"Frustrated" is not a word usually associated with Erykah Badu -- both her music and stage persona are distinguished by a remarkable Zen-like self-possession -- so it was something of a surprise when ...

Sporting a huge fake afro instead of her traditional head wrap, Erykah Badu took the stage around 9 p.m. Thursday at the Newport, and rocked the house with a fusion of hip-hop, soul and jazz. The ...