Chanté Moore and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), established in Dallas, Texas, in 1977 by Curtis King, is a cultural organization dedicated to supporting African Americans in the visual and performing arts. It fosters understanding of African, African-American, and Caribbean arts and letters. TBAAL preserves and promotes Black art and culture, offering a platform for diverse artistic expression. The organization was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2015.

U.S. R&B/soul vocalist Chanté Moore (gospel-raised) scored 12+ Billboard R&B hits; “Love’s Taken Over,” “It’s Alright,” gold debut. Collab: El DeBarge, Isleys/R. Kelly (“Contagious,” Grammy-nom); duet albums w/ Kenny Lattimore; TV One’s R&B Divas LA.