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
Category: Jazz
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’
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
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
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
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’
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
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
Raphael Saadiq Announces Forthcoming Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me and You Tour 2023
Raphael Saadiq Announces Forthcoming Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me and You Tour 2023 Something is about to take place that was just a pipe dream years ago! According to an Instagram post from Raphael Saadiq, the boys are getting back together again! The singer and songwriter posted a photo of the group, Tony! Toni! Toné!… Continue reading Raphael Saadiq Announces Forthcoming Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me and You Tour 2023
Rudolph Isley Sues Younger Brother Ronald Over Rights to ‘The Isley Brothers’ Trademark
A celebrity family feud is taking place because of a trademark of the family name. According to TMZ, trouble is brewing within The Isley Brothers‘ family after Rudolph Isley accused his more famous brother Ronald Isley of silently obtaining the rights to The Isley Brothers’ trademark without telling him. In doing so, Ronald is the… Continue reading Rudolph Isley Sues Younger Brother Ronald Over Rights to ‘The Isley Brothers’ Trademark
Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview
Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview Chaka Khan never disappoints whenever she opens her mouth, whether with her singing or her straight talk. She had some candid words for some singers who were listed in a recent list by Rolling Stone. In an exclusive podcast… Continue reading Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview
Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Roc-A-Fella Records, birthed by Damon Dash, Kareem Burks, and Shawn Carter AKA Jay-Z became a hot commodity in part because of the marketing, the business, and of course, the artistry of Jay-Z. Dash revealed recently that many years after… Continue reading Damon Dash Disclosed That Jay-Z Offered $1.5M For His Stake In Jay’s First Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’
Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Hip-hop entertainer and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, Jazz songstress Sade, and “New Jack Swing” producer and singer, Teddy Riley are among the latest inductees to this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. In an announcement by the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley will be joined by pop singer Gloria Estefan, Electric Light… Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Samara Joy Earns Two Nominations for 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards® for Debut Album ‘Linger Awhile’
Samara Joy Earns Two Nominations for 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, including Best New Artist Verve Records debut ‘Linger Awhile’ nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album “Silky-voiced rising jazz star” (New York Times) Samara Joy has been nominated for two Grammys at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. The 23-year-old first-time-nominee is up for Best New Artist, and her Verve Records debut Linger Awhile (released Sept 16, 2022) is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album. The nominations… Continue reading Samara Joy Earns Two Nominations for 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards® for Debut Album ‘Linger Awhile’
Regina Belle’s New Album ‘My Colorful Christmas’ Available for Pre-Save/Pre-Order Now
GRAMMY®-WINNER REGINA BELLE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, MY COLORFUL CHRISTMAS ATLANTA, GA (October 21, 2022) – GRAMMY®-winner Regina Belle will release a new album, My Colorful Christmas, on Tuesday, November 1st. Marking Belle’s first holiday album, My Colorful Christmas is available for pre-save/pre-order now, and contains ten tracks. Featuring the lead single “A Cradle… Continue reading Regina Belle’s New Album ‘My Colorful Christmas’ Available for Pre-Save/Pre-Order Now