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URL:https://roanokediscovered.com/events/jefferson-center-presents-leela-j
 ames/
SUMMARY:Jefferson Center Presents: Leela James
DESCRIPTION:Star City Series With a voice that’s raw\, powerful\, and unm
 istakably soul-stirring\, Leela James has carved out a singular space in m
 usic where classic soul meets contemporary R&amp\;B. Since her breakout de
 but A Change Is Gonna Come in 2005\, Leela has earned a reputation for ble
 nding deep\, emotive storytelling with gritty vocals and timeless grooves.
  Influenced by legends like Aretha Franklin\, Al Green\, and Chaka Khan\, 
 she channels the spirit of old-school soul while fearlessly pushing musica
 l boundaries. ‍ Early in her career\, she was honored by the legendary J
 ames Brown\, who affectionately coined her “The Goddaughter of Soul\,”
  recognizing her authentic voice and powerful connection to the roots of t
 he genre. ‍ Ms. James has gone on to record and release seven LPs\, deli
 vering eight Top 20 R&amp\;B radio singles\, including two Number One trac
 ks on the Billboard charts. Her 2021 single “Complicated” topped the B
 illboard Adult R&amp\;B Songs chart for three consecutive weeks in the sum
 mer of that year\, solidifying her reputation as a force in contemporary s
 oul. ‍ Her beloved ballad “Fall For You” is now considered a modern 
 classic and was certified Gold in October 2022\, surpassing 500\,000 units
  sold. Over the years\, her music—including hits like “Don’t Want Yo
 u Back” and “Say That” featuring Anthony Hamilton—has become synon
 ymous with passion\, authenticity\, and emotional honesty. ‍ In 2014\, L
 eela won The Soul Train Certified Award\, and in 2021\, she garnered an NA
 ACP Image Award nomination for Best R&amp\;B Collaboration. She earned ano
 ther NAACP nomination in 2025 for her powerful single “Lookat Whatcha Do
 ne Now” featuring Kenyon Dixon\, further cementing her role as a vital a
 nd enduring voice in modern soul.View event sourceSchedule: 7:30pm
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LOCATION:Jefferson Center\, 541 Luck Ave SW Suite 221\, Roanoke\, VA\, 2401
 6\, United States
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