Frankie Beverly and Maze Announce The “I Wanna Thank You” Tour for 2023-2024 CLICK HERE TO READ THE FRANKIE BEVERLY MAGAZINE R&B music legends Frankie Beverly and Maze, known for classics such as “Before I Let Go”, “Happy Feelin’s” and the longtime fan favorite, “Joy and Pain”, will embark on a nationwide… Continue reading Frankie Beverly and Maze Announce The ‘I Wanna Thank You’ Tour For 2023-2024
Category: Jazz
Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award
Entertainment industry stalwart, Quincy Jones received the inaugural Peace Through Music Award from the U.S. Department of State on Sept. 27. The 28-time Grammy-winning producer, musician, and arranger was given the honor as part of the State Department’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. The U.S. Department of State announced that U.S. Secretary of State Antony… Continue reading Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award
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Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game
Queen Latifah went back to her home state of New Jersey to sing the National Anthem at this week’s Monday Night Football game. The performance shocked fans of the headliner of the CBS drama, “The Equalizer.” Yet, fans of the hip-hop recording artist already knew that Latifah, nee Dana Owens was just as prolific a… Continue reading Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game
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Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Cruise: February 10-14, 2024
MAXWELL TO SET SAIL ON URBAN HANG SUITE CRUISE VIA NORWEGIAN PEARL, FEBRUARY 10 – 14, 2024 ALSO FEATURING LEDISI, ROBERT GLASPER, SABRINA CLAUDIO & MORE [August 29, 2023] – After leading the way in modern R&B and transfixing music lovers for more than two decades, multi-platinum Grammy-award winning artist Maxwell is taking… Continue reading Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Cruise: February 10-14, 2024
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Damien Escobar Hits #1 On Billboard Jazz Charts With ‘Taboo’
“TABOO,” by Emmy Award winning violin crooner, DAMIEN ESCOBAR, just landed the #1 spot on this week’s Billboard Jazz charts, according to the latest Nielsen report. The beautifully played and composed song, serves as the lead single from Damien’s upcoming album, to be released during the first quarter of 2024. “Liberation, freedom of expression. Taboo… Continue reading Damien Escobar Hits #1 On Billboard Jazz Charts With ‘Taboo’
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces Lineup for Rebranded Revolt World
Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced the rebranding of the Revolt Summit which will now be known as Revolt World. This year’s annual affair will be a three-tiered celebration as this is the first year for Revolt World, the 10-year anniversary of Revolt, and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Revolt World 2023, which will take place… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces Lineup for Rebranded Revolt World
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‘Black Godfather’ Clarence Avant Passes Away at 92
A music industry great has recently passed away. According to NBC New York, the man called the “Black Godfather” Clarence Avant has died at the age of 92 years old based on a statement from his family. He reportedly died peacefully at his Los Angeles home on Sunday. “It is with a heavy heart that… Continue reading ‘Black Godfather’ Clarence Avant Passes Away at 92
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The Honeyland Festival to Debut in the Houston Area Bringing a Lineup of Artists, Culinary Talent and Tradition
An announcement was made this week by IMG and Live Nation Urban stating that there is a new food and beverage festival taking place in the Houston area later this year. The Honeyland Festival premieres at Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land, just outside of Houston, TX on November 11-12, 2023. The festivities and activity… Continue reading The Honeyland Festival to Debut in the Houston Area Bringing a Lineup of Artists, Culinary Talent and Tradition
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Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
Multi-hyphenate Pharrell Williams has entered the podcast world in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music announced a new podcast series named “Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History.” The music company is doing it in conjunction with Pharrell and his production company OTHERTone. The podcast is hosted by journalist, cultural critic, and the “Dean of Black Twitter,” Michael… Continue reading Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
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Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets
Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets When the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018, she did so with no formal will. There were two handwritten wills that Franklin penned at different times and now, her sons are going to court to determine… Continue reading Aretha Franklin’s Sons Go to Court to Settle Who Gets to Handle her Assets
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Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations
The Recording Academy (The parent company responsible for the Grammy Awards) announced changes in relation to how music has been and is being created due to recent technology, specifically artificial intelligence (A.I.). To help understand how this latest change will affect “winners” of future Grammy Awards, Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Jr. spoke… Continue reading Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations
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Jeff Bradshaw – Make Some Time ft. Eric Roberson
JEFF BRADSHAW celebrates the release of his fifth studio album, “JEFF BRADSHAW: 20.,” in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of his debut album. “JEFF BRADSHAW:20,” is globally available now, via the Music Matters Entertainment/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The “Make Some Time” music video just made its global premiere on BET SOUL and BET.com and… Continue reading Jeff Bradshaw – Make Some Time ft. Eric Roberson
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Mike Phillips ‘Dream Again’
Sarah Ikumu · Dream Again (feat. Hamilton Hardin) World Renowned Saxophonist, Mike Phillips, Presents A Vision For A New World On “Dream Again” (June 2, 2023–New York, NY)– Award Winning and Notable Saxophonist, Mike Phillips, is proud to partner with the independent music distribution powerhouse, SRG-ILS, on the formal release of his upcoming… Continue reading Mike Phillips ‘Dream Again’
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Terrace Martin – Snooze
TERRACE MARTIN DROPS INSTRUMENTAL COVER OF SZA HIT “SNOOZE” FROM NEW ALBUM FINE TUNE OUT IN JUNE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUNDS OF CRENSHAW AND BMG FOR A SERIES OF JAZZ RELEASES PHOTO CREDIT: SAMANTHA WHITEHEAD PRESS QUOTES: “There isn’t a musician as recognizable within West Coast’s various music scenes as Terrace Martin.” – BET … Continue reading Terrace Martin – Snooze
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Usher And Roberta Flack Slated To Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Berklee College Of Music
Two legendary r&b singers can be addressed as doctors in several weeks when they receive their doctorate degrees. Berklee College of Music has announced that they will present singers Usher Raymond and Roberta Flack will honorary doctorate degrees in music in an upcoming graduation ceremony next month. The music institution will also present Sona Jobarteh,… Continue reading Usher And Roberta Flack Slated To Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Berklee College Of Music
