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Luther Barnes to Release Choir Project “The Favor Of God” on Sept. 9th, 2016 | LISTEN!

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STELLAR AWARD WINNING GOSPEL HIT-MAKER
REV. LUTHER BARNES
TO RELEASE FIRST CHOIR PROJECT IN A DECADE
 
The Reverend Luther Barnes comes from a notable gospel background. His father, Bishop F.C. Barnes, wrote and scored a hit with the gospel standard “Rough Side Of The Mountain.” The Favor Of God, his first choir project in a decade, is to be released by Shanachie Entertainment/SRT Entertainment on Sept. 9, 2016.

Jazz Saxophonist NAJEE Celebrates 30th Year Anniversary in Music Biz with “Najee’s Theme”

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NAJEE CELEBRATING HIS 30TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!
 
NEW YORK, NY (August 10, 2016) – Two-time Grammy Nominated and award-winning international jazz saxophonist and flautist, Najee, is celebrating his 30th year anniversary in the music industry, since releasing his platinum debut “Najee’s Theme”, in August 1986, (Capitol/EMI).

NEW VOICES! Neo-Soul/R&B Singer Annalé Releases Music Video, “Roses”

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Korean-American R&B/Soul Singer Annalé Drops New Video, “Roses”
 
A perfect blend of Neo-Soul, R&B, and Pop…is how Korean-American singer Annalé best describes her music. Currently based in LA, Annalé was born in New York, raised in South Korea and New Jersey, she has been exposed to many different cultures and experiences that reflect her sound. “I love music that I can feel and am pretty eclectic when it comes to the types of music I love”, shares the 23-year-old.
 

Legendary Soul-Blues Singer Vaneese Thomas to Release New Album “The Long Journey Home” on Sept. 16th, 2016

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Vaneese Thomas Announces New Album: “the Long Journey Home”
Award-winning Soul-Blues Artist to Release 7th Album September 16, 2016
 
NEW YORK – Aug. 12, 2016 – PRLog — Vanesse Thomas, legendary R&B, jazz and soul blues musician today announced the upcoming release of her seventh studio album, The Long Journey Home on Segue Records. Following the critically-acclaimed success of Blues for my Father, a daughter’s ode to the late Rufus Thomas, Vaneese is returning to her blues roots in a thoughtful, passionate body of work that pays homage to her world-renowned musical influences.

Corinne Bailey Rae Launches 6 Part Podcast Series “The Heart Speaks In Whispers Podcast”

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PRESIDENT OBAMA INCLUDES CORINNE’S “GREEN APHRODISIAC” ON HIS
SUMMER PLAYLIST “SONGS FOR THE NIGHTTIME”
 
Grammy Award-winning singer Corinne Bailey Rae has launched a six-part podcast series exploring the themes and personal experiences that inspired the creative process behind her critically acclaimed album The Heart Speaks In Whispers. Acting as narrator, interviewer and guide, Corinne delves deep into her passions and presents a fascinating collection of subjects with the help of a wide range of experts, philosophers, authors, artists and musicians.

Contemporary Jazz Saxman Paul Taylor Returns with New Album “Countdown” on Sept. 9th, 2016 | LISTEN!

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TOP CONTEMPORARY URBAN JAZZ SAXMAN PAUL TAYLOR “COUNTS DOWN” TO 10th SOLO ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE SEPT. 9, 2016 ON PEAK RECORDS/ENTERTAINMENT ONE
 
In the first few bars of the title track to his new Peak Records/eOne album, Countdown, contemporary urban jazz’ hit saxman Paul Taylor, ever the engaging showman, invites his legion of fans into the experience by counting off 5…4…3…2…1. He launches into his incredible third decade as a solo artist with a set that’s fuses his trademark jazzy/ funk/soul vibe with prominent elements of synthy dance pop/EDM, trancelike neo-soul, electronica, folksy lite rock, reggaeton, even a touch of blues.

NEW VOICES! Introducing GwenYvette & New Music Video “So In Love”

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R&B/Soul Singer GwenYvette Releases New Music Video “So In Love,” Wins SC Music Award
 
Beaufort, SC (August 2016) – R&B/Soul music singer GwenYvette has released the official music video for her single, “So in Love,” which will be on her forthcoming debut album, “Love, Dreams & Visions,” later this year. The songstress is enjoying a tremendous debut as a solo artist, as she also recently won the “Female R&B Artist of the Year” Award during the South Carolina Music Awards last month.
 

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! R&B Singer Robert Gee’s New Single “All I Ever Wanted”

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R&B Singer Robert Gee Releases New Single “All I Ever Wanted” – TAKE A LISTEN!
 
Robert Gee’s sophomore project, “Robert Gee-The EP” showcases his evolution as a singer/songwriter and producer whose music and lyrics speak directly from his heart to the heart of his listeners.
 

The Merge Summit – Los Angeles | Aug. 25th-27th, 2016

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CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, COURTNEY B. VANCE, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, DEVON FRANKLIN, MEAGAN GOOD FRANKLIN AND MORE TO APPEAR AT THE 2016 MERGE SUMMIT – LOS ANGELES
 
(Beverly Hills, CA—August 10, 2016)—Relevé Entertainment, in partnership with Walgreens and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, is proud to announce the return of The Merge Summit– Los Angeles, taking place August 25-27, 2016 at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The Merge Summit is a unique event created to inspire synergy with faith based and entertainment industry leaders to educate, uplift, and encourage attendees to aspire towards their professional and personal goals.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Esperanza Spalding Announces Fall Tour Dates in North/South America – 2016

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ESPERANZA SPALDING ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES
IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA PROMOTING HER
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM EMILY’S D+EVOLUTION
 
4-time GRAMMY winner Esperanza Spalding has announced a fall tour of North and South America set to kick off August 13th at the Richmond Jazz Festival in Richmond, VA. Full dates below.
 

WATCH Esperanza Spalding’s new video for her slow-burning hit “Unconditional Love.”