Get ready for Maxwell’s Summers 2017 Tour! He has several dates set for the Carolinas with various artists.  Check out the dates below! May 24th – Greenville, SC – Maxwell, Common and Ledisi May 26th  – Raleigh, NC – Maxwell, Ledisi and Leela James June 6th – Columbia, SC – Maxwell, Ledisi and Leela James Purchase […]

Soulful songstress Leela James is back with new music for all the lovers out there. The California native stopped by The Tom Joyner Morning Show to talk about her new album Did It For Love before taking over the In Studio Jam stage. Did It For Love drops on March 31. Check out the interview below! […]

R&B singer Leela James‘ new single, “Don’t Want You Back,” is a classic injection of her singer style with a fresh twist. The powerful song tells the story of a woman who is fed up getting calls from an ex whose excuses are not enough to reel her back in. The song is accompanied by […]

R&B singer Leela James‘ new single, “Don’t Want You Back,” is a classic injection of her singer style with a fresh twist. The powerful song tells the story of a woman who is fed up getting calls from an ex whose excuses are not enough to reel her back in. The song is accompanied by […]

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Black Music Month originated in 1979.  President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

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Roland Martin and “NewsOne Now” bring you an exclusive look at the red carpet event from this year’s Trumpet Awards. Martin catches up with Ambassador Andrew…

The sultry and bluesy singer Leela James is the newest cast member of ‘R&B Divas LA’ on TV One and stops by the Tom Joyner Morning Show to…

Do you remember you first Christmas toy? I mean, I know I’m not the only one who unwrapped and then rewrapped gifts on Christmas Eve.…

Leela James is back with a new joint featuring North Carolina’s own Anthony Hamilton. The two give that old school, good loving feel on the…

Three years ago Leela James asked, “Where Has The Music Gone?” It’s a question old school music lovers around the globe are asking. And one that is being answered by the Funk Jazz Kafe Movement. What is the Funk Jazz Kafe? The FunkJazz Kafe (FJK) is a multi-faceted arts and music festival. A special interest […]

If you've never heard of Leela James or heard her music, you are living a mediocre life. Since her childhood in L.A.'s eclectic urban culture, singer Leela James has woven the soul tradition into and around every corner of her creative identity. Deep within her rich and powerful voice are the echoes of Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight and other iconic divas of generations past.