The Monitors are a versatile and talented group from eastern North Carolina that have been playing under the leadership of saxophonist Bill Myers for over 50 years

Rhythm and blues (R&B) music captured the spirit of post-World War II America, and in subsequent decades, it spread like wildfire across the country

Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Legendary trombone player Fred Wesley talks about his work with James Brown. Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Legendary trombone player Fred Wesley talks about his beginnings as a musician. Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City

Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Did you know that before The Jones Girls were busting out soulful ballads and disco dance hits they sang backup for Diana Ross?

Come celebrate R&B music with Martha Reeves and a special performance of some of her most memorable hits at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on July 1!

Did you know that Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams is not only a celebratedsongwriter, producer, singer, musician, and performer but also the author of his own cookbook?