The Jones Girls, a trio of sisters with some of the silkiest harmonies in the history of soul; Shirley Jones opens up about the journey she shared with her sisters in their rise to soul fame and how she is still carrying on the legacy today.

Struggles have kept some black music artists from achieving the commercial success they deserved.

Bobby Valentino makes his musical debut in the mid-'90s as part of the R&B teen group Mista.

Syleena Johnson is a singer and storyteller who started young and is still going strong.

Known as the "James Brown of Rap," Mystikal helped put New Orleans rap on the map.

Singer Keith Washington burst onto the '90s R&B scene with a sensual, smooth style that was undeniable.

Hezekiah Walker is a singer and pastor whose ministry has pushed the boundaries of traditional church and worship.

Leela James is a powerhouse singer-songwriter with a mission to bring the soul back into R&B music; in this episode, Leela opens up about her long journey to the top, the challenges along the way and her joy of juggling motherhood and music today.

Struggles have kept some black music artists from achieving the commercial success they deserved.