The celebration included performances by the Grant Union High School Drumline, music producer The Philharmonik and R&B singer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Purple” is the lead single from Goapele’s forthcoming album, “COLOURS.” Goapele has returned with new music. The acclaimed singer ...

The act of chasing one’s dreams isn’t a flimsy New Year’s Resolution or a future aspiration for acclaimed singer Goapele — it’s a never-ending way of life. “When I was first doing music, I wanted to ...

Since her appearance on the music scene in 2001, soul singer-songwriter Goapele (Gwa-pa-lay) remains one of the most underrated artists in recent R&B history. Her debut album Closer, while garnering ...

Goapele's name means "to move forward" in the African language Setswana, and the Bay Area R&B singer has lived up to her loaded moniker. Her debut album on the independent label Red Urban Records, ...

OAKLAND (CBS SF) -- Known for smash hits like "Closer," Oakland-born singer songwriter Goapele is ready to open for Alicia Keys Saturday night at Super Bowl City. "My first reaction when I was going ...

Goapele inspired us to reach for our dreams in 2002 with the enduring hit “Closer.” Now, she is encouraging us to live in the presence of Colours. The dreamy track “Purple” reveals to a lover that she ...

Oakland born singer, Goapele is revved up for her new album “Break of Dawn” in stores October 25 and stopped by the Hello Beautiful offices to talk about her new album and motherhood. Krucial Keys ...

Oakland neo-soul singer Goapele went six years between studio albums. Apparently, that was too long a wait for her many local fans. A capacity crowd erupted at first sight of the hometown hero as she ...

Soul and R&B songstress Goapele graced Harlow’s stage Friday night to treat fans to a repertoire of new songs from her recently released album, Strong As Glass. While known for her sensual vocals and ...

Like Mary J. Blige and First Lady Michelle Obama’s math and science initiatives, rapper/ actor Mos Def and neo-soul singer Goapele want to make math and science discovery appealing to kids of color.

Goapele is the latest rising star to emerge from Oakland, Calif. Her single, "Closer," was a favorite on radio playlists across the country in 2001. She explains how being a new mother has changed her ...