Remember when Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and India.Arie dominated urban station in the late ’90s and early ’00? They were soulful ladies sharing their love, loss and self-esteem issues through their music. Today, a new era of soulful women have picked up the mantel. Two of these women come to Charlotte in September.
Corinne Bailey Rae performs at the The Fillmore on Sept. 8. The England-based Rae blew onto the international scene with her hit “Put Your Records On.” She was everywhere, late night talk shows, concerts, etc. She disappeared two years ago after her husband, Jason, died of a suspected drug overdose. She’s back with her new album, “The Sea,” which a came out in January. http://www.ticketmaster.com
Esperanza Spalding performs at the Knight Theater on Sept. 24. Spalding is the critically acclaimed bassist and singer who is redefining jazz and soul for a new generation. David Letterman called her his coolest guest.
