An Evening of Stars Performers

Patti Labelle - In 2008, Patti Labelle served up a soul-drenched performance of "Walk Around Heaven."(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Patti LaBelle at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Musiq Soulchild at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Musiq Soulchild at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Miguel at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Miguel at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Singer Marsha Ambrosius performs at the 33rd Annual UNCF An Evening Of Stars on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Singer Marsha Ambrosius performs at the 33rd Annual UNCF An Evening Of Stars on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

Eye on the Prize - The following year, Ledisi released her fourth studio album, Turn Me Loose. The album hit number 14 on Billboard's Hot 100 but peaked at number 1 on Billboard's R&B chart. It also earned Ledisi two additional Grammy nominations, one for Best R&B album and another for Best R&B Vocal Performance for the single "Going Through Changes." (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Ledisi at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

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Philly Roots - ?uestlove, drummer for the Roots, discovered Jill Scott performing as a spoken word artist in a Philly club. The group enlisted her to co-write on the song "You Got Me," which won a Grammy in 2000. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Jill Scott at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

UNCF An Evening of Stars 2012 - An Evening of Stars wouldn't be quite as bright if it weren't for the enigmatic diva's performance. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Erykah Badu at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Estelle at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Estelle at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Anthony Hamilton performs at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Anthony Hamilton performs at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: (L-R) Singers Ledisi, Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu, Musique Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosia, Estelle and Miguel at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)

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PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: (L-R) Singers Ledisi, Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu, Musique Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosia, Estelle and Miguel at the 33rd UNCF An Evening of Stars at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Phil McCarten / PictureGroup)