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March 10, 2011

R&B Singer Donald Sheffey Releases “Between You & I” | Avail Now

Contemporary R&B Singer Donald Sheffey keeps the fire going for soul music with new release “Between You & I”…




12 fabulous original adult
contemporary R&B songs that will stick in your minds for years to
come…Donald Sheffey’s voice is unlike any other on today’s R&B music
scene! It’s strong, baritone with a hint of tenor with a refreshing,
original sound. This man knows how to deliver a heartfelt ballad, then
turn around and knock you out with a banging dance or mid-tempo tune
that will blow you on the dance floor. This new and long awaited CD is
Donald’s fifth CD, and his is rich, deep, soulful, penetrating and
full of passion. Between You And I is an intoxicating, textured,
memorable collection of Donald’s favorite originals that were crafted
and recorded by Donald and writing partners Ernest McCullough, and Jason
Persico along with some of today’s most talented writers and
producers. These songs reflect the heart and soul of Donald and are a
definite must have that fulfills themes of love, laughter, good times,
and discovery wrapped in infectious beats and melodies delivered with
passion. Some of Donald’s favorite artists are, Will Downing, Luther
Vandross, George Benson, Babyface, Usher, Jeffrey Osborne, Michael
Jackson, John Legend, Keith Sweat, Stevie Wonder, Maxwell, Robin Thicke,
Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson, Al Green, James Ingram, Howard Hewett,
& Marvin Gaye.

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Terence Blanchard Named Artistic Director of The Henry Mancini Institute

TERENCE BLANCHARD NAMED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE HENRY MANCINI INSTITUTE AT THE UM FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC



Coral
Gables, FL (March 7, 2011) – Five time Grammy Award winning jazz
trumpeter and film composer Terence Blanchard was named Artistic
Director of the Henry Mancini Institute (HMI), a prestigious program at
the University of Miami Frost School of Music that is training a new
generation of orchestral and jazz artists to create and perform in
mixed-genre, collaborative settings.

Blanchard has established
himself as one of the most influential jazz musicians and film score
masters of his generation, a member of a jazz legacy that has shaped the
contours of modern jazz today.  With more than 29 albums to his credit,
as a musician Blanchard is a multi-Grammy Award winner and nominee,
winning last year for “Best Jazz Instrumental Solo” for his performance
on Jeff “Tain” Watts’ project, “Watts.” In 2009, Blanchard won for his
instrumental solo for “Be-Bop” on Live At The 2007 Monterey Jazz
Festival. In addition to receiving the award, Blanchard performed live
on the telecast along with other New Orleans artists including Lil’
Wayne, Allen Toussaint and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who were all
joined on-stage by singer Robin Thicke. In 2008, Blanchard also won a
Grammy for his CD, A Tale of God’s Will (A Requiem for Katrina), a
beautifully haunting and impassioned song cycle about Hurricane Katrina
and the ravages incurred upon the City of New Orleans and its residents. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Artist VaShawn Mitchell Has Been Added to the “STILL SOMETHING BIG” Tour

VaShawn Mitchell Added to STILL SOMETHING BIG TOUR

Mitchell To Join Bebe & Cece Winans and Mary Mary
On Tour Of Major US Cities
Including New York, Washington D.C. and Chicago

New York, NY (PRWE March 10, 2011


Breakthrough Gospel artist, VASHAWN MITCHELL, was just added to R&B
and Gospel icons Bebe & Cece Winans and Mary Mary upcoming spring
tour. VaShawn Mitchell will be the special guest for the “Still
Something Big” Tour, An Evening With BeBe & CeCe Winans And Mary
Mary.

Mitchell, slated to open the show, will join the duos to hit a series
of major market US tour dates this April 2011. Earning this coveted
spot on the highly anticipated tour, Mitchell’s current success has been
propelled by his Number 1 song, “Nobody Greater.” “Nobody Greater” has
topped the Gospel radio charts for over 5 weeks continuing to touch a
chord with audiences and people around the world. In 2011 Mitchell has
garnered two Grammy nominations and recently two Dove Award nominations
for his blockbuster CD, TRIUMPHANT. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Artist Ricky Dillard & New G Presents “Keep Living” | Coming April 26th, 2011

RICKY DILLARD TAKES NEW G 
TO HIGHER LEVEL WITH ALL NEW CD 
‘KEEP LIVING’

CD & DVD AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE 
APRIL 26, 2011

March 2, 2011 (Nashville, TN) – Truly one of Gospel’s most influential artists, RICKY DILLARD, takes his signature choir music to new heights with the release of KEEP LIVING on Light Records.

Dillard’s significance to choir music is unrivaled. Throughout his 20-year career, he has remained committed to advancing music exclusively for the choir.  Choirs are mainstays in our churches around the world and Dillard’s music continues to provide them with relevant and contemporary music.

On the upcoming project entitled KEEP LIVING, Dillard takes his signature choir vocal arrangements and melodies to another level.  Producing songs that are mature, discriminating and wise, it is clear that he has grown in his approach to music.   Gems like “I Am Saved,” “He Turned It,” and “He Reigns,” are definitive and timeless offerings. To continue, please click “MORE”!

NAMM Challenges America to ‘Pledge to Play’ a Musical Instrument

NAMM Challenges America to ‘Pledge to Play’ a Musical Instrument

 
85% of Americans Admit Desire to
Play a Musical Instrument – NAMM’s National “Pledge to Play” Initiative
Designed to Help them Take the Next Step as Part of its Fifth Annual
National Wanna Play Music Week

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 10, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — In a major new push to encourage more Americans to play
a musical instrument, the National Association of Music Merchants
(NAMM) today announced the launch of its first national “Pledge to Play
initiative.  Aimed at the more than 85 percent of Americans who never
played an instrument but said they wish they did in a recent Gallup
poll, the national call to action is part of the activities leading up
to NAMM’s fifth annual National Wanna Play Music Week May 2-8. The “Pledge to Play,” found at www.facebook.com/wannaplaybynamm, is a personal pledge dedicated to empowering those who have always wanted to learn how to play a musical instrument or sing. To continue, please click “MORE”!