Marvin Gaye’s voice was heard by millions, and he always sang from the heart. But, at the end of the day, despite all of his obstacles and complexities in his life, he will be a man remembered for his music, songwriting ability and his voice. You can turn on the radio at any time, anywhere , or even the world, and hear something by Marvin Gaye, such as “Inner City Blues,” “Save the Children,” “Pride and Joy “, “Sexual Healing”, and  ” What’s Going On”. When  “What’s Going On” was released, it was Gaye’s first album to credit him as a producer and to credit Motown’s in-house studio ba ..read more

In search of the best Jazz festival cruises? You’ve arrived at the right place!  I believe crusing something everyone should do at least once in their lives!  However, I should warn you that after a few days of partying it up at sea, the prospect of returning to Sand and Land festivals may not be as appealing! Jazz cruises are the most comfortable way to enjoy a festival, because it’s also an awesome vacation and experience.  The destinations are always beautiful, the cruise amenities are top-notch, and the sunrises/ sunsets you’ll witness while onboard the ship will leave you a ..read more

Kenny Stockard once said,  ” We should Be Lifted Up in Music because that’s my job” and it’s a job he has excelled at very well. The R&B  musician from Pittsburgh is known for his dynamic, powerful, soulful and impressive singing voice.  Kenny grew up singing in churches  and music is just a part of who he is.  Kenny’s calling and passion for music was inspired by his grandfather. He didn’t think he had much of a choice but to become a musician because it’s in his blood. BackBeat R&B is pleased to do this new Q&A interview with Mr. Kenny Stockard. He discus ..read more

Meet the multi-talented Ms. Aiyana Lee !  This young beauty is ready to take the world by storm as she works her way up to releasing another EP by late 2022.  For those who love Alicia Keys, SZA, HER and Jazmine Sullivan, she is a songstress who dominates the heart with her sophisticated voice and stage presence.  Her soulful vocal abilities and songwriting skills makes her one of the most brightest, talented and promising new artists today. Recently, she was featured in The Sun, Vibe Magazine, Flaunt, Entertainment Tonight, Vulkan Magazine, UK paper and Wonderland.    ..read more

In 2022  we lost many great Musicians. In fact, a lot of us  didn’t know some of their favorite artists had passed away.  BackBeat R&B would like to take the time to honor those Artists who transitioned in the early part of 2022 and just know, you are not forgotten!  Thank you for sharing your talent and voices with the world.   (January 15, 2022)  for “The Ohio Players ” – Greg Webster Sr, he was the extraordinary Drummer who paved the way during the early years for the legendary group “The Ohio Players”. (February 4, 2022) Lead Singer of the incredible gro ..read more

5 Fun-filled vacation days at the Classic R&B Music Festival  From Oct 2nd~ Oct 6th 2022, Register NOW and get your TICKETS  at: www.classicrandbevents.com today! An ALL-INCLUSIVE week of Parties, Food, Fun, and Entertainment at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions home of “America’s Largest Waterparks” in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania ALL-INCLUSIVE! Low as $1070 Per Person! REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.classicrandbevents.com or call the Hotline (888)210-8009 EXPERIENCED BUS TRIP COORDINATORS WANTED: Make Money By Bringing People To This Event! VENDORS MAY APPLY AT: www.clas ..read more

  There’s something so irresistible, captivating and alluring about “The Womack Sisters,”  their music, artistry, beauty and persona are what Zeimani, BG and Kucha have been blessed with.  Of course, being daughters of the great song-writers and producers Cecil and Linda Womack, grand-daughters of the legendary Sam Cooke and nieces of singer, songwriter and producer Bobby Womack; it’s no wonder those three very talented young ladies are climbing up the music charts so fast. Music is in their blood, with each having their own style and range which makes them unique. The bottom li ..read more

The 14th Annual Classic R&B Concert Weekend presented  by Voice Distributions and The Sessoms Group; and hosted by Maurice The Voice Watts is the music weekend with a purpose. You can enjoy your favorite artists, shop and forget the issues plaguing our country.   R&B lovers have been attending this fun-filled, awesome and sold out event for the last fourteen years.  Network, make new friends, and enjoy the various activities throughout the day.  In the evening, you can attend the dinner, meet and greet and see your favorite artists perform. Then, there’s the af ..read more

                          Purchase Concert Only Tickets or Concert and Party                                                        Entertainment Packages! ” Peabo Bryson, The Manhattans, The Stylistics, Tavares, Atlantic Starr, Blue Magic, Ray Goodman and Brown, and Howard Hewitt will be there all weekend. FRIDAY night theme party is The Roaring 20s, Harlem Nights style. with 3 groups perfor ..read more

Now that the Pandemic is more under control, we can breath again and start returning to the activities we were enjoying.   A cruise ship is the perfect place to see your favorite bands in an intimate setting, whether you’re dancing to the oldies or partying all night at an EDM (Electronic Dance Music)  festival at sea. A music cruise offers an alternative to the concert or festival. It offers you the opportunity to meet your favorite singer-songwriter during breakfast, go behind-the-scenes ..read more