Gibson Brands, the world’s most iconic guitar brand, is proud to announce B.B. King as a “Gibson Legacy Artist” and has launched a new, Alpine White Limited Edition “Lucille” ES. Throughout his 65 years of playing Gibson guitars, B.B. King embodied Gibson’s values of quality, prestige and innovation and brought the indelible sound and style… Continue reading Gibson Launches New Alpine White B.B. King Lucille ES
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Imamu Amiri Baraka’s ‘It’s Nation Time — African Visionary Music’ Reissued On Vinyl
Imamu Amiri Baraka‘s Pan-African manifesto It’s Nation Time — African Visionary Music, out of print since 1972, is available once again via Motown/UMe. The spoken-word jazz album, originally released on Motown Records’ Black Forum subsidiary, has been repressed on 150g black vinyl with tip-on jacket in a faithful reproduction of the original packaging. Order It’s… Continue reading Imamu Amiri Baraka’s ‘It’s Nation Time — African Visionary Music’ Reissued On Vinyl
Sade – The Big Unknown
Music video by Sade performing The Big Unknown. (C) 2018 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Celebrities Celebrate Sisterhood at WBLS/WLIB’s Circle of Sisters in NYC
On Saturday, nearly 40,000 people came together in NYC to attend and celebrate Circle of Sisters. Produced by NYC’s leading radio stations , Circle of Sisters is the largest EXPO celebrating and uniting women of color. This year’s lineup included Daytime EMMY AWARD nominated talk show host Wendy Williams, Bobby Brown, Devon Franklin, Rev. Al Sharpton, David… Continue reading Celebrities Celebrate Sisterhood at WBLS/WLIB’s Circle of Sisters in NYC
Esperanza Spalding Conjures ‘12 Little Spells’
Esperanza Spalding Conjures ‘12 Little Spells’ In Continuation Of Her Audacious Approach To Creation Beginning October 7 Will Release One Spell Per Day At Esperanzaspalding.com LIMITED RUN OF 12 UNIQUE AND EVOLVING LIVE PERFORMANCES TO BE REVEALED SOON Esperanza Spalding has announced an audacious new project called ‘12 Little Spells.’ In 12 days from now, beginning… Continue reading Esperanza Spalding Conjures ‘12 Little Spells’
Kenny Lattimore to Perform at The Living Legends Foundation’s 27th-Anniversary Celebration
Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Kenny Lattimore is set to perform at The Living Legends Foundation’s 27th-anniversary celebration, and the 22nd Annual Living Legends Awards Gala on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at Taglyan Cultural Complex, 1201 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA. Radio personality DeDe McGuire of the syndicated morning show, “DeDe in… Continue reading Kenny Lattimore to Perform at The Living Legends Foundation’s 27th-Anniversary Celebration
AlternaJazz To Release New Album By Raya Yarbrough
AlternaJazz (Sparks & Shadows) today announced the upcoming release of a new album from singer-songwriter and multi-faceted artist Raya Yarbrough, “North of Sunset, West of Vine.” The twelve song record will be available on CD through Amazon, and from all major digital retailers Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Two years in the making, “North of Sunset,… Continue reading AlternaJazz To Release New Album By Raya Yarbrough
Apollo To Hold Auditions For Amateur Night At The Apollo September 22nd
Auditions for Amateur Night Live at the Apollo to be Held September 22, 2018 Contestants chosen will secure a spot in the upcoming season competing for a chance to win a new Grand Prize of $20,000 Open Auditions to be Held at the Apollo Theater Saturday, September 22nd 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.… Continue reading Apollo To Hold Auditions For Amateur Night At The Apollo September 22nd
Masego’s Debut Album ‘Lady Lady’ Set for Release on September 7th
2018 is proving to be Masego’s break-out year. Today, the multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter & producer announced his full-length album debut ‘Lady Lady’ is set for release on September 7th. To celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, crossing the globe multiple times, and refining his distinctive craft, the “soulful music-making machine” (Ones To Watch) shares “Old Age,” a new track… Continue reading Masego’s Debut Album ‘Lady Lady’ Set for Release on September 7th
Official Dates Announced For The 2019 ESSENCE Festival®: July 4-7, 2019
ESSENCE, the number one content, commerce and technology company aimed at Black women, today announced July 4-7, 2019 as the official dates for its franchise event, the ESSENCE Festival®. 2019 will mark the ESSENCE Festival’s 25th anniversary, with a 4-day celebration set to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. On the heels of this year’s… Continue reading Official Dates Announced For The 2019 ESSENCE Festival®: July 4-7, 2019
Nate White Releases 3rd CD ‘Up Close’
Phat Bass Entertainment, Inc. announces that Nate White (www.natewhitemusic.com), a Cincinnati based solo bass artist with decades of performing, writing, and playing for crowds and fans across the country, this week will be releasing his 3rd CD for worldwide listening: “Up Close.” Due for release this summer 2018, the new CD’s single, titled “Migration” will… Continue reading Nate White Releases 3rd CD ‘Up Close’
Over Half A Million Convene For The 2018 ESSENCE Festival
The 2018 ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola® attracted more than 510,0000 attendees to New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend, marking one of the largest gatherings in the event’s 24-year history. For the first time ever, all three nights of the ESSENCE Festival concert series at the Louisiana Superdome sold out. The extraordinary turnout underscores ESSENCE’s engagement… Continue reading Over Half A Million Convene For The 2018 ESSENCE Festival
Nina Simone To Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Verve Label Group and UMe are proud to announce the induction of trailblazers Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Late pianist, singer and activist Simone will be inducted into the 2018 Performer Category alongside Bon Jovi, The Cars and The Moody Blues, while Tharpe, the late singer… Continue reading Nina Simone To Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for Black Viewers
BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for African American Viewers BET Remains the #1 Cable Net for 16 Years Straight among African Americans 18-49 and a Top 20 Cable Net among All P18-49 The Network Scores Seven Consecutive Months of Ratings Gains Marking Its Longest Streak of Year over Year Increases… Continue reading BET Networks Wins 2017 as the Undisputed #1 Cable Network for Black Viewers
Mariah Carey & DJ Khaled To Headline 30th Anniversary AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Mariah Carey & DJ Khaled To Headline 30th Anniversary AIDS Healthcare Foundation With Hosts Laverne Cox & Mario Lopez At Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium On November 30th WHO: Grammy award-winning singer Mariah Carey and award-winning music producer and AHF Partner DJ Khaled will perform at a free concert event hosted by Mario Lopez and actress Laverne Cox. AHF Partner Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance… Continue reading Mariah Carey & DJ Khaled To Headline 30th Anniversary AIDS Healthcare Foundation