A soulful spirit filled Texas Hall on Friday night with R&B and gospel acts at Rhythm & Soul Fest.
Students, alumni and Arlington residents packed the venue for a nostalgic lineup, featuring gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson, hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh and R&B group SWV, blending the genres to celebrate Black culture.
The night kicked off with Johnson touching the crowd with the song “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus)” and other gospel songs.
Fresh followed her, hyping the audience with music once played at cookouts now sung by a new generation. He is known for establishing the notorious dance move the “Dougie.”…