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Gospel Artist Kierra Sheard Launches 2nd Phase of Tour & New Blog in March 2012

Karew Records Gospel Artist Kierra Sheard Launches Second Phase of Promotional Tour for Current CD, Free

 

Kierra Continues Tour of Historical Black Colleges and Universities This Spring
Kierra Launches New Blog in March 2012


(Detroit, MI – February 2012) – GRAMMY® Award nominated, GMA Dove Award and Stellar Award winner Kierra Sheard launches the second phase of her current CD project, Free.  This week, the CD lands at #15 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and her current single, “You Are” is #19 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart.   Free debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and has remained in the Top 20 since its release in October 2011. To continue, please click “MORE”!

R&B Star Rahsaan Patterson Records Original Song for RAINN | LISTEN to “Don’t Touch Me”

Rahsaan Patterson records anthem, “Don’t Touch Me” for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

“After 30 years I finally have an appreciation and love for myself that has been missing for most of my life. The most important thing for me at this point is to be able to communicate through music and art and help others.”

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO “DON’T TOUCH ME”


R&B Star Rahsaan Patterson Opens Up About Childhood Sexual Abuse


February 22, 2012 – (New York, NY) – Mack Avenue recording artist and soul innovator Rahsaan Patterson is the new celebrity ambassador for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Harmonicist Grégoire Maret Releases Self Titled Debut CD on March 13th, 2012

HARMONICIST GRÉGOIRE MARET TO RELEASE LONG-AWAITED SELF-TITLED DEBUT ON EONE MUSIC, MARCH 13
    

 
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE
 CASSANDRA WILSON, MARCUS MILLER,
RAUL MIDÓN, & TOOTS THIELEMANS, AMONG OTHERS
 
“He’s one of the most creative musicians around.” – Herbie Hancock

“Grégoire Maret is an exceptional young musician who is taking the harmonica to an exciting new place in jazz.” – Pat Metheny

“He is carrying the instrument into the 21st century
with prowess, passion and creativity.” – Marcus Miller

“Whenever he lifts his instrument to his lips…we are transported with a sweet yet powerful intensity to a higher plane.” – Cassandra Wilson

LISTEN TO STREAMING TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM:
O Amor E O Meu Pais,” “Travels” & “Children’s Song

Over the course of the past decade, Grégoire Maret has emerged as a unique and compelling new voice across a wide spectrum of the modern jazz world. That his chosen instrument – the harmonica – is a relative rarity in the genre is one element in his singular sound, but far from the whole explanation. To continue, please click “MORE”!

This Week, Music World Gospel Dominates Billboard’s Gospel Charts (2/22/12)

Music World Gospel Has Two Albums in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart, One Album in the Top 10, Four Titles in the Top 15, and Six Albums in the Top 25



The Evolution of Le’Andria Johnson and The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson Deluxe Edition Debut at #4 and #5 Respectively

Brian Courtney Wilson’s So Proud Lands at #8 and Amber Bullock’s Thank You Moves to #15 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart

Gospel Duo Trin-i-tee 5:7 Receives GMA Dove Award Nomination for Urban Album of the Year

(Houston, TX – February 23, 2012) – This week, Music World Gospel dominates Billboard’s Gospel charts with two albums in the Top 5, one CD in the Top 10, four titles in the Top 15, and six albums in the Top 25.  Le’Andria Johnson holds two titles in the Top 5.  Both The Evolution of Le’Andria Johnson and The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson Deluxe Edition debut on the Top Gospel Albums chart at #4 and #5 respectively. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Newcomer Mario Brown Signs with Bronx Bridge Entertainment & F. Hammond Music

MARIO BROWN INKS DEAL WITH BRONX BRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND F. HAMMOND MUSIC


Boston, MA, February 22, 2012-Gospel newcomer Mario Brown  has released his single “Glory” off his upcoming album The Mario Brown Project which will be released this spring.  “We look forward to releasing Mario’s album” Said Santiago Cook-Brown, President of Bronx Bridge Entertainment, Inc.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

CENTRIC Honors Legendary Rapper Heavy D in the Documentary | Feb. 26th, 2012

CENTRIC Honors Legendary Rapper Heavy D in the First Original Documentary Since His Death


 
 
“BE INSPIRED: THE LIFE OF HEAVY D” Premieres Sunday, February 26 At 11 p.m.*


Special guests include: Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Will Smith, Doug E. Fresh, Cee-Lo Green, and many more.


NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, February 26 at 11 p.m.*, CENTRIC premieres the first documentary celebrating Heavy D since his death. The hour-long documentary includes interviews and testimonies from entertainment heavyweights including Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Will Smith, Brett Ratner, MC Lyte, and more. To continue, please click “MORE”!

SUPERSTARS OF ’70s SOUL LIVE will Return to PBS Stations in March 2012 | Hosted by Patti LaBelle

“SUPERSTARS OF ’70s SOUL LIVE: MY MUSIC” to Air in March on PBS
 

 
PATTI LABELLE HOSTS A STAR-STUDDED REUNION OF THE GREATEST R&B ACTS OF THE 1970s

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — TJL Productions announced today that SUPERSTARS OF ’70s SOUL LIVE, the very first installment of its acclaimed MY MUSIC series, will return to PBS stations nationwide in March 2012 by popular demand. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Adele’s “21” has Biggest Sales Week with Over 730,000 Copies Sold

One Year After Release, Adele’s ’21’ has its Biggest Sales Week with Over 730,000 Copies Sold
 
 

’21’ SURPASSES 2 MILLION DOWNLOADS ON ITUNES STORE IN THE U.S.

’21’ BECOMES LONGEST RUNNING #1 BY A WOMAN IN BILLBOARD’S HISTORY WITH 21 NONCONSECUTIVE WEEKS AT #1

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia Records — Exactly one year after its release, Adele’s 21 experienced its biggest sales week ever with over 730,000 copies sold. This astounding number follows Adele’s Grammy sweep and her first public performance since undergoing vocal surgery in November, a riveting rendition of her hit “Rolling in the Deep.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Vocalist Judith Hill to Step Out with Her Debut Album | Coming Soon

Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ Background Vocalist Steps Out With Her Debut Album, Assisted By Engineer Martin Nessi



Judith Hill adds her voice to the soundtrack of Spike Lee’s new film ‘Red Hook Summer’.


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Producer, Mixer, Engineer and Arranger Martin Nessi has teamed up with Vocal Artist Judith Hill to work on the soundtrack of Spike Lee’s new movie, ‘Red Hook Summer’. Spike heard Judith and asked her to be a part of the movie’s soundtrack as the main artist, and under Mirrorball Entertainment, Martin was the main recording engineer and one of three mixers. One of his mixes made it onto the soundtrack.

Now, Martin Nessi engineers on her debut album, where Judith’s smoky vocals and exceptional piano playing show her originality. To continue, please click “MORE”!