Event Details From the mystical elements of their name to their profound and lasting influence on contemporary pop music, to their litany of hits spanning the latter decades of the 20th century, EWF have achieved status beyond the merely mortal. Even with the passing of founder and lead vocalist Maurice White in 2016, the group lives on, bringing their uplifting, body-moving blend of R&B, funk, disco, pop, and jazz to several generations of fans.