Raheem DeVaughn

About

Maryland-raised Raheem DeVaughn is one of the most successful independent R&B artists in the music’s history. In the early aughts, DeVaughn cut his teeth on U Street, when the corridor was known more for its grit and vibrant underground than for its high-rises and upscale food chains. Over the years, DeVaughn — son of free-jazz legend Abdul Wadud — crafted that distinct D.C. sound into a singular, sensual package that has captured the hearts of fervent fans across the country. Here, DeVaughn revisits Alexandria’s blessedly campy Birchmere after selling out the venue last year alongside longtime collaborator Wes Felton.