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Vocalist Andra Day to Headline Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 27th Annual Awards Gala | Nov. 16th, 2015

Warner Bros. Records Artist Andra Day to Headline Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 27th Annual Awards Gala

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Warner Bros. Records artist Andra Day will kick-off the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 27th Annual Awards Gala Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Washington Hilton. Recently named one of DC’s 2015 Top100 Events, TMCF’s Gala will sell-out the Washington Hilton’s ballroom and bring together more than 1,500 of the nation’s business leaders, philanthropists, Members of Congress, DC socialites, and more than 400 star students from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately Black Colleges (PBIs). The black-tie event, which raised $4.1 million last year, aims to raise over $5 million this year.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Kathy Sledge to Release New Single “Keep It Movin'” on Dec. 1st, 2015 | Announces New Concert Tour “Kathy Sledge Presents: My Sisters & Me”

Kathy Sledge To Release New Single “Keep It Movin'” On iTunes And All Digital Platforms On December 1 On Pacific Electronic Music

TO EMBARK ON “KATHY SLEDGE PRESENTS: MY SISTERS AND ME” CONCERT TOUR ON NOVEMBER 14 FEATURING KATHY SLEDGE, DENIECE WILLIAMS, KARYN WHITE AND CECE PENISTON

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — KATHY SLEDGE will release her much anticipated new single titled KEEP IT MOVIN’ on iTunes and all digital platforms on December 1. The song was first released as an Aristofreeks feat. Kathy Sledge EDM single on Pacific Electronic Music last Fall, hitting #2 on the Billboard Club chart. The GRAMMY® nominated artist collaborated with producer/duo Aristofreeks on the tune in which she co-wrote with Max Martire, and released it to the club and EDM festival circuit. Now, the original radio mix of the song will be available to fans worldwide.

Jazz Vocalist Stephanie Jordan to Sing National Anthem at New Orleans Home Game Opener | Oct 31st, 2015

Jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan to sing the National Anthem during the New Orleans Pelicans home opener

New Orleans jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan has been selected to perform the National Anthem at the New Orleans Pelicans home opener at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday, October 31, 2015. The Pelicans will face off against the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, tipoff is 6:30 pm.

The Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition and All Star Gala Concert Honoring Quincy Jones | Nov. 14-15, 2015

Semifinalists Selected for 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition – Taking Place November 14-15 in Los Angeles

Weekend Includes All-Star Gala Concert Honoring Quincy Jones with Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Seth MacFarlane, Andy Garcia, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arturo Sandoval, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau & More

Washington, D.C.—The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is pleased to announce that 11 semifinalists have been selected to participate in the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, which will be held November 14-15 in Los Angeles.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Zepherin Saint Joins Ann Nesby & G3 for Remix of “Optimistic” in Celebration of Tribe Records 100th Release

Co-Founder of Tribe Records Zepherin Saint joins R&B Singing Legend Ann Nesby and G3 for remix of classic hit “Optimistic” – Available NOW

In celebration of their 100th release, well known UK world dance producer Zepherin Saint‘s Tribe Records collaborates with R&B Songstress Ann Nesby and G3 for a remake of an original hit single (1991) from group Sounds of Blackness titled “Optimistic.” The track is available for purchase NOW on Traxsource. Mr. Saint’s house cover production for the hit single is phenomenal, along with adding Ms. Nesby’s soulful voice all over the remix.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! The Wardlaw Brothers Releases New Single “We Will Survive” in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

THE WARDLAW BROTHERS Highlight October with Top 30 Radio Single and Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

TWB5 Lend Their Voices To Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month With “We Will Survive” Single and Appearance on Good Morning America

The Wardlaw Brothers are a family of singers that are focused on ministry and driven to sustain excellence in everything they do. Each brother is blessed with an incredible gift of vocal aptitude that when unified as five together yields a dynamic musical experience and high-spirited worship atmosphere.

The Living Legends Foundation,® Inc. 19th Annual Awards Dinner and Gala Is Huge Success

The Living Legends Foundation,® Inc.
19th Annual Awards Dinner and Gala Is Huge Success with
Strong Celebrity and Music Industry Turnout

City of Los Angeles City Council Honors the LLF and its Honorees

(Los Angeles, CA – October 13, 2015) — On Friday, October 9, 2015 the Living Legends Foundation,® Inc. (LLF) held its 19th Living Legends Awards Dinner and Gala at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA.

The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® to Perform at The White House on Oct. 15th, 2015

ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB® TO PERFORM AT THE WHITE HO– — USE
Buena Vista Says “Hola” To The White House

The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® has been invited to perform at The White House on October 15th in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. A delegation of about 500 dignitaries and politicians from around the world will be hosted by President Barack Obama. As a historic shift in policy continues, the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® pays a visit to The White House as a reminder of the people’s close relationship with each other.

Sandra St. Victor Launches PledgeMusic Campaign for “Daughters of Soul” CD/DVD Package

Internationally Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter & Mastermind Of
Daughters of Soul
SANDRA ST. VICTOR
Launches PledgeMusic Campaign for
Six Daughters of Soul Legends Documentary, Soundtrack & Tour

Daughters of Nina Simone, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Syl Johnson,
Sly Stone & Cynthia Robinson Show The Soul Is In their DNA with new Campaign

Daughters of Soul will be pre- selling their documentary, recording of the soundtrack and tour experiences through PledgeMusic, starting on October 8, 2015.

These women are daughters of soul legends, but all are amazing artists in their own right, each with an individual voice and performance. Their unforgettable parents include soul icons Nina Simone, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Syl Johnson, Sly Stone and Cynthia Robinson of The Family Stone.

The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project Launches on Artist’s 70th Birthday

The launch of The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project (DHLP) aims to celebrate his life and legacy with events planned in major cities around the world to celebrate his birthday and pay tribute to his legacy.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Donny Hathaway, arguably one of the most important voices of the 20th century, would have been 70 years old on October 1. With some of the most culturally impactful music of the 1970’s, Hathaway’s songs, along with his story as a prolific singer, songwriter, pianist and composer still resonates in the hearts of people all over the world.

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