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Legendary Guitarist Kenny Burrell & Family Need Our Help | GO FUND ME Campaign from Katherine Burrell


 
Publisher’s Note: T.U.M.S. Readers, please see the urgent message from the wife of legendary jazz guitar player Kenny Burrell, Mrs. Katherine Burrell, below…
 
My name is Katherine Burrell. I am raising funds for my husband, Kenny Burrell. He is a legendary jazz guitarist who has contributed much to the world of music. Following his 85th birthday concert at Royce Hall, he suffered an accident that led to a two year medical leave.

Singer Maysa Releases New Official Music Video for “You Are Not Alone” | Created in Conjunction with March of Dimes


 
Singer-Songwriter Maysa Touches Hearts with Personal Story of Her Son’s Premature Birth in New Music Video “You Are Not Alone”
 
Single/Video Created in Conjunction with March of Dimes
 
From her early days as a member of the band Incognito singing songs such as “Deep Waters” to her numerous solo projects such as her most recent cover of Pat Benatar’s “Love is a Battlefield,” Maysa Leak has committed herself to songs of profound fortitude and meaning.

VIDEO PREMIERE! Singer Sydney Brown Releases Official Music Video for “Love Is Stronger Than Smoke and Fire”


 
World Video Premiere for Love is Stronger Than Smoke and Fire by Sydney Brown to aid those in need from the California Wildfires.
 
One benefit of being a gifted artist is utilizing their genuine voice of concern and hope while raising funds in assisting victims through unforeseen devastation.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Keyondra Lockett Releases New Single “Beautiful” in Launch of New Campaign


 
RECORDING ARTIST KEYONDRA LOCKETT LAUNCHES THE BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE CAMPAIGN TO HELP ERADICATE BREAST CANCER
 
SHREVEPORT, LA (Monday, June 12, 2017) – – Urban Contemporary gospel artist Keyondra Lockett has launched The Beautiful Experience campaign to help eradicate breast cancer.

Patti LaBelle, Common, JoJo, Jencarlos Canela & More Shine a Light on HIV/AIDS at ‘Keep the Promise’ Event | Nov. 30th, 2016

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THE STARS COME OUT TO SHINE A LIGHT ON HIV/AIDS
AT AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION’S WORLD AIDS DAY EVENT
KEEP THE PROMISE
 
AHF Kicked Off Series of Worldwide Events Commemorating World AIDS Day with Keep the Promise
 
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 1, 2016) – On November 30th, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) began its World AIDS Day initiative, Around the Globe in a Day, with Keep the Promise in Los Angeles, CA. Keep the Promise, which welcomed thousands of people for a march down Hollywood Boulevard and a free concert at the Dolby Theater, was an advocacy effort created to continue to spread awareness about HIV and AIDS.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Jazz Singer Pauline Jean Release New Single “Their Blood, Bondye” in Support of Haiti

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VOCALIST PAULINE JEAN RELEASES NEW VIDEO “THEIR BLOOD, BONDYE”
IN SUPPORT OF ARTISTS IN HER NATIVE COUNTRY HAITI
 
New York, October 25, 2016 – Jazz vocalist Pauline Jean is releasing the video premiere for Their Blood, Bondye from her sophomore album NWAYO.
 

Patti Austin to Close Out the First Annual National Caregiving Conference with Special Serenade

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Those who currently care for a family member with an illness or disability as well as those who previously cared for a family member will convene on December 2 and 3 in Chicago to receive information, inspirations and support.
 
CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy-award winner Patti Austin will close out the First Annual National Caregiving Conference with a very special serenade of “Lean on Me” and an important message of support and hope to anyone who cares for a family member.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Singer Lori Jenaire feat Patrice Rushen | “As You Are”

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Vocalist Lori Jenaire Makes Billboard’s Top Five with
Jazzy R&B Classic “As You Are” featuring Patrice Rushen
and Supports AARDA #25for25 Fundraiser for Autoimmune Related Diseases
 
Los Angeles – With the release of her Top Five Billboard Hot Singles Sales charting debut, “As You Are,” featuring Patrice Rushen, a remake of the 1978 Pharoah Sander’s R&B soul classic which originally featured Phyllis Hyman, songstress Lori Jenaire is on a mission that transcends music sales and charting.
 

Singer Jonathan McReynolds is Launching The Elihu Nation Scholarship

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GRAMMY® NOMINATED ACCLAIMED ARTIST
JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS LAUNCHES THREE SCHOLARSHIPS
WITH HIS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, ELIHU NATION
 
Chicago, IL (May 25, 2016) – Following a successful launch of his nonprofit organization Elihu Nation earlier this year in his native Chicago, acclaimed GRAMMY® nominated artist Jonathan McReynolds is launching the Elihu Nation Scholarship, comprising a total of $9,000 in scholarships to be awarded to college students, with three scholarships available at $3,000 each.