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New Blues Release: Louisiana Red | “When My Mama Was Living” (Coming Oct. 30th, 2012)

LABOR RECORDS RELEASES “WHEN MY MAMA WAS LIVING,” A NEW ALBUM COMMEMORATING THE GREAT LOUISIANA RED. ALSO FEATURED ARE GUEST ARTISTS PEG LEG SAM AND LEFTY DIZZ.



Masters and alternate masters of tracks never released before


This is a unique collection of performances done by extraordinary artists in their prime. There are times in a recording studio when the players are somewhat constrained and what one gets are the varnished equivalent of brand new shoes.

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Soul Music Starlet LINA Releases 4th Recording, “The Love Chronicles of a Lady Songbird – A Tribute to Soul”

R&B/Soul Vocalist LINA Brightens Up The Game With Her 4th Studio Release, “The Love Chronicles of a Lady Songbird – A tribute to Soul” | Available NOW! Neo Soul Singer Lina returns to the soul music spotlight this month with the release of her 4th album, “The Chronicles of a …

Sonos & Janelle Monae Partners For New Global Campaign

LISTENING IS BACK—SONOS AND JANELLE MONÁE PARTNER THIS FALL

 

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (October 1, 2012) – Sonos, the leading manufacturer of wireless HiFi systems, has partnered with Wondaland Arts Society/Atlantic Records recording artist Janelle Monáe on an extraordinary global campaign, which is aimed at engaging music fans and demonstrates that listening is back.

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Singer Deanna Ransom to Visit Women – Raise Money for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Songstress Deanna Ransom Provides Hope To Hurting Women During Domestic Violence Awareness Month


 
Evangelist And Singer To Raise Money And Minister To Women In Wilmington, DE, Shelters During The Month of October
 

(Wilmington, DE) – October 1, 2012 – Did you know 1 in 4 women will have experienced domestic violence to some degree in their lifetime? Even sadder is the fact that 1.3 million women are assaulted by their partners every year. Powerhouse gospel vocalist Deanna Ransom, a former victim of domestic violence herself, will be visiting women’s shelters throughout the Wilmington, DE, area during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Deanna, through her testimony of overcoming, will be ministering a word of encouragement and singing songs of inspiration to the women at the shelters.
 
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Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo Releases New CD, “Live From Stern Grove Festival” | Available NOW

LEGENDARY PERCUSSIONIST
PETE ESCOVEDO AND HIS BAND CAPTURED LIVE FROM STERN GROVE FESTIVAL

“What’s up, San Francisco? Are you ready to have a good time?” asks timbales player and band leader Pete Escovedo at the beginning of Live From Stern Grove Festival, his terrific new album that captures a live show he played earlier this year at the legendary 75-year-old San Francisco cultural venue and institution.
 
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Gospel/Jazz Instrumentalist Ben Tankard Nominated for a Soul Train Music Award | Best Contemporary Jazz Artist

Soul Train Awards nominate Ben Tankard – Best Contemporary Jazz Artist of 2012


 
Gospel/Jazz pioneer Ben Tankard joins Beyonce, Usher, R. Kelly, Mary Mary, Marvin Sapp and more in Las Vegas for a night of Soul and celebration.

NASHVILLE,Tenn., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Gospel/Jazz instrumentalist, Ben Tankard has been nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist.



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Chrysler & Motown Collaborate for “MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL” | Performances Begin March 11th, 2013

Chrysler Brand and MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Drive to Broadway!
 

 
Chrysler Brand and Motown Celebrate the Heart and Soul of Detroit


AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Chrysler brand and producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy are proud to announce an unprecedented relationship with MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder and Detroit native Berry Gordy.

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“We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY® Salute To Whitney Houston.” to Air on CBS Nov. 16th, 2012

“We Will Always Love You: A Grammy® Salute To Whitney Houston” Set To Air Nov. 16 On CBS


 
Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Usher Are the First Performers Announced for the One-Hour CBS Entertainment Special, Which Pays Tribute to Six-Time GRAMMY® Winner Houston and Tapes Oct. 11 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Five-time GRAMMY® winner Celine Dion, GRAMMY and Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson, and seven-time GRAMMY winner Usher are the first performers announced for “We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY® Salute To Whitney Houston.” The one-hour special will celebrate Houston’s life and artistry through interviews and performances from various artists paying homage to the six-time GRAMMY winner, and will include Houston’s own most memorable performances of her career.

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Harmony Project Launches Academy to Provide Training for Music Students

Harmony Project Launches Academy to Provide Enhanced Training for Promising Music Students from LA Gang Reduction Zones


LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Harmony Project announced the launch of the Harmony Project Academy to provide enhanced music training to 98 music students from low-income homes who show exceptional promise, through a $249,918 “Widening the Stage” grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.  The award is renewable annually for the next three years.

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Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist Rob White Releases, “Just Kickin’ It” | Avail Now

Urban Jazz Saxman Rob White Comes Through with Another Release, “Just Kickin’ It” | Available NOW!


“Youth” vs. “Wisdom”. Some may argue that “Youth” wins because it is associated with freshness, vigor and vitality. While others may argue that “Wisdom” prevails because the power of knowledge through experience gains confidence and insight. Rob White’s sophomore release, “Just Kickin’ It” just happens to be the perfect combination of both “Youth” and “Wisdom”.

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