For centuries certain musical instruments have been linked to a specific genre of music. Times have changed and trends have been set and restored. From Stevie Wonder on the keys to Alicia, it’s safe to say we’ve come a long way from Bauch with our classic instruments breaking barriers. Something or shall we say, someone, new and fresh has entered the group chat and is bringing a melodic sound to change the way you hear the flute. That’s right, the flute. Recently. FEMI…

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Ragan Whiteside, the contemporary soul-jazz sensation, has carved a distinct niche in the music world with her electrifying flute performances and sultry vocal style.

Described as the #1 Soul Jazz Flutist by Billboard, Whiteside's journey in music is marked by her innovative fusion of jazz, R&B, and fusion, creating a breezy and feel-good sound that's both sexy and unmistakably funky.Her accolades include winning the competitive Best Contemporary Jazz Artist Award at the…

Billboard #1 and Jazz Music Award-winning flautist/composer Ragan Whiteside is back with an exciting new single, "Steppin' Out" - the first single from her upcoming 7th album release, titled RAGAN. Teaming up once again with hit producers Dennis Johnson and Bob Baldwin, Ragan delivers her signature high-energy performance with a track that brings a breath of fresh air to the Contemporary Jazz genre.

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(Atlanta, GA – December 14, 2023) – Classically trained flutist and soul-jazz phenomenon Ragan Whiteside is the winner of CBS Audition Spotlight, presented by That’s Voiceover Career Expo and the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, which took place this week in Los Angeles.

Whiteside was the winner of more than 1,800 submissions for the CBS Audition Spotlight. After her submission, she initially made it as a Top 40 finalist. Once she arrived at That’s Voiceover Career Expo, she was named one of the final six…

(Atlanta, GA – January 17, 2023) – Contemporary flute-playing soul-jazz phenomenon Ragan Whiteside is nominated for a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album (Instrumental) for her sixth career album, Thrill Ride. This year’s NAACP Image Award is set to take on Saturday, February 25th at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California, and will air live at 8:00 p.m. ET on BET. 

Longtime collaborators Dennis Johnson and Bob Baldwin produced the album, Thrill Ride, along with producers Chris “Big…