urban contemporary music: Quick Facts

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Key People

Mary J. Blige wearing a white sleeveless dress and large hoop earrings, with short blonde hair styled in a side-swept bob, posing in front of a blue backdrop.

Mary J. Blige

American singer-songwriter and actress

Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

American singer, songwriter, and producer

Anita Baker rests her face on her hand, wearing a purple top and large jeweled earring, with short dark hair and thoughtful expression.

Anita Baker

American singer

Young girl wearing a demin jacket playing the trumpet (child, musical instruments, Asian ethnicity)

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