Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu plays The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Sunday, November 1, as part of a bill that brings together several generations of R&B. It's a homecoming of sorts: Badu is a Dallas native and one of the defining voices of neo-soul, and she's long been tied to the city's music culture. Having her back in town gives the whole night a local connection that goes beyond just the venue.

She's not alone on the bill. H.E.R. joins her, having built an acclaimed career on a blend of R&B, soul and musicianship. Rounding out the lineup are kwn and Destin Conrad, who bring newer voices to the mix, along with Jai'Len Josey and rjtheweirdo. The pairing of established stars with contemporary talent means the night spans a good stretch of the genre, from the neo-soul that Badu helped shape to the R&B coming up now.

It's a full afternoon and evening of music rather than a single set, with the bill moving through a few different eras of the sound. Badu's presence anchors the whole thing in the city she came from, and with H.E.R. and the younger names on the list, there's a wide range of voices on one stage.

The show starts at 5 PM at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, 300 West Las Colinas Boulevard in Irving. Tickets run from $67.65 to $493.80.