NEW YORK (AP) – Platinum-selling R&B singers Tyrese, Brandy, Anthony Hamilton and Kem celebrated Mother’s Day two days early at a concert in front of feverish fans in Brooklyn.
The second annual SJ Presents Mother’s Day Good Music Festival took place at the Barclays Center, which also included rising singer-songwriter Major.
Brandy was energetic as she worked the stage left to right, singing memorable hit songs such as “I Wanna Be Down,” ”Full Moon” and “Sittin’ Up In My Room.” Tyrese, also a star of the “Fast & Furious” box office franchise, closed the four-hour show.
Hamilton’s performance went from upbeat to soulful as fans sang along with the Grammy-winning singer. He was supported by The Hamiltones, his lively backing band who earned loud cheers from the crowd when hitting impressive high notes.
Kem, whose sound blends R&B, neo-soul and jazz, was a powerhouse with a large backing band dressed nattily in tuxedos.