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Trumpeter Theo Croker’s New Album, AfroPhysicist is Available NOW | Announces Tour Dates 2014

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Below are dates and times to come out and watch new jazz phenom Theo Croker in action! Hit CD “Afro Physicist” is available NOW.
 

 
Upcoming Theo Croker Performances:
 
* July 20 / The Mint (LA Release Show) / Los Angeles, CA

Sam Ash Music and Kashif Celebrate Black Music Month with Star-studded In-store Concert

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HICKSVILLE, N.Y., June 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Sam Ash Music, the nation’s leading full-line retail music chain, proudly celebrated Black Music Month with a June 25 star-studded in-store musical performance at its Hollywood, Calif., retail location featuring Grammy nominated recording artist, producer and songwriter Kashif.

Welcome to the NEW LOOK of The Urban Music Scene.com!!

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Good Day Folks,
 
The team at T.U.M.S. is pretty excited about a special new advancement in our overall look of the website coming soon. Until recently, we had been notified of some major changes happening to our older blog platform through company GoDaddy.com that would immediately ‘retire’ our old content and site in a few days.
 
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Memphis Music Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees to be Revealed on June 26th, 2014

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Nine New Inductees Set To Join Roster That Includes B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, Al Green, Jerry Lee Lewis, Otis Redding, Howlin’ Wolf, ZZ Top

 
This Thursday, June 26, officials with the Memphis Music Hall of Fame will announce the names of nine luminaries of Memphis’ rich musical legacy for 2014 induction into The Hall. The 2014 Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at a special press conference to be held at Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, beginning at 3:00 PM/CDT.

Usher’s New Look Organization Launches New Course “Music Industry 101”

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Usher’s New Look Introduces ‘Music Industry Leadership 101′
 
Blended Learning Course Gives High School Students Exposure To Over 30 Career Pathways In The Marketing and Music Industry
 
ATLANTA, May 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Usher’s New Look, the non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV developing global youth leaders through access, awareness and empowerment, launched a cutting edge, digital education course for high school students, entitled Music Industry Leadership 101.  MIL 101 exposes students to over 30 careers in the music and entertainment industry, providing them with unprecedented direction and guidance to be successful in whichever career path they choose.

Big Daddy Kane Teams Up with Alissa Cavallaro to Release New Track “Don’t Be Pushed Around” | Coming May 2014

Iconic Rapper Big Daddy Kane
Lends His Voice with 15-year old singer
Alissa Cavallaro

Anti-bullying Campaign
“Don’t be Pushed Around”

single set for May 2014 Release


New York, NY – April 29, 2014 – 15-year old Alissa Cavallaro (Singer) and iconic rapper Big Daddy Kane has announced their anti-bullying collaboration
“Don’t Be Pushed Around.” Together the singer and rapper have created a musical journey of positive, pulsating lyrics ensuring the listener’s confidence and giving voice to young people who often feel helpless.
 
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Damien Sneed Receives the 2014 Sphnix Medal of Excellence

Damien Sneed Receives the 2014 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Honor with Events at the Kennedy Center and
The Supreme Court of the United States


 
Sneed Performed at the Historic Carnegie Hall with Lalah Hathaway,
Jimmy Heath and Others

 
(New York, NY –March 26, 2014) – Conductor, pianist, producer and recording artist Damien L. Sneed recently received the 2014 Sphnix Medal of Excellence honor, alongside Pedrito Martinez and Carla Dirlikov. The annual Sphinx Medals of Excellence honor extraordinary Black and Latino leaders in music who, early in their careers, demonstrate artistic excellence, outstanding work ethic, a spirit of determination, and leadership.
 
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Chaka Khan Joins Fans for Video Chat on Google+ Hangouts on Air | Documentary Special Airing on Centric TV

Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Chaka Khan
Joins Fans for a Pre-Birthday Live Video Chat on
Google+ Hangouts on Air
Wednesday, March 19, 9pm ET/8pm CT/6pm PT


 
Chaka Celebrates Her Birthday Week with
Preview of New Tracks, Documentary Special Airing on
Centric TV Network and an Exclusive Performance on
Sirius XM Satellite Radio
 

 
(Los Angeles, CA – March 17, 2014) – Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan will join fans for a pre-birthday one hour live video chat on Google+ Hangouts on Air on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT/6:00 p.m. PT.  The video chat will be broadcast from the historic Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA.  Nine of Chaka’s most loyal supporters from around the world, including Europe, South America and the United States, will conduct a question and answer session; and viewers will have the opportunity to submit questions.
 
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U.S. Postal Service Honors Jimi Hendrix with Forever Stamp at SXSW | 2014

U.S. Postal Service Honors Legendary Guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, with Limited-Edition Forever Stamp on the SXSW Outdoor Stage at
Butler Park

Rocking the Music Icons Stamp Series With a Tribute Concert


AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Postal Service will take center stage on the SXSW Outdoor Stage at Butler Park with the dedication of the Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp.

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