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The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Announces Second Round of Emergency Funds for NYC Jazz Musicians


 
The Board of Directors of the Louis Armstrong
Educational Foundation Announces Second Round
of Emergency Funds for NYC Jazz Musicians
 
NEW YORK, NY — After allocating $1 million in financial support to New York-area musicians who lost income due to coronavirus-related closures beginning in March, the Board of Directors of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) today announced a second round of grants from The Louis Armstrong Emergency Fund for Jazz Musicians.

BAM & GEC Announce the Formation of The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame


 
Black American Music Association (BAM) And Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) Announce the Formation of The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
 
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Black American Music Association (BAM) and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) announced the formation of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (WOF).

The “I Can’t Breathe/Music for the Movement” EP to be Released on Oct. 16th, 2020 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
The Undefeated Music Companion Piece “I Can’t Breathe/Music for the Movement” Set For Release October 16
 
BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The “I Can’t Breathe/Music for the Movement” EP is set for release today on Hollywood Records.

Multiple Award-Winning Recording Artists Appear in TWIST2020 Voter Participation Event


 
Unprecedented, All-Star Women’s
“This Is Why I Vote” Campaign Encourages Voting Ahead of Pivotal 2020 Election
 
(Los Angeles, CA– October 6, 2020) Multiple award-winning recording artists Patti Austin, Chaka Khan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Brenda Russell, Sheila E., Terri Lyne Carrington, India.Arie, Ledisi, Siedah Garrett, Lisa Fischer, and Lalah Hathaway have formed TWIST (Tuff Women In Strange Times), a dynamic coalition of superstar female talent to rally voters to the polls for Election Day 2020.

Patti LaBelle Joins ONE WORLD ‘Celebrity Circle’ as Historic Charity Anthem for Pandemic & Racial Justice Re-Enters Billboard Top 30


 
SUPERSTAR PATTI LaBELLE JOINS ONE WORLD ‘CELEBRITY CIRCLE’ AS HISTORIC CHARITY ANTHEM FOR GLOBAL PANDEMIC AND RACIAL JUSTICE RE-ENTERS BILLBOARD TOP 30 AT #27 WITH A BULLET
 
NEW YORK (Sept. 3, 2020) − ONE WORLD, the timely and historic “We Are the World” style new charity anthem for the global pandemic – supporting musicians, actors and first responder families while changing America’s racial narrative – officially welcomes superstar Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle to its “Celebrity Circle” as the “truly global” multi-vocalist track re-enters the Billboard Top 30 Mainstream Adult Contemporary chart this week, landing at No. 27 with a bullet.

Spike Lee Commemorates Michael Jackson’s Birthday With “They Don’t Care About Us (2020)” | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Spike Lee Commemorates Michael Jackson’s Birthday With ‘They Don’t Care About Us (2020)” Short Film Using Footage From Global Protests Over Racial Inequality
 
“Great protest songs can’t get old, stale or non-relevant because the struggle still continues,” says Lee.
 
NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Director Spike Lee yesterday revealed a new version of Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” short film during his annual Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson block party celebrating the King of Pop’s birthday, which this year took place virtually.

New Radio Show “What’s The Word with Tye Tribbett” Debut in September 2020


 
2X GRAMMY® WINNER TYE TRIBBETT TO LAUNCH DAILY RADIO SHOW, WHAT’S THE WORD WITH TYE TRIBBETT SET TO DEBUT SEPTEMBER 2020
 
NEW YORK, NY (July 8, 2020) — SupeRadio, LLC and LOX Entertainment announced an affiliation and sales partnership agreement to syndicate two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Tye Tribbett‘s one-hour daily radio show, What’s The Word with Tye Tribbett, which is set to debut September 2020.

KHVN Dallas to Air “The Marvin Sapp Radio Show” on Saturdays | Starting July 11th, 2020


 
KHVN DALLAS ADDS THE MARVIN SAPP RADIO TO PROGRAMMING LINEUP
 
The Marvin Sapp Radio Show Will Air Saturdays from 5 – 7 p.m. Beginning July 11
 
Fort Worth, Texas – July 9, 2020 – It has been less than a year since Bishop Marvin Sapp relocated to Dallas, Texas. The metroplex has given him a Texas sized welcome – the latest being Gospel radio station KHVN adding his nationally syndicated Marvin Sapp Radio Show.

Vintage Trouble Releases Stirring New Single “Outside-In” | WATCH OFFICIAL VIDEO!


 
Vintage Trouble Releases Stirring Social Distance-Inspired New Single “Outside-In”
 
Addressing The Mental Health Effects Of Isolation Amidst The Pandemic, Proceeds From The Song Will Go Towards The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
 
Known for their bombastic, groove-infested R&B and rollicking retro rock vibe, Vintage Trouble has released their sobering, new social distanced-inspired single “Outside-In” on all DSPs.