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Spensha Baker Joins All-Star Line-Up For PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert on May 27th, 2018


 
The Voice Season 14 Finalist Spensha Baker Joins All-Star Line-Up For PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert An American Tradition Honoring Our Heroes
 
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS’ multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT welcomes THE VOICE Season 14 finalist Spensha Baker, to open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem,” honoring the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Multiple EMMY® winning producer Rushion McDonald Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary of Radio Talk Show “Money Making Conversations”


 
PATTI LaBELLE, CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, RICKEY SMILEY, MICHAEL VICK, ANTHONY HAMILTON, DAVID AND TAMELA MANN, AND MORE CELEBRATE 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HIT SHOW “MONEY MAKING CONVERSATIONS” HOSTED BY MULTIPLE EMMY® WINNER RUSHION McDONALD
 
ATLANTA, GA (May 3, 2018)— Multiple EMMY® winning producer, social media influencer and entrepreneur Rushion McDonald, celebrates the 1-year anniversary this May of his hit radio talk show “Money Making Conversations” – joined by an all-star lineup of guests that continue to make an impact in the worlds of entertainment, business, digital sectors, sports, finance, and more.

Vocalist Sandra Booker Tributes Sarah Vaughan At Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz Grill | April 22nd, 2018 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Vocalist Sandra Booker
Tributes Sarah Vaughan
At Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz Grill
 
Los Angeles – When jazz vocalist Sandra Booker first burst onto the Los Angeles music scene in the 90’s, the comparisons to the legendary Sarah Vaughan came fast and furious.

IMG Artists Signs Recording Artist Damien Sneed and Confirms North America Tour for 2019


 
IMG Artists Signs Multi-Genre Recording Artist Damien Sneed and Confirms North America Tour
 
NEW YORK, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — IMG Artists, today’s leading global performing arts management agency, has signed multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed to its international roster and confirms that Sneed will embark on a 36-city North American concert tour in 2019.

Bass Clarinetist Todd Marcus Releases New Album “On These Streets: A Baltimore Story” on April 27th, 2018 | LISTEN!


 
Todd Marcus — Baltimore, MD-Based Bass Clarinetist & Community Organizer — Releases
On These Streets: A Baltimore Story, Available April 27th
 
Baltimore-based Todd Marcus is one of the most renowned bass clarinetists in the world. As one of only a few jazz players who focuses solely on that instrument, he has carved out a unique sound world in modern jazz, with great virtuosic flair.

Sony Corp. & Blue Note Media Group Announces New Sponsorship Agreement

Sony Corporation and Blue Note Media Group
Announce Landmark Sponsorship
 
New Multi-Genre Music Venue
“Sony Hall” to Open in New York City Spring 2018
and Sponsorship of Annual Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York City
 
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2018 — Sony Corporation (“Sony”) and Blue Note Media Group (“Blue Note” / “BNMG”) – the sponsorship affiliate of Blue Note Entertainment Group, the organization that owns, operates, licenses, and/or programs 10 music venues worldwide including the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club – today announced a landmark strategic sponsorship agreement.

The 26th Annual 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards will Air Exclusively on Bounce on February 11th, 2018


 
Jermaine Dupri, Cameo, Richelieu Dennis, Tamika Mallory, Marley Dias, Dr. Lonnie Johnson, Rhyon Brown Announced as Recipients of 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards
 
Performers to Include Doug E. Fresh, Keke Wyatt, Anthony Hamilton, Bow Wow, Sir the Baptist, Arrested Development, Estelle
 
ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Singer Leslie Odom, Jr. to Sing “America The Beautiful” at Super Bowl LII


 
Leslie Odom, Jr. To Sing “America The Beautiful” At Super Bowl LII On NBC
 
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer LESLIE ODOM, JR. will sing “America The Beautiful” as part of Super Bowl LII pregame festivities at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, February 4, the NFL and NBC announced today. The performance will be televised live on NBC prior to kickoff.

The Recording Academy™ Announces New Inductions to GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®


 
RECORDINGS BY DAVID BOWIE, JOHNNY CASH, JIMI HENDRIX, BILLIE HOLIDAY, WHITNEY HOUSTON, PUBLIC ENEMY, AND THE ROLLING STONES AMONG 2018 GRAMMY HALL OF FAME® INDUCTIONS
 
25 RECORDINGS ADDED TO THE GRAMMY HALL OF FAME® RESIDING AT GRAMMY M– USEUM® L.A. LIVE
 
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (JAN. 16, 2018) — Continuing its ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating timeless recordings, the Recording Academy™ has announced the newest inductions to its distinctive GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®.

Legendary Soul Man™ – Sam Moore Join Code of Support Foundation Advisory Board


 
Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine and Legendary Soul Man™ – Sam Moore Join Code of Support Foundation Advisory Board
 
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Code of Support Foundation (COSF) is honored to announce that Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine and Legendary Soul Man™ – Sam Moore have joined COSF’s Advisory Board.