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Sade

Pronounced, "Shar-Day", a band named for its vocalist Helen Folasade Adu (Sade), also featuring Stuart Matthewman (saxophonist and guitarist), Andrew Hale (keyboardist)and Paul S. Denman (bassist). They are a mix of Jazz, R&B, and Soul. Sade debuted in the early eighties and released their first album, "Diamond Life" in 1984. Since then, Sade has released six albums, including a "Best of" and a "Live" album. Matthewman, Hale, and Denman are now part of the Neo Soul band Sweetback.

Some of Sade's hits include "Smooth Operator", "Paradise", "No Ordinary Love", and "By Your Side".

by ItIsAsItIs November 11, 2008