Stephanie Mills & The Whispers

A concert by Stephanie Mills and The Whispers at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., bringing together two veteran acts from the soul and R&B tradition.

Stephanie Mills is an American R&B and soul singer who originated the role of Dorothy in the Broadway production of The Wiz in 1975. Her 1980 single "Never Knew Love Like This" became a major hit. The music on this bill spans R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae.

The Whispers are a vocal group from Los Angeles, formed in the early 1960s. Their best-known records include "And the Beat Goes On" (1980) and "Rock Steady" (1987), which show the group's smooth harmonies and funk-driven grooves. This program pairs the two acts under the joint billing Stephanie Mills & The Whispers.

DAR Constitution Hall hosts concerts and shows in Washington, D.C. The evening suits listeners who follow classic R&B and soul from the 1970s and 1980s.