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New Book, “Feel My Big Guitar: Prince and the Sound He Helped Create” | Available July 2023


 
A COLLECTION OF DYNAMIC PERSPECTIVES ON A
COMPELLING MUSICAL GENIUS AND ENIGMA
 
With his signature blend of genres and lyrics that touch on myriad societal issues, the artist Prince (1958–2016) has challenged and captivated the minds and hearts of countless listeners. Feel My Big Guitar: Prince and the Sound He Helped Create is a wide-ranging collection…

Earth, Wind & Fire’s Sheldon Reynolds Is Honored By The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame


 
Earth, Wind & Fire’s Sheldon Reynolds Is Honored By The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame
 
Ohio’s County Commission President, Alicia Reece, Remembers the Famed Guitarist and Singer During the 2nd Annual Black Music Month Kick-Off Event for the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
 
CINCINNATI – June 2, 2023 – PRLog — This week, Alicia Reece, Hamilton (Ohio) County Commission President, and Founder of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, led the announcement of the third class of Inductees for the new Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati.

Rhino to Release Special 6-LP Vinyl Collection “Otis Redding – Otis Forever: The Albums & Singles (1968-1970)” on June 9th, 2023


 
OTIS REDDING
OTIS FOREVER: THE ALBUMS & SINGLES (1968-1970)
 
6-LP Multi-Color Vinyl Boxed Set
Exclusively At Rhino.com
 
Also Available As 6-LP Black Vinyl Set
 
Four Posthumous Studio Albums Combined With
A Collection Of 24 Album Singles In Mono
 
Limited To 1,000 Copies, The Set Will Be Available On June 9
 
LOS ANGELES – Otis Redding’s reign as the King of Soul was cut short more than 55 years ago when the Georgia-born singer-songwriter perished in a plane crash en route to play a show. The Big O was gone too soon, but generations of fans still cherish the musical legacy he left behind.

Paisley Park’s Annual Celebration | June 8th-11th, 2023


 
PAISLEY PARK’S CELEBRATION 2023 TO FEATURE
NEW UNRELEASED MUSIC BY PRINCE & PERFORMANCES BY
 
STOKLEY, SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS, D-NICE, SHELBY J, DOUG E. FRESH, MEMBERS OF NPG, AND MORE
 
HONORING PRINCE’S MUSIC, LEGACY & GLOBAL CULTURAL IMPACT
WITH DISCUSSIONS WITH CHAKA KHAN, CHUCK D, AND D-NICE
 
Chanhassen, MN (May 3, 2023) – In memory of musical and cultural icon Prince, Paisley Park’s annual Celebration returns June 8-11, 2023. The star-studded event features the exclusive presentation of unreleased music from the famous Prince Vault and special appearances by and conversations with Grammy-winning artist Chaka Khan…

The 8th Annual Black Music Honors | Airing June 3rd, 2023


 
BLACK MUSIC EXCELLENCE TAKES CENTER STAGE: MISSY ELLIOTT, SWV, EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING, JEFFREY OSBORNE AND THE HAWKINS FAMILY NAMED AS HONOREES FOR THE 2023 BLACK MUSIC HONORS IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK MUSIC MONTH
 
The 8th Edition of Black Music Honors is Co-Hosted By Double Grammy Winner LeToya Luckett and Comedy Staple DeRay Davis
 
CHICAGO, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In its 8th celebratory year, Black Music Honors shines a spotlight on revolutionary artists and musicians who have made significant impact on African American music.

Hi Records/Fat Possum to Reissue Al Green’s 1973 R&B Classic “Call Me” on Vinyl on May 26th, 2023


 
HI RECORDS & FAT POSSUM RECORDS CELEBRATE THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF AL GREEN’S R&B CLASSIC CALL ME WITH LIMITED EDITION VINYL PRESSINGS ON MAY 26
 
AL GREEN CELEBRATING HIS 77TH BIRTHDAY TODAY!
 
LOS ANGELES, CA ­– April 13, 2023 – This year marks the 50th anniversary of Al Green’s Call Me, and to celebrate, Hi Records/Fat Possum will reissue the 1973 R&B classic on vinyl on May 26.

The Top 100 Contemporary Jazz Songs – #96 | Bobby Lyle – Ivory Dreams


 
Whats Happening Jazz Lovers…
 
This one was a ‘selective’ choice, not chosen because it was a big Billboard Singles hit or blazed the charts throughout the globe back in the day.  Considering how big of a fan I am of legendary contemporary jazz pianist Bobby Lyle‘s work, I came to a decision to add the title track from stellar 1989 album “Ivory Dreams” (Atlantic Records).

New Collection from Iconic Soul Music Duo Sam & Dave “Soul Man Explosion” to be Released on April 28th, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
The Original Soul Duo SAM & DAVE Continue To Inspire Artists Across The Generations On A New Collection Of Revamped Classics!
 
Features guest appearances by Stax guitarist Steve Cropper, retro rock duo The Courettes, and legendary rock keyboardist Brian Auger!
 
Los Angeles, CA – Iconic soul music duo Sam Moore & Dave Prater released some of the most influential and acclaimed music of the ‘60s.

Capitol/UMe Releases “From The Capitol Vaults (Vol. 3)” by Nat King Cole Digitally | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
CAPITOL/UMe RELEASES FROM THE CAPITOL VAULTS (VOL. 3) BY NAT KING COLE DIGITALLY TODAY
 
THIRD VOLUME IN THE SERIES COLLECTS FOURTEEN RARE TRACKS JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
 
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Few voices in music history have elicited such romance and suave cool as the celebrated smooth vocals of NAT KING COLE.

Music Legend Mary Wilson’s Unreleased Single “Soul Defender” to be Released on March 3rd, 2023 | LISTEN!


 
MARY WILSON
Reigns Supreme with New Single
“Soul Defender”
 
Previously Unreleased “Soul Defender”
Gets Dance Treatment Backed By Dazzling Choir
Set for Digital Release on March 3, 2023
 
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 (Los Angeles) — This year, The Supremes, to this day the #1 female recording group, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s 65th Annual GRAMMY® Awards.