Category: Jazz

Inductees Announced For The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame June 2022 Ceremony

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Spotlighting a cross section of history’s most influential Black artists, entertainers and icons, the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) Crown Jewel of Excellence  Black Music Month Class of 2022 Induction and Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 18. Today, the Black American Music Association (BAMAssoc) and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC), collaboratively announced… Continue reading Inductees Announced For The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame June 2022 Ceremony

Diddy Announced Travis Scott Will Perform at 2022 Billboard Music Awards

Diddy Announced Travis Scott Will Perform at 2022 Billboard Music Awards It was announced two weeks ago that Diddy is an executive producer of the upcoming Billboard Music Awards. On Monday, he announced that he had “great, breaking news.” The Bad Boy executive stated that Travis Scott will be performing at the awards ceremony. In… Continue reading Diddy Announced Travis Scott Will Perform at 2022 Billboard Music Awards

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to Host 2022 Billboard Music Awards

Exactly 25 years after taking home his first Billboard Music Award back in 1997, Bad Boy Records founder, Sean “Diddy” Combs is returning to the stage to host the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. He is also executive producing the show. Billboard has announced that the Hip-Hop mogul will host and executive produce the 2022 Billboard… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to Host 2022 Billboard Music Awards

The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards Announces Online Submissions

The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards Announces Online Submissions for its Global Awards Ceremony in October 2022 (Atlanta, GA – February 10, 2022) – The inaugural Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz, today announced the online submissions for the global awards show, which opened on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, and will run through Saturday,… Continue reading The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards Announces Online Submissions

The Roots and Live Nation Urban Announce the Return of Roots Picnic Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, 2022

THE ROOTS & LIVE NATION URBAN ANNOUNCE 2022 “ROOTS PICNIC”   THE MANN AT FAIRMOUNT PARK PHILADELPHIA, PA JUNE 4 & 5, 2022   BLOCKBUSTER LINEUP INCLUDES HEADLINERS MARY J. BLIGE WITH THE ROOTS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, SUMMER WALKER, WIZKID, KIRK FRANKLIN, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, G HERBO, MICKEY GUYTON, & MORE     (Philadelphia,… Continue reading The Roots and Live Nation Urban Announce the Return of Roots Picnic Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, 2022

A Tribe Called Quest, Lionel Richie and Dionne Warwick Among 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

This year’s nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have been announced! The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation revealed the recording artists who are up to be inducted for 2022. Popular Hip-Hop group, A Tribe Called Quest  (Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg, Q-Tip, and Jarobi White) joins Motown legendary artist and… Continue reading A Tribe Called Quest, Lionel Richie and Dionne Warwick Among 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Grammy Awards Rescheduled for April and Relocated to Las Vegas

Earlier this month, with the rise in coronavirus cases, the Grammy Awards ceremony was postponed from the originally scheduled date of January 31. It was announced that the awards show was given another air date as well as a change in venue. On April 3, CBS and the Recording Academy have revealed that the 64th… Continue reading Grammy Awards Rescheduled for April and Relocated to Las Vegas

Robert Glasper Set to Release Black Radio lll in February

GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST ROBERT GLASPER TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW STUDIO ALBUM BLACK RADIO III  FEBRUARY 25th THIRD INSTALLMENT IN THE SERIES CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GRAMMY-WINNING BLACK RADIO & BLACK HISTORY MONTH LISTEN & WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “BLACK SUPERHERO” FEATURING KILLER MIKE + BJ THE CHICAGO KID + BIG K.R.I.T. APPEARING… Continue reading Robert Glasper Set to Release Black Radio lll in February

Nicole Henry’s Jazz Album ‘Time to Love Again’ Hits #5 on Jazz Charts

Nicole Henry’s Jazz Album ‘Time to Love Again’ Hits #5 on Jazz ChartsNicole Henry’s Jazz Album ‘Time to Love Again’ Hits #5 on Jazz Charts Nicole Henry’s Jazz Album Climbs to #5 on Jazz Charts Successfully Releasing an Album, Debuting a Musical to Standing Ovations and Starring in Her Own Whitney Houston Theatrical Tribute Show… Continue reading Nicole Henry’s Jazz Album ‘Time to Love Again’ Hits #5 on Jazz Charts

Ne-Yo Will Host 2022 Urban One Honors on MLK Day – January 17th, 2022

URBAN ONE HONORS PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE  ANNOUNCES ICON RECIPIENTS OF THIS YEAR’S SHOWCASE  INCLUDING JENNIFER HUDSON, TIMBALAND,  JIMMY JAM AND TERRY LEWIS, GAMBLE AND HUFF &  TASHA COBBS LEONARD   GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING RECORDING ARTIST & SONGWRITER NE-YO SET TO HOST   THE ANNUAL SHOWCASE CONTINUES WITH THE THEME  “THE SOUNDTRACK OF BLACK AMERICA”   SET… Continue reading Ne-Yo Will Host 2022 Urban One Honors on MLK Day – January 17th, 2022

MasterVoices Returns to Carnegie Hall Featuring Take 6 on Dec. 6

MasterVoices Returns to Carnegie Hall Featuring Take 6 on Dec. 6 MASTERVOICES OPENS ITS 2021-22 SEASON WITH A JOYFUL NOISE, A FESTIVE PROGRAM CELEBRATING THE RETURN TO LIVE PERFORMANCES AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON ON DECEMBER 6 AT CARNEGIE HALL   The Chorus Celebrates the Start of its 80th Season with Guest Artists Mikaela Bennett, Northwell Health… Continue reading MasterVoices Returns to Carnegie Hall Featuring Take 6 on Dec. 6

Timbaland Creates Beatclub to Help Musicians Connect With Industry Professionals

Timbaland Creates Beatclub to Help Musicians Connect With Industry Professionals The business of Hip Hop has been growing and it continues to create new entities that will utilize the culture that was literally built from nothing. The great thing about it is that now more creators and people involved in the culture are benefitting. Verzuz… Continue reading Timbaland Creates Beatclub to Help Musicians Connect With Industry Professionals

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Announced as 2021 Honorees for GRAMMYs on the Hill® 20th Anniversary

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Announced as 2021 Honorees for GRAMMYs on the Hill® 20th Anniversary Music Returns to Congress in Celebration of Music Advocacy on Sept. 22 GRAMMY® Winners and Nominees to Join Congressional Leaders for a Night of Celebration and Musical Surprises WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Sept. 22, music will return to the nation’s capital… Continue reading Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Announced as 2021 Honorees for GRAMMYs on the Hill® 20th Anniversary

President Barack Obama’s 2021 Summer Playlist Includes Jay-Z, H.E.R., Lil Baby, J. Cole, Drake and Rihanna

President Barack Obama’s 2021 Summer Playlist Includes Jay-Z, H.E.R., Lil Baby, J. Cole, Drake and Rihanna It’s that time of year again!! Oh, what do I listen to while laying on the beach or riding a bicycle on the road or if I am just in the mood for some music? Luckily, we have a… Continue reading President Barack Obama’s 2021 Summer Playlist Includes Jay-Z, H.E.R., Lil Baby, J. Cole, Drake and Rihanna

The Recording Academy Names Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A Panay as Co-Presidents

The Recording Academy, which is the organization that presents The GRAMMY Awards, has added more “color” to its leadership team. The Recording Academy President/CEO Harvey Mason jr. has announced that the Academy has named Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A. Panay as Co-Presidents, effective on Aug. 16, 2021. The news comes after The Recording Academy… Continue reading The Recording Academy Names Valeisha Butterfield Jones and Panos A Panay as Co-Presidents

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