Let the rejoicing rise. R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the ...

For the fifth year in a row, the Super Bowl will feature a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the song that’s more ...

Ledisi’s first name means “to bring forth” in Yoruba. Yoruba is a Niger-Congo language that is spoken primarily in Nigeria. She self-released her debut album in 2000, entitled Soulslinger.

In recent years, Ledisi has garnered critical acclaim for her jazz performances, particularly her Nina Simone tribute album ...

Super Bowl LIX is obviously about the high-stakes matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. But it’s also about much, much more. The Super Bowl is a sporting event, sure. However ...

When was the song sung for the first time at the Super Bowl ... The Grammys governing body also gave Ledisi three nominations for her 2011 album “Pieces of Me,” which peaked at No. 2 on ...