Ladies of Soul, Vol. 3 honors the artistry, songwriting, and cultural impact of Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, and Mary J. Blige. Here, each of these artists reshaped contemporary soul by blending R&B, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, and raw emotional storytelling.

Ladies of Soul, Vol. 3: A Celebration of Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige

Dakota

The Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack, produced by Babyface, is widely regarded as one of the greatest R&B soundtracks ever assembled. There, it featured powerhouse artists like Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, and Aretha Franklin. Furthermore, it produced multiple major Billboard hits, including Houston’s “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)” (a #1 on the Billboard Hot 100). Also, Braxton’s “Let It Flow,” and Blige’s “Not Gon’ Cry,” all of which dominated R&B and pop charts in the mid-1990s.

The evening will feature powerhouse vocal performances backed by an A-List band, delivering this beloved album in its entirety.

Monique Blakey

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Aug 21, 2026

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