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Incredible how it’s been over ten years since Jua Howard was making quite a name for himself in neo-soul circles, crooning in velvety tenor tones reminiscent of Luther Vandross and Donny Hathaway in clubs from New York City to London. “Anticipation”, his 2007 self-released debut CD of mostly original mid-tempo tunes and ballads, was picking up play on Smooth Jazz and R&B stations. Yet Jua, who uses only his first name professionally (Swahili for “sun”), was having second thoughts about his musical direction. The Chicago-born singer says, “With the R&B neo-soul scene, everything started to sound the same.” While living in the Washington D.C

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Kenny Washington, Duchess, Cyrille Aimee and More

by Jua Howard
May 26, 2024

Welcome Music Family! This week I'm sharing music from Kenny Washington, Duchess, Tony Hightower, Clairdee, and more. You'll also hear some new music including from Allen Dennard and Cyrille Aimee. Come get lost in the music with me! Playlist Intro 00:00 Doug Carn “Little B's Poem" from Infant Eyes (Black Jazz) 2:58 Raul Midon ...

Album

Colors of Life

By Jua

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2014

News: Recording

"Colors Of Life," 2nd CD By Vocalist Jua, Set For June 24 Release By Chocolate Chi Music

May 31, 2014

Colors of Life, the second CD by Raleigh, North Carolina-based vocalist Jua, marks an artistic rebirth for the 35-year-old singer. His 2007 debut, Anticipation, had enjoyed attention from smooth-jazz and R&B stations, but Jua was having second thoughts about his direction and soon found his way to Berkeley’s Jazzschool Institute. There he devoted a year to ...