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Robert Townsend’s Soulful Documentary “Making The Five Heartbeats” Arrives in Theaters Aug. 27th, 2018 | WATCH TRAILER!


 
‘Making The Five Heartbeats’ Revisits Robert Townsend’s 1991 Classic Motown Inspired Movie
 
Fathom Events Presents Townsend’s Soulful Documentary in Select Cinemas Nationwide on Monday, August 27 Only
 
DENVER, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In the early 90s, actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts, and tenacity to bring his passion project, 1991’s “The Five Heartbeats,” to big screens.

Central City Productions Announces The 3rd Annual 2018 Black Music Honors | Aug. 16th, 2018


 
BOBBY BROWN, FAITH EVANS, BEBE AND CECE WINANS, AND DALLAS AUSTIN TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION AT 2018 BLACK MUSIC HONORS AWARDS PRESENTED BY CENTRAL CITY PRODUCTIONS
 
Rickey Smiley and LeToya Luckett to Host Television Special on Thursday, August 16 in Nashville, TN.
 
CHICAGO, IL // JULY 24, 2018 – Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions (CCP) announced today the 2018 Black Music Honors – the annual two-hour television special that honors artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music.

Musical Director Adam Blackstone is Nominated for His 1st Emmy Award


 
Blackstone’s Justin Timberlake Eagles vs Patriots Super Bowl Halftime Show was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Direction
 
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Adam Blackstone, known as the musical director to Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keyes, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Maroon 5, Eminem, Drake and dozens of others A-list artists, has been nominated for his first Emmy Award…

Babyface, Carrie Lucas and Members of L.A. City Hall Speak on Dick Griffey and the Legacy of SOLAR


 
SOLAR Records and Founder Dick Griffey Honored by L.A. City Council for its 40th Anniversary
by A. Scott Galloway
 
The second order of business at the Los Angeles City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, was a commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of SOLAR Records and its founder, Dick Griffey, in conjunction with June being Black Music Month.

Enter to Win Tickets to the 32nd Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival | June 23rd-24th, 2018


 
Enter to Win Tickets to the 31st Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival
June 23rd & 24th, 2018!!
 
On behalf of Full House Promotions & the team here at T.U.M.S., we are giving away 2 tickets (1 pair) to see the 32nd Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival on Saturday, June 23rd AND 2 tickets (1 pair) on Sunday June 24th – 2 winners total!

Michael Henderson to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Concert & Tribute to Phyllis Hyman | June 21st, 2018


 
Michael Henderson to Celebrate 50th Anniversary In The City Of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia!
 
The multi-platinum selling artist/musician, four time Grammy nominee Michael Henderson has signed on to play an intimate concert which Henderson states, “will have a “Stadium Feel” at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia PA for ONE NIGHT ONLY!~
 
PHILADELPHIA – June 5, 2018 – PRLog — Michael Henderson celebrates his many years in the music industry along with the highly anticipated release of new album “Michael Henderson: Take Me I’m Yours – The Buddah Years Anthology” with a very select series of concerts 2018!

Spensha Baker Joins All-Star Line-Up For PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert on May 27th, 2018


 
The Voice Season 14 Finalist Spensha Baker Joins All-Star Line-Up For PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert An American Tradition Honoring Our Heroes
 
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS’ multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT welcomes THE VOICE Season 14 finalist Spensha Baker, to open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem,” honoring the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

R&B Group Xscape To Be Honored With The ASCAP Golden Note Award at The 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 21st, 2018


 
R&B Group Xscape To Be Honored With The ASCAP Golden Note Award At The 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards On June 21st In Los Angeles
 
NEW YORK, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 31st annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Los Angeles.

Singer Jazzmeia Horn Wins JJA Jazz Award for Up and Coming Musician Of The Year | 2018


 
GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER JAZZMEIA HORN WINS JJA JAZZ AWARD FOR
UP AND COMING MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
 
May 7th, 2018 – Congratulations to Jazzmeia Horn for winning a Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Award in the category of Up and Coming Musician of the Year. Wide ranging critical praise continues to pour in for her GRAMMY-nominated debut album, A Social Call.

Vocalist Sandra Booker Tributes Sarah Vaughan At Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz Grill | April 22nd, 2018 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Vocalist Sandra Booker
Tributes Sarah Vaughan
At Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz Grill
 
Los Angeles – When jazz vocalist Sandra Booker first burst onto the Los Angeles music scene in the 90’s, the comparisons to the legendary Sarah Vaughan came fast and furious.