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Trumpeter Joey Sommerville to Release New Album “Overnight Sensation” on Oct. 28th, 2014 | LISTEN!

Joey Sommerville - Overnight Sensation
 
The stars align for Joey Sommerville’s
“Overnight Sensation”
 
More than 20 years in the making, the soul-jazz trumpeter’s fifth album, due October 28, features Earl Klugh, Jeff Lorber, Jeff Bradshaw, Elan Trotman and Eric Essix.
 
Atlanta, Georgia (25 September 2014): Behind every musical overnight sensation are years of toiling away in rehearsal halls, recording studios and sweaty nightclubs meticulously honing one’s craft. In trumpeter Joey Sommerville’s case, it’s more than two decades of writing, recording and touring to cultivate his following and establish his presence on the national scene.

R&B Songstress MAYSA to Drop New Holiday CD “A Very Maysa Christmas” on Oct. 28th, 2014 | WATCH VIDEO!

Maysa - Christmas 2014
 
SOUL/JAZZ/R&B DIVA MAYSA SURE TO GRANT SOME HOLIDAY WISHES THIS SEASON WITH NEW CD & FIRST EVER HOLIDAY ALBUM
A VERY MAYSA CHRISTMAS
 
Maysa To Tour As Part The Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour Kicking Off November 2014
“Maysa is WONDERful!”- Stevie Wonder
 
Maysa is the kind of singer who takes hold of a song and enraptures her audience, as she delivers lyrics, phrases, melodies and harmonies in a way that only she can. Blessed with an instantly identifiable honey-toned mezzo-soprano and an undeniably brilliant and magnetic stage presence, Maysa’s alluring vocals, candor, humor and purity as an artist make her a rarity in this business.

Independent Singer Travis Greene Signs Recording Agreement with RCA Inspiration

Travis Greene
 
RCA INSPIRATION SIGNS NEWCOMER TRAVIS GREENE
 
http://smarturl.it/WhoIsTravis
 
NEW YORK – September 22, 2014 –Independent singer/songwriter Travis Greene has been touring the country creating quite the buzz among both gospel and contemporary Christian music fans. Recognizing the talent and potential of this culturally diverse artist, RCA Inspiration offered the young minister a spot on its coveted roster and Greene accepted. Announced today, Travis Greene signs an exclusive recording agreement with RCA Inspiration. Under this deal, RCAI will exclusively distribute and provide marketing and promotional services for future albums by Greene.

Dionne Warwick to be Honored at the 24th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing! Oct 18th, 2014

Dionne Warwick
 
SHERYL LEE RALPH TO HONOR LEGANDARY SINGER/ACTIVIST DIONNE WARWICK AT
24TH ANNUAL DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING!
 
LOS ANGELES — One Diva! One Song! One Night to touch a million lives! Actress/Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph’s DIVA Foundation kicks off its 24th Annual HIV/AIDS benefit concert DIVAS Simply Singing with a special announcement: Sheryl Lee and friends will honor Dionne Warwick LIVE at the 24th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing! 7:30 pm, Saturday Oct 18th, 2014 at The Richardo Montalban Theatre.

NEW VOICES! R&B Singer Deja Bryson Releases Single “Kissin U” | TAKE A LISTEN!

Deja Bryson - Kissin U
 
R&B Singer Deja Bryson releases New Single “Kissin U”
 
TAKE A LISTEN below!
 

 
Good Day Readers!
 
Richmond, Ca. native Deja Bryson comes to the urban music scene with a remake of a classic hit from R&B group Total entitled, “Kissin’ U.” Aside from the new single, Deja is no stranger to this soul music game. She has plenty of tracks available, including a recently released 6 track EP “The Revolution”.

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis to Release New Project “In My Solitude: Live at Grace Cathedral” on Oct. 21st, 2014

Branford Marsalis - In My Solitude
 
Branford Marsalis Celebrates Melody and Feeling on
In My Solitude: Live at Grace Cathedral, Available October 21
on Marsalis Music via OKeh Records
 
Celebrated Saxophonist’s First Unaccompanied Concert
at Iconic San Francisco Site Documented on New Album
 
Branford Marsalis continues to prove that there is no context too large or small to contain his gifts.

The 4th Annual iHeartRadio Music Festival to Air on the CW Network Sept. 29th & 30th, 2014

Usher at iHeartRadio
 
FOURTH ANNUAL IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL IS ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS – HISTORIC WEEKEND OF MUSIC’S BIGGEST STARS INCLUDED SPECIAL SURPRISE PERFORMANCES BY ALICIA KEYS, CHRIS BROWN, WILL.I.AM, JASON DERULO, LIL JOHN AND MORE
 
The 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival Will Air as an Exclusive Two-Night Television Special on The CW — September 29 and 30 from 8:00-10:00 P.M.
 
New York, NY – September 22, 2014 / PR Newswire / — The fourth annual iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest at the MGM Grand Las Vegas wrapped up Saturday night after two days of incredible performances by today’s most popular musicians and a number of one-of-a-kind collaborations.

Legendary R&B Band Con Funk Shun Releases New Single “Your Night” | WATCH VIDEO!

Con Funk Shun
 
CLASSIC FUNK /R&B GROUP CON FUNK SHUN
RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN MORE THAN TWO DECADES (EARLY 2015)
 
New Single “Your Night” Now at Radio – Check Out New Video!
 
Once upon a time there were many great self-contained R&B and funk groups, innovative, immensely popular artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, War, The Meters, The Commodores, Kool & The Gang, Lakeside, Slave and many others who created a body of work in the 70’s and 80’s that still thrills audiences today. But with the advent of first disco and then hip-hop, the ranks of these groups thinned; the only notable self-contained R&B group to emerge and survive during the past 30 years has been Mint Condition.

NEW VOICES | WATCH NEW VIDEO! R&B Singer Gwenation Releases New Single “Ain’t Got A Chance”

Gwenation - Ain't Got A Chance
 
Up and Coming New R&B/Soul Singer Gwnenation Releases Single and Music Video “Ain’t Got A Chance”
 
New Album “Happiness Love Freedom” Coming in Late 2014
 
It’s always that one artist that you can look at without hearing them yet and tell that they are superstar status. This singer, songwriter, actress, and entertainer is one that embodies a humble spirit, huge personality and powerful vocals that touch your soul. Hailing from Motown (Detroit, Michigan) “Gwenation” is no stranger to music and entertainment.