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June 7, 2012

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Music from Princeton

Aretha Franklin is Awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Princeton University



Franklin Receives her 12th Honorary Doctorate Degree

(New York, NY – June 7, 2012) – Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Aretha Franklin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Princeton University during its 265th Commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 5. The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2012 was held on Princeton University’s front lawn of the historic Nassau Hall. This is Franklin’s 12th honorary doctorate degree. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Michelle Williams Signs With Light Records | New Gospel Album Coming in 2013

MICHELLE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES
NEW LABEL DEAL WITH LIGHT RECORDS/eONE
ALL-NEW GOSPEL ALBUM TO BE RELEASED IN 2013


Nashville, TN (June 7, 2012) – It was announced this week by James Robinson, President of Light Records, the signing of former Destiny’s Child member and Broadway star, Michelle Williams.

Williams, who is well known as one-third of record-breaking R&B and Pop sensation Destiny’s Child, is also a multiple award-winning international singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Jazz Release: Carol Robbins | “Moranga” (Coming Aug. 7th, 2012)

Carol Robbins | “Moraga”
Coming August 7th, 2012

Carol Robbins: Harp
Billy Childs: Piano
Larry Koonse: Guitar
Gary Meek: Woodwinds
Darek Oles: bass
Gary Novak: Drums


Jazz harpist Carol Robbins beautifully demonstrates her growing stature as a musician and composer on her latest CD Moraga.  Her experience as a member of the Billy Childs’ Jazz Chamber Ensemble is vividly reflected in this sophisticated and distinctive project. To continue, please click “MORE”!