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“The Bobby Jones Gospel Christmas Special” to Air Dec. 21st, 2014 on BET

THE REASON FOR THE SEASON WITH “THE BOBBY JONES GOSPEL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL”

Pastor Shirley Caesar, Vickie Winans, Erica Campbell, Johnathan McReynolds and the Howard University Gospel Choir Perform on “The Bobby Jones Gospel Christmas Special”
Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 9AM ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY – December 16, 2014 – The longest running original series on cable television, “BOBBY JONES GOSPEL,” will present a Christmas special on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 9 a.m. ET/PT.

Pianist Jacky Terrasson to Release New CD “Take This” on Feb. 24th, 2015 | WATCH VIDEO TRAILER!

JACKY TERRASSON SET TO MAKE HIS IMPULSE! LABEL DEBUT
WITH FEBRUARY 24 RELEASE OF TAKE THIS

ACCLAIMED PIANIST TO CELEBRATE WITH SHOWS MARCH 13-15
AT DIZZY’S CLUB COCA-COLA AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER IN NYC

Pianist/composer Jacky Terrasson makes his Impulse! label debut with the February 24, 2015 release of Take This, a sparkling new album that captures the quintessence of his multifaceted musical makeup, which draws upon modern post-bop, pop, hip-hop, European classical, and African and Afro-Caribbean rhythms and melodies.

Trombonist Steve Turre to Release New Project “Spiritman” on March 10th, 2015

Trombonist Steve Turre Makes an Inspired Return
To His Roots on Upcoming Release, Spiritman –
Available March 10 on Smoke Sessions Records

“Music is about giving and about searching and so that is the spirit….
because without spirit, music is just notes.” – Steve Turre

Trombonist/composer Steve Turre has forged a distinctive place for himself with a long series of conceptual albums, often focused upon his innovative use of conch shells; but on Spiritman, his new album for Smoke Sessions Records, Turre has decided to go back to basics, centered upon his brilliant trombone playing.

NEW VOICES/WATCH NEW VIDEO! New York Duo The Jack Moves Releases New Single “Doublin’ Down”

“DOUBLIN’ DOWN”: NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FROM DUO THE JACK MOVES

VIDEO PREMIERES ON MASS APPEAL.COM; SONG DIGITALLY RELEASED TODAY THROUGH WAX POETICS RECORDS

Musicians influenced by classic soul and hip-hop; met through NYC skate scene.

New York-based duo The Jack Moves are “Doublin’ Down” with the simultaneous release of their debut single and video today on Wax Poetics Records. The smooth and soulful sound of “Doublin’ Down” is sure to attract listeners to the unique sound of these two rising stars.

Singer Jason Nelson to Release New Live Album, “Jesus Revealed” on Jan. 20th, 2015 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

RCA INSPIRATION RECORDING ARTIST JASON NELSON TO RELEASE NEW LIVE ALBUM JESUS REVEALED ON JANUARY 20, 2015

Featuring Hit Single “I Am,” Album Available For Pre-Order Now

New York, NY – December 15, 2014 – Talented gospel singer/songwriter and musician Jason Nelson, will release his much-anticipated new album, JESUS REVEALED, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Featuring the Top 2 hit gospel single “I Am,” the album is available for pre-order now on iTunes and Amazon.com. Pre-order JESUS REVEALED now and receive the Instant Grat track, “Can’t Stop Calling.”

Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY® Salute, to Air Feb. 16th, 2015

“STEVIE WONDER: SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE —
AN ALL-STAR GRAMMY® SALUTE”
TO BE BROADCAST FEB. 16, 2015, ON CBS

Two-Hour Entertainment Event to Feature Some of the Biggest Names in Music Today Performing Iconic Songs by the 25-Time GRAMMY® Winner

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2014) — The Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS will present “Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY® Salute,” a primetime entertainment special that will celebrate the iconic songbook and remarkable legacy of the 25-time GRAMMY winner. The two-hour show will tape at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, two days after the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, from 9 – 11 p.m. ET/PT.

Long-Awaited Album “Caged Bird Songs” by Maya Angelou is Available NOW

Maya Angelou’s Posthumous Release “CAGED BIRD SONGS” Out Now

Angelou’s Iconic Words and Lyrics Blended with New Hip-Hop Beats

Released on November 4th via Smooch Music, Caged Bird Songs is the long-awaited album from the late iconic American writer, poet, actor, dancer, director, composer, and lecturer Dr. Maya Angelou. Seven years in the making, the album blends Angelou’s poetic spoken words with modern hip-hop production.

Bassist Christian McBride Named Keynote Speaker at Jazz Connect Conference

Christian McBride Named Keynote Speaker for Jazz Connect Conference

Bassist and bandleader recently named the host of new show from NPR
– Jazz Night in America

The organizers of the Jazz Connect Conference announced today that bassist/composer/bandleader/radio host Christian McBride will give the keynote presentation at the Conference on Thursday, January 8 at 12:15 pm. Presented by JazzTimes and the Jazz Forward Coalition, the Jazz Connect Conference takes place on January 8-9, 2015 at Saint Peter’s Church in New York City.

2015 Grammy Nominee Anita Wilson Exclusively Premiere’s “Keep Doing What You’re Doing” Music Video

Click HERE to access new music video from Anita Wilson “Keep Doing What You’re Doing”

2015 Grammy Award nominee Anita Wilson exclusively releases her music video for her second single “Keep Doing What You’re Doing” via her website at www.MsAnitaWilson.com. The song continues to gain major radio airplay as it sits at #23 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Airplay Chart.

Angelique Kidjo’s CD “Eve” Nominated for Grammy Award for “Best World Album”

Angelique Kidjo Nominated For “Best World Album” Grammy For 429 Records Release “Eve”

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — 429 Records is celebrating Angelique Kidjo‘s Grammy Award nomination for “Best World Music Album” for her album Eve. Eve, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart and a hit album worldwide, is a vibrant new collection of songs dedicated to the power of African womanhood, particularly those women she grew up with in her native Benin.

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