An Appreciation of the Music of Sade Adu, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman, and Paul S. Denman, who write and perform songs about friendship, love, and sympathy in both cosmopolitan and common lives in ...

Best Pop Vocal Album is undoubtedly one of my favorite Grammy categories. The award has gone to many greats in pop music, from The Beatles to Billie Eilish. But one of my personal favorites has to be ...

Helen Folasade Adu, the Nigerian-born British singer popularly known as Sade Adu, has secured a spot on the 2026 Rock & Roll ...

Smooth Operator transports you into the heart of classic R&B, jazz, and blues. Imagine sinking into your seat as the first notes float through the air, each one wrapped in velvet tones and ...

Nigerian-born British singer Sade Adu has been nominated for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking her second appearance on the prestigious ballot.

Over the decades, Sade has earned four Grammy Awards, including one for Best New Artist in 1986, thanks to her dazzling debut album, Diamond Life, which gave birth to hits like “Smooth Operator” and ...

54 BELOW will present Alice Dan in Smooth Operator: A Tribute to Sade on September 19, 2025 at 9:30pm. Since their 1984 debut Diamond Life, soul and jazz icons Sade have captivated listeners with ...

*Over 30 years since it first hit shelves, “The Best of Sade” continues to find fresh chart success. The beloved greatest hits compilation has broken into the top 10 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums ...

The 2026 ballot reflects the hall's continued recognition of hip-hop, R&B, and soul artists.