Back Lot Music has released the original motion picture soundtrack to Universal Pictures’ THE PHOTOGRAPH today. The soundtrack to the film features an original score by multi-GRAMMY® winning recording artist Robert Glasper, as well as two new songs by recent GRAMMY® nominee Lucky Daye and GRAMMY® winning artist H.E.R. The romantic drama, starring Issa Rae… Continue reading Back Lot Music Releases THE PHOTOGRAPH Soundtrack
Category: Jazz
Sam Cooke Estate Signs with ALG Brands
ALG Brands (“ALG”) has been engaged as the exclusive branding agent for the Sam Cooke estate, it was announced today by ALG CEO Ashley Austin. ALG will provide comprehensive representation services for the estate, including oversight of the licensing of Mr. Cooke’s personality rights and administration of his official digital and social media assets. ALG… Continue reading Sam Cooke Estate Signs with ALG Brands
Christian McBride to Release The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons February 7th
A Magnum Opus – 20 Years in the Making Explores Relevant Themes of Social Justice from Past to Present, Lauding Key Figures of the Civil Rights Movement including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali Featuring Sonia Sanchez, Wendell Pierce, Vondie Curtis-Hall and Dion Graham Available February 7 on… Continue reading Christian McBride to Release The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons February 7th
Cocktails & Cinema: Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba – Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6PM
Apollo Film Presents Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba as part of ImageNation’s Cocktails & Cinema Thursday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. Harlem, N.Y., January 30, 2020 — Today the Apollo Theater announced it will screen the award-winning documentary Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba on Thursday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m., as part of ImageNation’s Cocktails & Cinema… Continue reading Cocktails & Cinema: Bakoso: Afrobeats of Cuba – Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6PM
Ella Fitzgerald ‘The Complete Piano Duets’
Ella Fitzgerald was masterful in any musical format, but there was something especially luminous about her singing alone with a piano. This was clear when pianist Ellis Larkins was first asked to work with her for her 1950 album, Ella Sings Gershwin. “Larkins said he strongly believed that piano accompaniment alone would best serve the singer’s extraordinary talents,” NPR wrote… Continue reading Ella Fitzgerald ‘The Complete Piano Duets’
Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month with a Free Open House, February 1st
Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month With a Free Open House Featuring film screenings, music, storytelling, and special performances Apollo Open House Free and Open to the Public February 1st from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. WHAT: This February, the world-famous Apollo Theater will kick off Black History Month with Apollo Open House:… Continue reading Apollo Theater Kicks Off Black History Month with a Free Open House, February 1st
Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday
Singer, songwriter, activist and actor, Harry Belafonte will Celebrate his 93rd birthday on March 1st. In celebration of the momentous event, on March 1 in NYC at the famed Apollo Theatre, artists from all walks of life will come together to celebrate and perform. Aloe Blacc, Alice Smith , Macy Gray ,Talib Kweli, John Forté,… Continue reading Common, Maxwell, Sheila E. & Talib Kweli Set To Celebrate Harry Belafonte On His 93rd Birthday
Sekou Andrews Becomes First Poet Nominated For ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ GRAMMY in Over a Decade
For the first time in twelve (12) years a contemporary spoken word poet has received a GRAMMY® nomination in the “Best Spoken Word Album” category. That poet is SEKOU ANDREWS for his self-titled, avant-garde and very poetic 6-track offering, SEKOU ANDREWS & THE STRING THEORY. Maya Angelou was nominated in 2007 and prior to that won the award in 2002… Continue reading Sekou Andrews Becomes First Poet Nominated For ‘Best Spoken Word Album’ GRAMMY in Over a Decade
The National Museum of African American Music Seeks Creative Artwork from Visual Artists
When the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) opens its doors to the public in the summer of 2020, the first-of-its-kind institution located in the heart of downtown Nashville will be home to more than 1,500 historical artifacts that reflect the development, influence, and impact of African Americans on more than 50 genres and… Continue reading The National Museum of African American Music Seeks Creative Artwork from Visual Artists
NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. The announcement was made today by NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP President and CEO Derrick… Continue reading NAACP Partners With BET Networks to Broadcast the 51st NAACP Image Awards
ESSENCE Festival to Remain in New Orleans for the Next 5 Years
ESSENCE Communications Inc., the leading media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, announced an extended five-year partnership agreement with the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana to host its signature ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ through 2024. A platform to advance global Black culture, economic ownership and inclusion, and community development, the… Continue reading ESSENCE Festival to Remain in New Orleans for the Next 5 Years
Nina Simone Album, ‘Fodder On My Wings,’ to be Released November 22nd
Recorded in 1982, not long after she moved to Paris, Fodder On My Wings was one of Nina Simone’s favorite albums yet has remained one of her most obscure. Originally recorded for a small French label and only sporadically available since its initial release, Fodder On My Wings will be reissued in a variety of… Continue reading Nina Simone Album, ‘Fodder On My Wings,’ to be Released November 22nd
Launch of smartbeats by smartwater Event
smartwater Hosts Event Celebrating Launch of smartbeats by smartwater in New York City New Project Enhances Holistic Wellness Through Fusion of Music, Tech and Hydration New York, August 27, 2019– Last night, smartwater held an event at Lightbox in New York City commemorating the launch of smartbeats by smartwater, a first-of-its-kind… Continue reading Launch of smartbeats by smartwater Event
WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to NYC September 7th
Sisters Unite: WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to the NYC Grammy-Award Singer Maxwell, Style Icon Dapper Dan, Naturi Naughton among the celebrities who will be at this year’s event discussing sisterhood, relationships, and social advocacy Black Women will unite to celebrate community, sisterhood and entertainment at the annual Circle of Sisters Expo. The event… Continue reading WBLS’ Circle of Sisters Returns to NYC September 7th
Sarah Vaughan’s Golden Hits to be Released August 30th
On August 30, Verve/UMe is set to release Sarah Vaughan’s Golden Hits on vinyl in two different color options: black and gold. Remastered at Capitol Studios from the original analog tapes, this collection of an even-dozen of the legendary jazz vocalist’s greatest performances showcases the scope of her wide vocal range, bop-phrasing innovations, and expert yet… Continue reading Sarah Vaughan’s Golden Hits to be Released August 30th