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Saxophonist Jeanette Harris to Release 4th Album, “Summer Rain” on April 2nd, 2013 | LISTEN!


 
Storm Alert: Saxtress Jeanette Harris’ soul-splashed “Summer Rain” to hit
April 2nd
 
“Just Keep Holding On” goes to radio while a “Summer Rain” perfume permeates the horizon
 
Fresno, CA (13 February 2013): The way Jeanette Harris sees it, summer rain is sensual, an ideal backdrop for love at first sight. Oozing saxuality, she wrote and produced her fourth album, “Summer Rain,” as the soul-jazz soundtrack for romance.

Dawn Robinson Joins the Cast of “R&B Divas LA”

Former En Vogue Member Dawn Robinson Joins the Cast of R&B Divas LA


Los Angeles, CA – Dawn Robinson, former member of En Vogue and Lucy Pearl joins the Los Angeles cast of R&B Divas.  Known for her sultry voice, sexy style, and firey personality Dawn is prepared to open up and speak freely about her amazing success with En Vogue, and the ups and downs of life after leaving a multi-platinum group.  The show starts taping this month and is slated for a third quarter debut.

Once a member of one of the hottest groups in the 90’s, she truly made her presence known among the talented quartet and became a fan favorite.  Her distinct voice  can be heard on many of the groups hits including “Don’t Let Go,” “Giving Him Something He Can Feel,” “Never Gonna Get It,” “Hold On,” and “Free Your Mind.”  The group sold over 28 million records worldwide, garnered multiple platinum albums, several awards, and the honor of being named one of the most successful Girl Groups of all time.

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Tasha Cobbs’ Album “Grace” Debuts @ #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart

EMI Gospel Recording Artist Tasha Cobbs’
Album Grace Debuts at #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums

(Nashville, TN – February 13, 2013) – EMI Gospel recording artist Tasha Cobbs’ album, Grace, debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart, making her this week’s best-selling and highest debut gospel artist in the country. Cobbs’ Grace is also the highest debut by a new artist this year. Grace is produced by multiple award-winning recording artist VaShawn Mitchell.

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Canadian Based Jazz Singer Jeri Brown to Release, “Mercy Rain” in Late Spring 2013

Jeri Brown CD Recording at Catalina Bar and Grill Feb. 12th

“Mercy Rain” is the newest recording album release for label Jongleur Productions to be released in late spring of this year.


Jeri Brown is a Canadian-based jazz singer-songwriter and bandleader
originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She launched a solo career in 1989
with her premiere CD “Mirage” of 1990 featuring jazz pianist Fred
Hersch. Consistently performing internationally, Jeri Brown has
performed at some of the most prestigious festivals and events that
include The Kennedy Center, Montreal Jazz Festival, La Villette Jazz
Festival, La Vienne Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, San Sebastian
Jazz Festival, Akbank Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Atlantic
Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, and Toronto Jazz Festival.

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Attorney Willie Gary Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Chubby Checker against Hewlett Packard & Palm, Inc.

Famed Attorney Willie Gary Files Half-Billion Dollar Lawsuit on behalf of Music Legend Chubby Checker against Hewlett Packard and Palm, Inc. for Copyright Infringement


FORT PIERCE, Fla., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Famed attorney Willie Gary along with his law partner, Robert Parenti and associate attorney, Alicia M. Phidd of the Stuart, Florida-based law firm of Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L. filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit on behalf of world-renown music legend, Chubby Checker who is known for the ever-popular #1 hit, “The Twist.”  The lawsuit was filed today against technology giant Hewlett Packard and its subsidiary Palm, Inc. for maintaining a software application called “Chubby Checker” for Palm products.

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Independent Soul Artist OYA Premieres New Music Video, “LOVE”

 INDEPENDENT ARTIST OYA PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE “LOVE”



LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Independent artist, Oya, has released her brand new music video for “LOVE”, the first single from her debut album “SPIRIT OF OYA”, a fusion project of R&B/Soul, Jazz, Funk, Pop and Gospel. “LOVE” is an up tempo thankful salute to the tales of life swaddled by the blessings of love and a heartfelt tribute to the divine beauty of the world.

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Inspirational Singer Tina Jenkins Crawley Releases Debut CD “The Longest Journey” | WATCH VIDEO!


 
Inspirational Jazz Singer Tina Jenkins Crawley Uplifts With Her Soulful Sound And New Project, The Longest Journey
 
New Powerhouse Vocalist’s CD Hits #1 On UK Soul Charts
 
(Chicago, IL) – February 11, 2013 – One thing that makes the genre of Gospel music so unique is that it encompasses so many musical styles.  Tina Jenkins Crawley‘s musical expression is reflected through the medium of jazz.  Gifted with a strong set of pipes and an unforgettable stage charisma, this newcomer is attracting a notable following, both in her hometown of Chicago and beyond.

WATCH New Music Video from Tamar Braxton | “Love And War” | New Album Coming March 26th, 2013

Tamar Braxton’s New Music Video, “Love And War” | New Album Coming March 26th, 2013 Good Day to all, It’s the WEEKEND! Singer/Songwriter Tamar Braxton recently gave music lovers a new single entitled, “Love & War” – which is still garnering a lot of attention despite already hitting #1 on …

Chaka Khan Introduces Line of Chocolates & Candles @ the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge

Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Chaka Khan Introduces Her Line of Chocolates and Candles at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge During GRAMMY Week


  
Chaka’s Chakalates and Khana Sutra Candles Are Available Online Now

International Icon Continues Year-long Celebration of 40 Years in Music and Entertainment


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan will introduce two of her signature products in the GRAMMY® Gift Lounge today, Thursday, February 7, Friday, February 8, and Saturday, February 9, in conjunction with the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Ceremony on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS network from 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). GRAMMY performers and presenters will be treated to gifts of Chaka’s gourmet chocolates, Chakalates, and her Khana Sutra candles. The international music icon and entrepreneur will be in the lounge during GRAMMY Week to meet and gift talent.

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Mariah Carey Records New Single for Disney’s “Oz The Great & Powerful”

Global Superstar Mariah Carey Records “Almost Home” For Disney’s “Oz The Great and Powerful”

 

              

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Disney announced today that multiple GRAMMY® Award–winning superstar Mariah Carey has recorded the song, “Almost Home,” for “Oz The Great and Powerful,” the studio’s highly anticipated fantastical adventure, directed by Sam Raimi , releasing in theaters nationwide on March 8, 2013.

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