TV One's  Verses & Flows melds the best of soul music and spoken word into a weekly 30-minute variety show, perfect for the whole family. Hosted by actor and author Hill Harper, Verses & Flows features a slew of notable guests -- including Tyrese, Marsha Ambrosius and Kem -- performing new and classic hits. The show also brings together celebrated black poets, such as Ray Grant and Gina Loring, while featuring stanzas from some unsuspecting rhapsodists, like rapper David Banner and British pop sensation Estelle.

TV One's Verses & Flows airs Thursdays at 11 p.m. EST.

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