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A photo of T-Pain on stage performing at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado.

T-Pain, Ying Yang Twins and Waka Flaka Flame Are Coming to Red Rocks

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 3, 2025

The announcement came just a day after T-Pain hinted at retiring, so this could be your last chance to see the icon in Colorado.

Leon Bridges performing on stage at Red Rocks for his The Leon Tour.

Photos: Leon Bridges Brought the Leon Tour to a Sold-Out Red Rocks

By Brandon Johnson

May 24, 2025

Leon Bridges performed to a sold-out crowd at Red Rocks on Friday, May 23, with support from LA LOM.

kali uchis in a black and white striped dress

Kali Uchis Announces Arena Tour, With Denver Show Capping It Off

By Westword Staff

May 13, 2025

The 24-city arena tour will wrap up in Denver on September 25.

Dominique Christina and DNA Picasso performing in the Denver Westword office

Video: DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina Delivered a Mind-blowing Westword Concert

By Emily Ferguson

May 9, 2025

The intimate show was a true display of significant artistry, connection and collaboration.

See Best of Denver Winners DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina Perform at the Westword Office

By Emily Ferguson

May 7, 2025

On May 8, Westword members will be treated to hip-hop, R&B and poetry in an intimate show with this power couple.

This Event Brings R&B to LoDo Each Month

By Victoria Glidden

Apr 16, 2025

Touching on decades of rhythm and blues, Friends & Lovers RnB Party is the recipe for a soulful Saturday night.

John Legend Is Coming to Denver

By Westword Staff

Mar 18, 2025

The singer is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of his double-platinum debut studio album, Get Lifted.

Meet Kid Astronaut, Denver's Multi-Faceted Artist You Need to Experience Live

By Victoria Glidden

Mar 6, 2025

The musician will be performing at a SoFar Sounds show on Friday, March 7.

Mary J. Blige performing at Denver Ball Arena

Photos: Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo and Mario Fill Ball Arena With an R&B Love Letter

By Brandon Johnson

Feb 26, 2025

Mary J. Blige brought her For My Fans tour to Ball Arena, and Denver showed up and out.

These Are Denver's R&B and Neo-Soul Vocalists to Watch In 2025

By Victoria Glidden

Feb 21, 2025

Be soothed by the voices of these incredible musicians who are maintaining the spirit of R&B and neo-soul in the Mile High City.

Keenan TreVon Comes Home to Headline Cervantes' Other Side

By Victoria Glidden

Nov 13, 2024

Denver-raised R&B artist Keenan TreVon is making a name for himself in the music industry, one step at a time.

Usher performing at Ball Arena in Denver for his Past Present Future Tour

Review: Usher Brings the Heat to Denver on Past, Present, Future Tour

By Emily Ferguson

Sep 18, 2024

Usher performed a two-hour set of hits that included roller skating, pole dancing, taking shots, throwing money and hand-feeding cherries to audience members.

Mic Drop: DNA Picasso Wants to Put the Denver Hip-Hop Scene on the Map

By Emily Ferguson

Sep 11, 2024

"The industry hasn't come here and embraced the scene here," says DNA Picasso. "It's valuable, but really, it's untapped gold."

R&B singer SZA in blue pants on stage with an orange background

SZA Makes Us Fall in Love at Ball Arena Performance

By Jacqueline Collins

Oct 19, 2023

The Grammy-winner played in front of dreamy set designs of sunsets and storms.

woman holds up a microphone on stage and smiles

The Drop 104.7 Celebrates Women in Hip-Hop and R&B at Third Annual Block Party

By Julianna O'Clair

Jun 6, 2023

This all-women lineup of hip-hop and R&B artists at Levitt Pavilion includes SWV and Muni Long!

R&B Duo THEY. Goes Independent for New Album Nü Moon

By Cleo Mirza

Jun 2, 2023

Aurora native Dante Jones is part of the progressive R&B duo THEY., which just released "Nü Moon," with features from Yung Bleu, Blackbear, Kacey Musgraves and more.

R&B

Jessie Reyez’s Tour Hits a High Note at Sold-Out Denver Show: Photos

How Lady Los Became One of Denver's Top R&B Artists

R&B

Jessie Reyez’s Tour Hits a High Note at Sold-Out Denver Show: Photos

How Lady Los Became One of Denver's Top R&B Artists

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