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American Masters: B.B. King: The Life of Riley – Premieres on PBS | Feb. 12th, 2016

THIRTEEN’s American Masters Tells the Story of Legendary Bluesman B.B. King During Black History Month on PBS

B.B. King: The Life of Riley premieres nationally Friday, February 12 at 9 p.m. (check local listings)

Features interviews with Bono, Eric Clapton, Aaron Neville, John Mayer, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Ringo Starr, and more

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — B.B. King, born Riley B. King, was one of the most influential and celebrated blues musicians of all time.

A Cappella Group Sweet Honey In The Rock Releases 2nd Single “Second Line Blues” | Announces New Tour

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK
Releases New Single “Second Line Blues”
Out January 8th

A Cappella Group Set To Release Upcoming Album,
#LOVEINEVOLUTION On January 22nd

January 8, 2016 — GRAMMY®-nominated, Sweet Honey in the Rock gears up for their upcoming album #LoveinEvolution (out January 22nd) via SHE-ROCKS 5, Inc./Appleseed Recordings (distributed by E1 Entertainment). A Capella ensemble releases their second single and music video, “Second Line Blues,” available now on iTunes and Amazon.

The 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, Hosted by Nia Long & Mike Epps | Jan 23rd, 2016

Actors Nia Long And Mike Epps To Co-Host The 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, Sponsored By American Family Insurance

HONOREES TO INCLUDE: GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING ARTIST NE-YO, TV PRODUCER WILL PACKER, COMEDIAN GEORGE WALLACE & THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS

ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Trumpet Awards Foundation and title sponsor American Family Insurance present the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, to celebrate and honor history-making entertainment, humanitarian, political and philanthropic individuals.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Reggae Legend Beres Hammond Releases New EP “Beres Hammond In Dub”

ROMANTIC REGGAE LUMINARY BERES HAMMOND RELEASES NEW EP, “BERES HAMMOND IN DUB,” PRODUCED BY KEMAR ‘FLAVA’ MCGREGOR

BERES HAMMOND’S EP NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON ITUNES, AMAZON

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – January 8, 2016: Reggae legend Beres Hammond released his new EP, titled “Beres Hammond in Dub,” Friday, January 8, 2016 on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

Esperanza Spalding’s New Project “Emily’s D+Evolution” Coming March 4th, 2016 | LISTEN to Single “One”!

ESPERANZA SPALDING EMERGES WITH EMILY’S D+EVOLUTION
OUT MARCH 4 ON CONCORD RECORDS

2016 TOUR INCLUDES HOMETOWN SHOW AT NYC’S APOLLO THEATER APRIL 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JANUARY 8, 2016 – Esperanza Spalding’s new project Emily’s D+Evolution, set for release March 4 on Concord Records, is a fresh artistic vision for the 4-time GRAMMY winner, a daring tapestry of music, vibrant imagery, performance art and stage design. Co-produced by Esperanza and Tony Visconti (David Bowie), the album is an electrifying take on the power trio adorned with backing singers and touches of synthesizer.

Off The Wall: Michael Jackson’s Original Album And The Documentary “Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall” Set For Release As A CD/DVD Bundle On February 26, 2016

Off The Wall: Michael Jackson’s Original Album And The Documentary “Michael Jackson’s Journey From Motown To Off The Wall” Set For Release As A CD/DVD Bundle On February 26, 2016

JACKSON’S OFF THE WALL “INVENTED MODERN POP AS WE KNOW IT”

SHOWTIME® TO DEBUT DOCUMENTARY ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at 9 PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On February 26, during Black History Month, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Legacy Recordings will release exclusive CD/DVD and CD/Blu Ray editions of Michael Jackson’s revolutionary 1979 recording, Off The Wall. The package will include the original version of the album bundled with the new documentary Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, directed by Spike Lee.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Gospel Singer J. Moss to Release CD “GFG Reload” in Late January 2016

J. Moss’ Grown Folks Gospel release is revisited on GFG Reload, which features his current single, Faith (Listen Below!) and some bonus coverage.

Pre-Order GFG Reload on iTunes and Amazon. Tentative release date Jan. 29th, 2016

The man behind PAJAM, J. Moss, the super producing/songwriter threat in gospel and R&B, is very familiar with the solo spotlight. In true PAJAM form, J. Moss also knows how to shed that old-school smooth R&B light on praise and worship, as proven throughout his stellar career, including the 2014 PMG Records release, Grown Folks Gospel.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Cameroon Singer LORNOAR Feat. Freedom Williams – “Moment In The Sun”

Bashiri Johnson Announces LORNOAR’s New Video “Moment In The Sun” featuring Freedom Williams

“Moment In The Sun” Produced & Written By: Bashiri Johnson & Francis Mbappe, Rap by Freedom Williams, for FM Groove Records, video directed by Julien Baret.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Jan. 6, 2016 – PRLog — Bashiri Johnson, is proud to announce the release of “Moment In The Sun”, the 1st single and video from LORNOAR featuring Freedom Williams. Executive Producer Francis Mbappe and the FM Groove Record Label have released the “Moment In The Sun” single and video on ITunes, and across all digital outlets.

Jazz Vocalist Sonya Hensley Releases CD “The Essential Sonya Hensley” | Available NOW

Jazz Vocalist Sonya Hensley releases new album “The Essential Sonya Hensley” – Available NOW on Amazon

“Billie Holiday refined, anyone who hears this voice and is not seduced has no soul…

Having regaled audiences in over 50 countries as featured headliner, principal performer or co-lead singer – including a 14 country tour of “Sophisticated Ladies” – Sonya Hensley is equally at ease singing jazz, R&B, Broadway, pop, Latin and blues – and has long been driven by her desire to keep expanding her horizons and bring a fresh twist to the world’s most beloved songs.

NEW VOICES/WATCH NEW VIDEO! Up & Coming Vocalist Alani Skye Releases Single “No Love No More”

ALANI SKYE DROPS VIDEO
NO LOVE, NO MORE

Available now on Amazon.

Alani Skye’s new single No Love No More, shows Alani Skye’s softer and seductive side as she leaves the dance floor and belts out a slow jam. This is a great song that shows the listeners just how wide of a range Alani’s voice can reach. After a hot summer No Love No More is the perfect track to enter the fall season with a bang.

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