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February 3, 2011

WCPE Celebrates Black History Month | 2011

WCPE Celebrates Black History Month


WAVElengths on TheClassicalStation.org

Wake Forest, N.C. (Vocus/PRWEB) February 03, 2011


WCPE’s WAVElengths Producer Kenneth Bradshaw announces a series of
programs celebrating Black History Month. The programs air at 9 p.m. ET
each Sunday evening, bringing the musical voices of a new generation.

“The music displays depth and emotion,” says Bradshaw. “Each composer brings her/his life and experience to their music.”

“We will enjoy music by Billy Childs, Leslie Burrs, Valerie Coleman and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson,” he adds. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

Trombonist Trombone Shorty is Making News…

TROMBONE SHORTY CAPTURES NEW ORLEANS AND NATIONAL HONORS



Shorty, a 2010 GRAMMY nominee, is the big winner with five Offbeat magazine Best of the Beat awards; joins First Lady Michelle Obama and NBA superstar Kevin Durant as one of NBC News’ “Grio’s 100: History Makers in the Making”.

LOS
ANGELES, Calif. — Trombone Shorty’s star continues to rise as he is
honored with more local and national awards. The just-turned 25-year-old
New Orleans singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and all-around
musical powerhouse was awarded five Best of the Beat Awards from New
Orleans’ OffBeat magazine. And Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was named
among NBC News’ The Grio’s 100: History Makers in the Making, a list of
the top 100 African-American men and women who are writing the next
chapter of American history. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

Jazmine “JAZZY” Bailey to Release New Record, “Letters To A King” on Feb. 14th, 2011

The Mary J. Blige & Steve Stoute Foundation For The Advancement Of Women Now (FFAWN) Features R&B Artist JAZZY

JAZZY Releases First Record Off Upcoming R&B Classics Cover Project “Letters To A King” 

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) February 03, 2011


Los Angeles singer/songwriter Jazmine “JAZZY” Bailey was announced as
FFAWN’s Featured Member Of The Month early this morning. The Foundation
For The Advancement Of Women, Inc. (FFAWN) was created and funded in
2007 by Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute in order to use Mary’s personal
story and success to inspire women from all walks of life to reach their
individual potential. JAZZY, a songwriter previously signed to
Foxx/King Entertainment (Jamie Foxx) had a stellar year as a free agent
in 2010 with the release of her highly acclaimed mixtape Beauty And The
Beat. The collection featured Grammy nominated singer/songwriters
Melanie Fiona and Eric Roberson along with Bravo reality television star
and Grammy award winner, Kandi Burruss. Star-Trak DJ/Producer/Artist
duo Christian Rich and producers Wow Jones and J-Doe also provided their
talents. The success led to a northeast promotional tour which included
Philadelphia, New York City, Boston and Baltimore show dates. To continue, plus gain access to a FREE DOWNLOAD of track, “Feel Like Making Love”, Please click “MORE”!

Mary Rieves | “I Trust You Lord” (Avail Now)

Mary Rieves has been singing since she was a little girl. After almost
losing her life, God spoke to Mary to record a gospel CD and on November
28, 2008 Mary Rieves released her first CD entitled: “Hide Me”. Now
God has allowed Mary to record once again CD entitled: “I Trust You
Lord”
. Mary Rieves is under the leadership of Bishop E.L. Warren,
Cathedral of Worship, Quincy, IL.


Mary Rieves has had the opportunity to sing and appear on The Word
Network, TBN Broadcasting, Streaming Faith Broadcasting, and The Dr.
Bobby Jones Gospel. She has also shared the stage with Rickey Dillard,
John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar, and Barbara Mitchell to name a few. Mary
has been fortunate to travel city to city and minister in song in many
Gospel events as well as Conferences. To continue, please click “MORE”!