2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Minnie Riperton’s classic album Perfect Angel. At the time, Riperton was 27 years old, a veteran of the music industry. As a teenager, she sang background on sessions with Etta James and The Dells for the legendary Chess Records, but her “brightest moment” (Pitchfork) came with the release of Perfect Angel in 1975. The album is best known for the song “Lovin’ You,” which became a No. 1 Billboard hit and showcased her five-and-a-half-octave vocal range. Years later, BBC said, “with its extended chant to Maya Rudolph, her daughter, at the end, it is still affecting now as when it was first heard.”

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Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute

Hollywood Bowl

Be mesmerized by the GRAMMY-nominated acapella group Kings Return in their upcoming holiday show. Based in Dallas, this quartet effortlessly blends gospel, jazz, R&B, and classical music into their unique renditions of holiday favorites. Known for their seamless harmonies and captivating vocal chemistry, Kings Return has garnered comparisons to iconic acts like Take 6 and Boyz II Men. From humble beginnings to viral sensations, they continue to charm audiences with their polished performances. Don’t miss their dynamic and uplifting show, showcasing their talent and commitment to unity and resilience.

Kings Return Holiday Show

Livermore Performing Arts Center

Kings Return made a triumphant SummerFest debut in 2021, bringing audiences to their feet with their a cappella stylings inspired by gospel, jazz, R&B, soul, and classical music. The group became internet sensations in 2016 when they started posting videos to social media from the stairwell where they rehearsed and now have more than 10 million views across digital platforms.

Kings Return

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The GRAMMY-nominated Kings Return is back by popular demand following their SPAC debut last spring. The unique, harmonizing group turned internet sensation captures the essence of an old-school a cappella quartet with sounds inspired by gospel and R&B. Kings Return features tenor Vaughn Faison, bass Gabe Kunda, tenor JE McKissic, and baritone Jamall Williams. Their joyous We Four Kings program features pop, classical, and religious holiday classics, reinterpreting modern and classic pop (Michael Jackson, Simon & Garfunkel, BGs), soul (Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire), R&B (Frank Ocean, Leon Bridges), gospel (Kirk Franklin), jazz and sacred music.

Kings Return: We Four Kings

Spa Little Theatre

The dynamic four-piece a cappella group Kings Return is made up of such a rich and powerful blend of vocal timbres that it’s no wonder that in a short time, they have received a Grammy nomination and amassed a large and devoted online following. Drawn to the flexibility of a cappella music , these classically-trained singers build live programs that integrate a wide range of musical styles and genres, from R&B to jazz, gospel, pop and classical. Their arrangements showcase their virtuosic talent and create a myriad of sonic shades and textures out of familiar standards.

Kings Return

Sep 24, 2025

Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute

Dec 18, 2024

Kings Return Holiday Show

Kings Return