There is something magical about hearing live musicians, singers and songwriters coming together under one roof with no pre-conceived format in a nurturing atmosphere, and that’s what SOL VILLAGE at SOB's delivers every third Wednesday of each month. As an example of what takes place at SOL VILLAGE, duet Floetry happened to be in town stopped by, jumped on stage and performed 6 songs. Backed by super tight “The Collective”, on different nights in the past, there have been appearances by Musiq, Bilal, John Legend and Wylde Bunch. The series is hosted by Eric Roberson, one of the most sought after soul singer/songwriter/producers in the business. To be considered for Sol Village, send your demo to either Urban Music agent John “Papa Jube” Altino at pjube@sobs.com or Creative Director Larry Gold at lgold@sobs.com and you may be chosen to perform at the next SOL VILLAGE!

http://www.myspace.com/thechinahblac

ChinahBlac, has gained fans all over the world for the past 10 years. A diamond takes a long while to be birthed. Well this A-class gem is ready! Supporting everyone from Dave Mathews, being the vocal director for Erykah Badu to recording, arranging, and touring with Jill Scott and recently adding Grammy winning recording artist NE-YO to long list of musical icons, she has become one of the most sought after vocal directors and arrangers in the industry. Now ready to step into her own light, she brings you an original sound that she has profoundly coined as ‘Aggressive Soul’. “I live hard and love hard. So my music goes straight to the gut. It’s all truth, no sugar.” She exclaims. With a voice that can only be compared to the likes of Chaka Khan, ChinahBlac is the next to be crowned Queen!

 http://www.myspace.com/melikamiller

To Melika Miller, singing  is like breathing, it is a necessity.  “Singing is like giving myself up to the song.  It’s like opening a door and allowing the song to exit out of my heart.”  These are the words of Melika, a fresh, singer/songwriter who is making her mark in the soul music scene with her debut album Phases of Love: Volume 1.  The album displays Melika’s eclectic,  soulful singing style which she learned from growing up in the rural areas of Poplar Grove, Arkansas. 

http://www.myspace.com/akuataylor
Akua Taylor hales from Milwaukee, WI.  Her name is given to girls born on Wednesday in Ghana and means "precious messenger."  You've heard her along side M1 of Dead Prez, Blitz the Ambassador, Liberation Music Group, and Quad Almighty.

http://www.myspace.com/robmurat

Listening to Rob Murat’s music is like traveling back to the future. The freshness of the native New Yorker’s sound is reminiscent of some of your favorite R&B/Soul icons, yet it pushes forward with a unique flavor that hints at something never quite heard before. You’ve seen the singer, songwriter, producer, and recent Lennon Award Winner live on BET J and Fox TV… You’ve heard his music on ESPN and TV One broadcasts or on the latest Verizon Wireless radio ad… Now, experience him live!