Photos: D’Angelo says it all in song

D’Angelo brings message and sweet music to Club Nokia in downtown L.A. On June 8, 2015.

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June 9, 2015 7 PM PT

Never derivative, D’Angelo offered a contemporary take on a timeless strand of American music, writes reviewer Randall Roberts.

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D’Angelo worked the crowd with a blend of funk and finesse.

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D’Angelo called beats and directions like James Brown.

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D’Angelo got the audience singing along on the line “How does it feel?”

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D’Angelo offers real-time exuberance at Club Nokia.

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