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Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to be Honored with The Muhammed Ali Humanitarian Award

Sheryl Lee Ralph to be honored with The Muhammed Ali Humanitarian Award

On September 17th “An Evening to Celebrate Greatness” at the Marriott Louisville Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky, actress and honored AIDS activist Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive the prestigious Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for her dedicated commitment to raising HIV/AIDS awareness and erasing the hate and stigma still connected to the disease.

Hall of Fame Vocalist Larnelle Harris Honored at 83rd Annual National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses

Hall of Fame vocalist honored at 83rd Annual National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses

Louisville, KY — Hall of Fame vocalist Larnelle Harris was honored with a Heritage Award from the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (NCGCC) at their 83rd annual convention in Harris’ hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Harris says it was a humbling experience.

Jazz Saxophonist NAJEE Celebrates 30th Year Anniversary in Music Biz with “Najee’s Theme”

NAJEE CELEBRATING HIS 30TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

NEW YORK, NY (August 10, 2016) – Two-time Grammy Nominated and award-winning international jazz saxophonist and flautist, Najee, is celebrating his 30th year anniversary in the music industry, since releasing his platinum debut “Najee’s Theme”, in August 1986, (Capitol/EMI).

The Merge Summit – Los Angeles | Aug. 25th-27th, 2016

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, COURTNEY B. VANCE, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, DEVON FRANKLIN, MEAGAN GOOD FRANKLIN AND MORE TO APPEAR AT THE 2016 MERGE SUMMIT – LOS ANGELES

(Beverly Hills, CA—August 10, 2016)—Relevé Entertainment, in partnership with Walgreens and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, is proud to announce the return of The Merge Summit– Los Angeles, taking place August 25-27, 2016 at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The Merge Summit is a unique event created to inspire synergy with faith based and entertainment industry leaders to educate, uplift, and encourage attendees to aspire towards their professional and personal goals.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Esperanza Spalding Announces Fall Tour Dates in North/South America – 2016

ESPERANZA SPALDING ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES
IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA PROMOTING HER
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM EMILY’S D+EVOLUTION

4-time GRAMMY winner Esperanza Spalding has announced a fall tour of North and South America set to kick off August 13th at the Richmond Jazz Festival in Richmond, VA. Full dates below.

WATCH Esperanza Spalding’s new video for her slow-burning hit “Unconditional Love.”

TV One Network to Air The Allstate Gospel Superfest “A Holiday Special” for 2016 Holiday Season

TV One Network to Air Allstate Gospel Superfest Holiday Special This November and December

Cincinnati, OH, August 2, 2016 – Unity Media Limited, which produces and distributes the world renowned Gospel Superfest Television series, is pleased to announce its broadcast agreement with the TV One Network to air the Allstate Gospel Superfest “A Holiday Special” for the 2016 holiday season.

Austin City Limits Presents Ms. Lauryn Hill | Premiering on August 6th on PBS

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS PRESENTS A RARE HOUR WITH MS. LAURYN HILL

Special Broadcast Premieres August 6 on PBS

AUSTIN, TEXAS—August 2, 2016—Austin City Limits (ACL) presents a rare hour of television with hip-hop/R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill, premiering on August 6 at 8pm CT/9pm ET. The special broadcast airs as a preview of the iconic PBS music series’ upcoming Season 42, which premieres October 1st with an hourlong episode featuring the legendary Paul Simon in his ACL debut.

Legendary Michael Jackson HIStory Statue Unveiled at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Legendary Michael Jackson HIStory Statue Unveiled at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, July 28

PR Newswire – LAS VEGAS, July 29, 2016 – On Thursday, July 28, the Estate of Michael Jackson teamed up with Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil and Mandalay Bay to pay tribute to the King of Pop as they unveiled his iconic HIStory Statue.

The Chicago Mass Choir Scores BIG on Billboards Top Gospel Albums Chart | Wins “Best Gospel Entertainer Award” at 35th Annual Chicago Music Awards

Chicago Mass Choir Scores Big in the Top 20
On the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart
And a Winner at the 2016 Chicago Music Awards

The award winning, Chicago Mass Choir has scored “BIG” this week in the Top 20 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart with We Give You Praise and winning the “Best Gospel Entertainer Award” at the 35th Chicago Music Awards.

Pianist Billy Childs Named President of Chamber Music America

Billy Childs
Named President of Chamber Music America

The composer and jazz pianist begins his term July 1

New York, NY June 27, 2016—Chamber Music America (CMA) today announced the appointment of pianist and composer Billy Childs as president of its board of directors, effective July 1. Childs is the organization’s ninth board president, and the first jazz musician elected to the position. The CMA board of directors unanimously approved his first three-year term at its June 6th meeting.

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