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Aurra
45,495 listeners
Aurra was a 1980s soul group formed from Slave by Steve Washington. At the time of what many consider their biggest success– with hits like Make Up Your Mind and Checking You Out– the group was comprised of Washington, Curt Jones, Starleana Young and Phil Field. The band started off … read more
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René & Angela
74,626 listeners
René & Angela were an American R&B duo, consisting of artists/producers René Moore (born in Los Angeles, California) and Angela Win… read moreRené & Angela were an American R&B duo, consisting of artists/producers René Moore (born in Los Angeles, California) and Angela Winbush (born 18 January 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri). The two musicians both met in 1980 and release… read moreRené & Angela were an American R&B duo, consisting of artists/producers René Moore (born in Los Angeles, California) and Angela Winbush (born 18 January 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri). The two musicians both met in 1980 and released their self-titled debut album the same year. Angela was bo… read more
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Shalamar
319,221 listeners
Shalamar is an American R&B and soul music vocal group based in New-York and active in the mid-1970s and throughout the 1980s and beyo… read moreShalamar is an American R&B and soul music vocal group based in New-York and active in the mid-1970s and throughout the 1980s and beyond. Originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show cr… read moreShalamar is an American R&B and soul music vocal group based in New-York and active in the mid-1970s and throughout the 1980s and beyond. Originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator and producer Don Cornelius, the band went on to be an … read more
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Anita Baker
486,359 listeners
Anita Baker (born January 26, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio) is a soul and adult contemporary Rhythm and blues singer. With her classy, refined bra… read moreAnita Baker (born January 26, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio) is a soul and adult contemporary Rhythm and blues singer. With her classy, refined brand of romantic soul, Anita Baker was one of the definitive quiet storm singers of the '80s. G… read moreAnita Baker (born January 26, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio) is a soul and adult contemporary Rhythm and blues singer. With her classy, refined brand of romantic soul, Anita Baker was one of the definitive quiet storm singers of the '80s. Gifted with a strong, supple alto, Baker was influenced not o… read more
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Fatback Band
207,601 listeners
The Fatback Band (later, simply Fatback) is an American funk and disco band. Most popular in the 1970s and 1980s, The Fatback Band is most … read moreThe Fatback Band (later, simply Fatback) is an American funk and disco band. Most popular in the 1970s and 1980s, The Fatback Band is most known for their Top Ten R&B hits, "(Do The) Spanish Hustle", "I Like Girls"… read moreThe Fatback Band (later, simply Fatback) is an American funk and disco band. Most popular in the 1970s and 1980s, The Fatback Band is most known for their Top Ten R&B hits, "(Do The) Spanish Hustle", "I Like Girls", "Gotta Get My Hands on Some (Money)", and "… read more
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Inner Life
44,717 listeners
Inner Life was a studio project of the disco era that enjoyed success with "I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair)" (197… read moreInner Life was a studio project of the disco era that enjoyed success with "I'm Caught Up (In a One Night Love Affair)" (1979) and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (1981). Both tracks featured the vocals of Jocelyn Brown and Leroy Burgess (formerly of Black Ivory). Pr… read more
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Atlantic Starr
224,988 listeners
Atlantic Starr was among the top urban contemporary acts of the '80s and fared well in the adult contemporary market as well, but thei… read moreAtlantic Starr was among the top urban contemporary acts of the '80s and fared well in the adult contemporary market as well, but their roots were '70s soul and funk. The East Coast outfit was formed in White Plains, NY, in 197… read moreAtlantic Starr was among the top urban contemporary acts of the '80s and fared well in the adult contemporary market as well, but their roots were '70s soul and funk. The East Coast outfit was formed in White Plains, NY, in 1976 by three brothers: lead singer/guitarist David Lewis, lead… read more
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Cheryl Lynn
467,801 listeners
Cheryl Lynn was born in Los Angeles on March 11, 1957. Her professional singing career started in 1976 when she landed a job as a backing s… read moreCheryl Lynn was born in Los Angeles on March 11, 1957. Her professional singing career started in 1976 when she landed a job as a backing singer in the national touring company of The Wiz. Eventually she would land the role of Evillene, … read moreCheryl Lynn was born in Los Angeles on March 11, 1957. Her professional singing career started in 1976 when she landed a job as a backing singer in the national touring company of The Wiz. Eventually she would land the role of Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, during the six month national … read more
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Mtume
174,365 listeners
Mtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during i… read moreMtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during its career. Its founder, former jazz percussionist James Mtume, moved into urban contemporary and f… read moreMtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during its career. Its founder, former jazz percussionist James Mtume, moved into urban contemporary and funk in the late 70s and became one of the more successful pr… read more
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Stephanie Mills
219,608 listeners
Stephanie Mills (born Stephanie Dorthea Mills in Brooklyn, New York, USA on 2 March 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a for… read moreStephanie Mills (born Stephanie Dorthea Mills in Brooklyn, New York, USA on 2 March 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star. Stephanie Mills first came to fame as "the little girl with the big voice&… read moreStephanie Mills (born Stephanie Dorthea Mills in Brooklyn, New York, USA on 2 March 1957) is an American R&B and soul singer, and a former Broadway star. Stephanie Mills first came to fame as "the little girl with the big voice" as the star of the hit Broadway play, The Wiz, an adap… read more