Since her appearance on the music scene in 2001, soul singer-songwriter Goapele (Gwa-pa-lay) remains one of the most underrated artists in recent R&B history. Her debut album Closer, while garnering ...

The act of chasing one’s dreams isn’t a flimsy New Year’s Resolution or a future aspiration for acclaimed singer Goapele — it’s a never-ending way of life. “When I was first doing music, I wanted to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Purple” is the lead single from Goapele’s forthcoming album, “COLOURS.” Goapele has returned with new music. The acclaimed singer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Review: Initial thoughts on Goapele’s sixth studio album immediately following its release. For singer-songwriter Goapele, her ...

Goapele's name means "to move forward" in the African language Setswana, and the Bay Area R&B singer has lived up to her loaded moniker. Her debut album on the independent label Red Urban Records, ...

Oakland born singer, Goapele is revved up for her new album “Break of Dawn” in stores October 25 and stopped by the Hello Beautiful offices to talk about her new album and motherhood. Krucial Keys ...

Goapele traveled thousands of miles to work on her current single “Victory”. A California–by way of South Africa– resident, going to the Motherland was nothing short of a family reunion for the singer ...

Like Mary J. Blige and First Lady Michelle Obama’s math and science initiatives, rapper/ actor Mos Def and neo-soul singer Goapele want to make math and science discovery appealing to kids of color.

Goapele inspired us to reach for our dreams in 2002 with the enduring hit “Closer.” Now, she is encouraging us to live in the presence of Colours. The dreamy track “Purple” reveals to a lover that she ...

Ever since her gorgeous R&B hit, “Closer,” hit airwaves in 2001, we’ve been more than a little obsessed with R&B singer and fierce naturalista, Goapele! Born to an exiled South African father and a ...

Soul and R&B songstress Goapele graced Harlow’s stage Friday night to treat fans to a repertoire of new songs from her recently released album, Strong As Glass. While known for her sensual vocals and ...

Goapele is the latest rising star to emerge from Oakland, Calif. Her single, "Closer," was a favorite on radio playlists across the country in 2001. She explains how being a new mother has changed her ...