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With the success of such Grammy-nominated singer/songwriters as Alicia Keys and India Arie, as well as the arrival of a series of subsequent releases by a series of newcomers that included Ashanti, Sunshine Anderson, and Jill Scott, music fans who were tiring of the status quo were offered an emerging form of heartfelt music that was soon dubbed "Neo Soul." Rooted in classical and blues and slowly accepted into the mainstream, Neo Soul offered a contemporary twist on a tried-and-true style. Now music lovers can find out just how Neo Soul came into being with this musical-minded documentary that goes back to the origins of the style to explore the innovation and dedication of some of the best-loved artists in the genre.