Category: Jazz

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

Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards

Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center This Year’s “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” Awards Celebrants Are Issa Rae, Yara Shahidi, Roberta Flack, Suzanne Shank, Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” 2017 Awards Premieres Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 8PM on… Continue reading Taraji P. Henson Hosts “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” 2017 Awards

Bishop T.D. Jakes to Headline 2017 International Edition of Essence Festival in South Africa

Today, creators of Time Inc.’s (NYSE:TIME) Essence Festival announced the 2017 dates for the Festival’s Durban, South Africa edition, which will follow this summer’s annual New Orleans Festival. Taking place September 28 – October 1, 2017, Essence Festival Durban will feature a first-time appearance from the leading voice in global ministry and entertainment, Bishop T.D.… Continue reading Bishop T.D. Jakes to Headline 2017 International Edition of Essence Festival in South Africa

Motown Records Announces Official Soundtrack for ‘Detroit’

MOTOWN TO RELEASE DETROIT THE SOUNDTRACK MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE FILM DETROIT FEATURING AN ORIGINAL SONG BY THE ROOTS FILM OPENS IN THEATERS AUGUST 4, 2017 June 29, 2017 — LOS ANGELES – Motown Records announces the DETROIT Official Soundtrack music from and inspired by DETROIT coming this July, 2017. The record features original architects of the… Continue reading Motown Records Announces Official Soundtrack for ‘Detroit’

iONE Digital Becomes The Largest Digital Player In Black Culture

iONE Digital (http://www.iONEdigital.com), formerly known as Interactive One, has announced the acquisition of digital media properties Bossip.com, HipHopWired.com and MadameNoire.com from Moguldom Media Group.  Prior to acquisition, these brands combined to make Moguldom Media Group the third largest Black digital content provider, behind iONE Digital and BET, respectively, and are now 100% owned by iONE… Continue reading iONE Digital Becomes The Largest Digital Player In Black Culture

Exit mobile version