Kindred The Family Soul
City Winery NYC presents Kindred The Family Soul live on Saturday, July 11th, at 6:00 PM(opens in a new tab), part of a multi-show series. View all NYC dates and times here!(opens in a new tab)
Kindred the Family Soul is the husband-and-wife duo of Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler — artists, songwriters, and proud parents whose music celebrates love, family, and resilience. Both began their musical journeys as teenagers, with Fatin producing for Bell Biv DeVoe at 17 and Aja signing her first record deal at 14 with Delicious Vinyl. Introduced in 1997 through The Roots’ production camp, their creative chemistry evolved into partnership and marriage the following year.
After Fatin lost his day job, the couple decided to perform together, birthing Kindred the Family Soul. Their reputation grew at Philadelphia’s iconic Black Lily showcase, alongside talents like Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, and Floetry. Jill Scott later introduced them to Hidden Beach Recordings, leading to their debut album, Surrender to Love (2003). The singles “Far Away” and “Stars” became top ten Urban AC hits, earning the duo a Soul Train Award and BET nomination.
Their second album, In This Life Together (2005), reinforced their image as ambassadors of “Black Love,” with the hit “Where Would I Be (The Question)” and the anthem “Woman First.” The follow-up, The Arrival (2008), featured fan favorites “House of Love” and “Just the Way You Are,” known for their heartfelt music videos.
Amid industry shifts, the couple turned to self-documentation with the 2009 web series Six Is It!, chronicling family life while expecting their sixth child. In 2011, they partnered with Shanachie Records to release Love Has No Recession, a socially conscious and critically acclaimed project compared to Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On. The album included “Magic” and the Snoop Dogg collaboration “You Got Love,” affirming their commitment to love and perseverance.
To celebrate their 10-year anniversary, Kindred released a live digital album in 2013, followed by A Couple Friends (2014). The project included a companion short film directed by Jamal Hill and their first children’s book, Mama Said, “Clean Up!” That year also marked the start of two beloved community events in Philadelphia — Kindred the Family Games and Kindred the Family Reunion.
In 2015, the entire Dantzler family starred in a national Walmart commercial celebrating family reunions — garnering over a million YouTube views and becoming one of the retailer’s most popular ads. Their 2016 release, Legacy of Love, featured the chart-topping single “All My People,” a timely anthem of unity and hope. The following year, they launched Kindred Presents, a web series spotlighting artists and cultural voices.
Their 2021 album, Auntie & Unc, served as both reflection and manifesto — a celebration of two decades of partnership, growth, and purpose. “We’re OGs in this Black Love
conversation,” they say. “We’ve got wisdom to share, but life keeps teaching.”
2024 and beyond: Kindred continues to tour and inspire audiences worldwide. Their latest project, The Grand Life, released October 3, 2025, showcases their timeless soul sound with fresh energy. The new single — a heartfelt remake of Frankie Beverly & Maze’s “I Need You” — has already received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu.(opens in a new tab)
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🎶 While we do not require a two-item food or beverage minimum, we strongly encourage it. Most ticket revenue goes directly to the artist and production costs, so food and drink purchases help support the staff, service, and atmosphere that make these intimate shows possible.
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