Cassandra Wilson, Acclaimed Jazz and Soul Vocalist, Dies at 70
September 2, 2026 | Jackson, Mississippi
The music world is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive and influential voices. Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer whose deep, smoky vocals and adventurous musical vision transcended jazz, blues, folk and R&B, has died at the age of 70.
THE PALMIERI ESTATE ANNOUNCEMENT
EDDIE PALMIERI WAY
STREET NAMING DEDICATION TO HONOR
11X GRAMMY AWARD WINNER AND NEA JAZZ MASTER
JULY 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM | E 112TH ST & PARK AVE, NYC
Eddie Palmieri was a restless, instinctive innovator whose visionary approach has shaped salsa and Latin jazz for more than seven decades. A powerhouse pianist of brilliance, he expanded the horizons of Afro-Caribbean music, electrifying stages and captivating audiences around the world with his bold arranging, masterful compositions, and unmistakable style.
Gospel’s Leading Man Earnest Pugh to be Honored at
the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
HOUSTON – June 24, 2026 – Award-winning gospel industry veteran Earnest Pugh will be celebrated as an honoree at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, recognizing his profound contributions as an inspirational and transformative songwriter.
Introducing THE QUARTET COLLECTIVE
Zacardi Cortez, Darnell Williams, Edwrin Sutton, and Keon Harrison Unite To Form A Gospel Supergroup, THE QUARTET COLLECTIVE
Houston, TX — THE QUARTET COLLECTIVE is officially unveiled! They are a new Gospel supergroup uniting four voices and generations on a mission to honor the heritage of Gospel quartets while advancing its sound for a global audience.
NEW EDITION, BOYZ II MEN & TONI BRAXTON JOIN FORCES FOR “THE NEW EDITION WAY TOUR”
A Celebration of Legacy, Soul, and the Soundtrack of Generations Kicking Off January 29, 2026
HOUSTON, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) proudly presents The New Edition Way Tour. This extraordinary cross-country concert experience brings together three of music’s most enduring and influential acts: New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton.
GRAMMY NOMINATED POP-REGGAE LEGENDS UB40 TO EMBARK ON UPCOMING “THE UNSTOPPABLE TOUR” – LAUNCHING NATIONWIDE AND IN CANADA ON SEPTEMBER 18
OFFICIAL UB40 BAND RETURNS TO NORTH AMERICA FOR THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR ON THEIR UPCOMING 40-CITY TOUR WITH A NEW ALBUM RELEASING THIS SUMMER
Los Angeles, Calif. (January 27, 2026) – Four-time Grammy® nominated UB40 announces their upcoming U.S. and Canadian “THE UNSTOPPABLE TOUR” – which will run this September 18 through November 15.
Grammy® Award-Winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum Launches Weddings by Whalum
An Unforgettable Marriage & Music Experience
(October 17, 2025) Memphis, TN — Soulful saxophonist, ordained minister, and twelve-time Grammy® Award nominee Kirk Whalum is bringing his signature sound and heartfelt spirit to a new stage — the wedding altar. Today, Whalum officially announces the launch of Weddings by Whalum, a bespoke wedding and vow-renewal officiant service blending deep spiritual meaning with the unforgettable power of music.
THE SRG-ILS GROUP (Virgin Music/UMG) Proudly Welcomes Multi Award-Winning Singer-songwriter, R&B Crooner, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS To Its Record Label Roster
New York, NY – September 18, 2025 – The SRG-ILS Group proudly welcomes their new signee’, multi-platinum award-winning R&B crooner, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS to its growing roster. Christopher Williams, the voice behind timeless R&B classics like “I’m Dreamin’”, “Promises, Promises”, and “Every Little Thing U Do”, is back—…
NEW YORK CITY MAYOR, ERIC ADAMS PREPARES TO CELEBRATE, R&B ICON, MULTI-AWARD-WINNING PLATINUM SINGER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER AND HUMANITARIAN, JOHNNY GILL WITH THE ENTERTAINERS’ KEY TO THE CITY OF NEW YORK
The celebration will take place on Saturday, August 2nd, on 125th Street in Harlem (entrance on Adam Clayton Powell), as part of the RISE UP NYC Concert Series. (All invited)
New York, NY – July 31, 2025, – New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the return of the “Rise Up NYC” summer concert series, which will provide 10 free outdoor concerts to New Yorkers across all five boroughs this summer.
WALTER SCOTT, OF THE R&B GROUP THE WHISPERS, HAS DIED AT 81
The Group is Known for Billboard No. 1 Hits Such as “Rock Steady,” “And the Beat Goes On”
Walter Scott, a founding member of the legendary R&B vocal group, The Whispers, has died at the age of 81. He died of complications of stage 4 stomach cancer and other underlying ailments at an Oakland, CA hospital on the morning of June 26, 2025.
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