Together was inspired by Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis’ memoir of the same name. 2008’s The Arrival became their highest-charting title to that point. Here\, it reached number sixty-seven on the Billboard 200 and number seven on the R&B Albums chart.  \n2011’s Love Has No Recession features guests ranging from go-go pioneer Chuck Brown to relative newcomer BJ the Chicago Kid. Kindred’s sixth full-length\, 2016’s Legacy of Love\, climbed into the top fifteen of the Billboard R&B chart. \nRecommended for fans of Ledisi\, Eric Roberson\, Avery*Sunshine and Stokley.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kindred-the-family-soul-jan2-2027/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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