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Janet Jackson Announces The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR | Kicks Off Aug. 31st | Tickets on Sale June 22nd, 2015

With The Whole World Lining Up, North America To Be 1st Continent On Janet Jackson’s “Unbreakable World Tour”

– Superstar’s Return To Live Performance to Kick Off August 31 –

– Tickets On Sale Starting June 22 at JanetJackson.com –

LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Music icon, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist Janet Jackson today announced details of her highly anticipated international tour. The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR will return one of this world’s most influential entertainers back to the live stage in support of her upcoming album due out this Fall on Rhythm Nation Records/BMG.

The Rhythm & Blues Foundation Spring Fundraising Mixer | June 23, 2015

Chaka Khan with Kenny Lattimore and Anthony Hamilton

The Rhythm and Blues Foundation Spring Fundraising Mixer

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 The Rhythm & Blues Foundation will be hosting its first Black Music Month after work fundraiser of the year, “Soul of the 90’s: An R&B Tribute”, at the luxurious Attic Rooftop Lounge in Times Square. Michael Bivins, of New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe fame, will be anchoring a stellar lineup of special guest hosts that includes 90’s super groups Allure (“Enjoy Yourself” “All Cried Out”) and Intro (“Love Thang”). An all 90’s soundtrack by celebrity DJ’s Jon Quick and DJ Commish will be provided.

Lizz Wright Returns with Concord Records Debut Album “Freedom & Surrender” on Sept. 4th | Announces U.S. Tour 2015

LIZZ WRIGHT MAKES HER CONCORD RECORDS DEBUT
WITH THE POWERFUL FREEDOM & SURRENDER

Produced by Larry Klein, September 4, 2015 release
features collaborations with Klein, David Batteau, Maia Sharp,
J.D. Souther, Toshi Reagon and Jesse Harris

For Immediate Release – Five years after the release of her critically acclaimed, gospel-laden disc, Fellowship (Verve), Lizz Wright makes her Concord Records debut with the powerful Freedom & Surrender, set for release on September 4, 2015.

Terence Blanchard Named Visiting Scholar at Berklee College of Music

Terence Blanchard Named Visiting Scholar at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music has named world-renowned trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and Blue Note recording artist Terence Blanchard as a visiting scholar in the Jazz Composition department beginning in the fall of 2015. Blanchard will also work in the Film Scoring and Brass departments, and for the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Damien Sneed to be Musical Director for Production “The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance & Music”

Tony Award Winner George Faison Taps Multi-Genre Recording Artist Damien Sneed as
the Musical Director and Conductor for the CityParks Foundation’s Central Park’s SummerStage
Production Of ‘The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance & Music’

The Damien Sneed Foundation Presents the Performing Arts Institute
‘The Wiz: If You Believe Summer Program’ August 3 through August 14 in New York City

(New York, NY – May 26, 2015) – Tony Award winner, George Faison taps multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed as the musical director and conductor for the CityParks Foundation’s Central Park’s SummerStage production of “The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance & Music” on Wednesday, August 12 at Rumsey Playfield, located on East 72nd Street, off Fifth Avenue in Central Park.

Soul Singer Gina Carey Wins CV Music Award in Palm Springs

Gina Carey Wins a CV Music Award at The Riviera in Palm Springs

On Sunday May 17th Gico Music Recording Artist Gina Carey wins the “Best Contemporary Band/ Artist” award

PRLog – May 18, 2015 – PALM DESERT, Calif. — On March 25th, soul singer, Gina Carey learned of her 2 CV Music award nominations, one for “Best Jazz Band/Artist” and the other for “Best Adult Contemporary Band/Artist. On Sunday, May 17th, Soul Singer, Gina Carey, won the CV Music Award for “Best Contemporary Band/ Artist”.

Teddy Riley to be Commencement Keynote Speaker at Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Multi-Platinum Grammy Award-Winning Music Producer Teddy Riley

To Deliver Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Commencement Keynote Address

(DeKalb County, May 12, 2015) – – Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is pleased to announce internationally renowned, multi-platinum Grammy Award winning producer, singer, songwriter and musician, Mr. Edward Theodore Riley globally known as Teddy Riley will be the college’s 2015 Spring Commencement Speaker. GPTC’s Spring Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, 10:00 AM at the Georgia World Congress Center, in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom, Building B, located at 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. GPTC’s Commencement is open to the public.

Dave Hollister Joins Girl in Charge Public Relations

Platinum Recording Artist, Dave Hollister Joins the Girl in Charge Client Roster

Los Angeles, CA – Girl in Charge Public Relations (GICPR) adds award winning, platinum recording artist Dave Hollister to the client roster. One of the most soulful voices in the industry, his powerful vocals and brilliant production and writing skills make him one of the most notable vocalists in R&B music.

“Bessie” Official Soundtrack (Music from the HBO Film) to be Released on May 12th, 2015

Legacy Recordings Sets Digital Release of Bessie (Music from the HBO® Film) for Tuesday, May 12; CD Coming Tuesday, June 2

Bessie (Music from the HBO Film) Debuts “Gimme A Pigfoot and A Bottle of Beer (2015 Remix),” Pairing Bessie Smith’s Original Recording with New Vocals by Queen Latifah and Enhanced Instrumentation Produced by Adam Blackstone and Queen Latifah

Album Includes Historic Blues and Swing Recordings by Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Sippie Wallace, Kid Ory & Fresh Interpretations of Bessie Smith Classics Performed by Queen Latifah

Bessie, an HBO Film, Premieres May 16

NEW YORK, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is proud to announce the digital release of Bessie (Music from the HBO Film) on Tuesday, May 12. The official soundtrack for the upcoming HBO film will also be released on CD on Tuesday, June 2.

Singer Michelle Williams to Premiere New Video for “Believe In Me” on April 29th, 2015

MICHELLE WILLIAMS PREMIERES NEW VIDEO “BELIEVE IN ME” ON VH1 SOUL, WEDNESDAY APRIL 29TH

Williams also returns to The Meredith Vieira Show Tuesday April 28th, and appears on Essence Live on Thursday April 30th

Grammy® winning singer, songwriter and actress Michelle Williams is releasing an inspiring new video for her latest single “Believe in Me,” with VH1 Soul exclusively premiering the music video on Wednesday April 29th. In addition to debuting her new video this week, Williams also makes a return appearance for a second week to “The Meredith Vieira Show” on Tuesday April 28th, and appears on “Essence Live” on Thursday April 30th.

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