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Stars Celebrate Quincy Jones & Sir Michael Caine’s 80th Birthday

STARS CELEBRATE QUINCY JONES AND SIR MICHAEL CAINE’S 80TH BIRTHDAY AT KEEP MEMORY ALIVE’S 17TH ANNUAL “POWER OF LOVE” GALA IN LAS VEGAS



Event Honored Entertainment Icons and Raised Funds for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health


LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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Singer/Musician Aaron Myers to Release Debut Project, “Leo Rising” | Plus Tour Dates

Emerging Neo-Soul And Jazz Artist “Aaron Myers” Embarks On A Journey Of A Lifetime With Upcoming Release Of His
Debut Project, “Leo Rising”



It’s
been a long time coming and in the making but the amazing talent of
Aaron Myers is finally arriving at the forefront of the jazz music scene.

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Miguel Zenón and The Rhythm Collective Release “OYE!!! Live in Puerto Rico” on May 28, 2013 | WATCH TEASER VIDEO!

Jazz Artist & MacArthur “Genius” Fellow
Miguel Zenón and The Rhythm Collective
Release OYE!!! Live in Puerto Rico
(Miel Music)
Out May 28, 2013



OYE!!! Represents Outgrowth of Zenón’s Cultural Initiative,
CARAVANA CULTURAL,
A Series of Free Concerts Throughout Rural Puerto Rico
Aided by Funds From His 2008 MacArthur Grant
READ ZENÓN’S MISSION STATEMENT FOR
CARAVANA CULTURAL IN ENGLISH & EN ESPAÑOL

OYE!!! Album Release Coincides With
Four-Night Residency at SF Jazz May 30 – June 2
Featuring THE RHYTHM COLLECTIVE (May 30),
ALMA ADENTRO: The Puerto Rican Songbook (May 31),
IDENTITIES: Tales From The Diaspora (June 1) &
DUOS with LUIS PERDOMO & PAOLI MEJIAS (June 2)
 
Zenón Celebrates 10 YEARS with His Longstanding Quartet
In His VILLAGE VANGUARD DEBUT AS A LEADER – MAY 14-19
with Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig & Henry Cole


The life of a jazz musician is often about fusing life experiences, creative coalitions, new ideas about rhythm, content, flow and innovative musical languages.

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The Tenors Partner with The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative for Benefit Concert | April 20th-21st

The Former Three Mo’ Tenors Partner With The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative To End Hunger For Children

  


MATTESON, Ill., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Dr. Alexis Felder , Founder and President of The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative announced the global humanitarian and relief organization will host the End Hunger Benefit Concert on Saturday, April 20, 2013, 7:30pm and Sunday, April 21, 2013, 6:00pm at New Faith Concert Hall, 19 South Central Avenue, Matteson, Illinois.

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Music Legend George Benson to Release New Album “Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” on June 4th, 2013 | WATCH EPK!


 
Guitar Legend George Benson to Bring “Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” to Music Lovers June 4th, 2013
 
After four years of touring and developing “An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat King Cole,” the legendary George Benson makes his most inspired album: Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole. The recording is one of the most meaningful of Benson’s career and is a testament to the spirit of Cole’s timeless body of work.

Drummer/Composer Jaimeo Brown Releases Debut CD, “Transcendence” | WATCH NEW VIDEO – STREAM TRACK!

AVAILABLE NOW:
DRUMMER/COMPOSER/CONCEPTUALIST JAIMEO BROWN
TRANSFORMS PAIN AND DELIVERANCE INTO ART ON DEBUT ALBUM,
TRANSCENDENCE,
AVAILABLE VIA MOTÉMA MUSIC

 

Featuring JD Allen and Chris Sholar and Special Guests
Geri Allen, Falu, and Kelvin Sholar, Among Others 

Project Fuses Gee’s Bend Quilters Southern Spirituals
with Eastern Indian Music and Electronic Elements,
Under the Umbrella of Acoustic Modern Jazz


Stream a Track From Transcendence by clicking HERE!


Transcendence marks the Motéma Music debut from Jaimeo Brown, a brilliant 34-year-old drummer, composer and conceptualist.

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Legendary Soul Man™ Sam Moore Performs at The White House | PBS Memphis Soul Music Special

The Legendary Soul Man(TM) Sam Moore Performs At The White House   
PBS Memphis Soul Music Special with Queen Latifah, Justin Timberlake & Others



WASHINGTON, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary Soul Man™ Sam Moore will perform at the White House to celebrate the timeless classics of “Memphis Soul” as part of the Emmy Award-Nominated PBS Music Special IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HO– — USE Series on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

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Gospel Reggae Pioneers Christafari Jumps to #1 on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart with “Reggae Worship”

Christafari’s ‘Reggae Worship’ Jumps to #1 on Billboard Reggae Albums Chart

9 months after being released, album jumps to #1 – making Christafari the first Christian band in Billboard history to top the Reggae chart.


(LOS ANGELES, California) — Nearly nine months after it was first released, Gospel reggae pioneers Christafari have jumped to #1 on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums Chart with their latest album, Reggae Worship: A Roots Revival.

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First Lady of Motown, Claudette Robinson, to be Guest on New Lana Reid Talk Show

First Lady of Motown Claudette Robinson to be First Guest on New Talk Show “Don’t Box Me In” with Host Lana Reid



Inspirational, motivational talk show to air on TalkZone Internet Radio every Wednesday starting April 24


LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Los Angeles based award-winning author and public speaker Lana Reid will debut her uniquely inspirational/motivational talk show “Don’t Box Me In” on TalkZone Internet Radio.  Don’t Box Me In will air every Wednesday from 11AM to noon PST, starting April 24th, 2013.

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Tye Tribbett’s New Single “If He Did It Before…Same God” Enters @ #1 on iTunes

Motown Gospel/Kingdom Music Recording Artist Tye Tribbett’s
New Single “If He Did It Before…Same God” Enters at #1 on iTunes



New Album, Greater Than In Stores June 4

Tribbett Performed on BET’s Celebration of Gospel


(Nashville, TN – April 8, 2013) – Motown Gospel/Kingdom Music recording artist Tye Tribbett’s new single “If He Did It Before…Same God” enters at #1 on iTunes. The single is also #17 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Singles chart. And his Motown Gospel debut project, Greater Than, will be in stores on June 4th.

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