Jill Scott - The Light of the Sun

Much has happened to this Grammy-winning soul singer and poet recently: she gave birth to her first child and then broke up with the boy’s father, who was the drummer in her band. Meanwhile, Scott’s star continued to rise, with major roles in film and TV. Those changes are well reflected on her powerful fourth album. Featuring old-school r&b jams that mix jazz and strings with funky beats, Scott sings, scats and delivers stirring spoken-word confessionals on songs like “Quick,” “Blessed” and the defiant “Womanifesto.”