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Saxophonist Steve Cole Returns with New Album “Turn It Up” on July 15th, 2016 | Announces New Tour

Steve Cole - Turn It Up
 
“Turn It Up!”: Saxman Steve Cole previews new album with the mesmerizing “Mirage”
 
MINNEAPOLIS (6 June 2016): Known for consistently cranking out chart-topping singles that deploy big vibrant pop hooks, contemporary jazz saxophonist Steve Cole conjures a sonic escapade with the hypnotic “Mirage,” the first single from his forthcoming eighth album, “Turn It Up,” which will be released July 15 by Artistry Music.

Kirk Franklin’s 2nd Leg of “20 Years in One Night Tour” Kicks Off June 2nd, 2016

Kirk Franklin - Losing My Religion - Cropped
 
KIRK FRANKLIN’S
20 YEARS IN ONE NIGHT TOUR
RETURNS TO A CITY NEAR YOU
 
Summer Leg Kicks Off June 2nd in Clearwater, Florida; Tour Set to Visit Austin, New Orleans, Birmingham, Baltimore and More
 
Dallas, TX (June 2, 2016) – Award-winning gospel artist, songwriter, producer and trailblazer Kirk Franklin kicks off the second leg of his critically acclaimed 20 Years in One Night Tour tonight in Clearwater, Florida at The Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Maxwell’s New Album “black SUMMERS’ night” Drop July 1st, 2016 | WATCH VIDEO for “Lake By The Ocean”!

Maxwell - black SUMMERS' night
 
GRAMMY WINNING SOUL STAR BEGINS NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR JUNE 18
 
New York, NY- Grammy winning soul icon Maxwell’s forthcoming album ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ is available for pre-order now http://smarturl.it/SUMMERS. The eagerly awaited album will be available digitally and physically on Columbia Records on July 1. Fans who pre-order ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ will receive 2 instant grat tracks from the upcoming release, including the sultry first single “Lake By The Ocean” and “1990x.” As an added bonus, pre-ordering fans will also receive a personalized video from the groundbreaking artist.

Brian Culbertson to Release New Album “Funk!” on Sept. 30th, 2016 | Announces New Tour 2016 | WATCH VIDEO!

Brian Culbertson Funk Tour 2016
 
Culbertson readying to take “Funk!” to the stage
 
“Been Around The World” to precede new album and extensive concert tour
 
Los Angeles, Calif. (25 May 2016): Message to funk received from the Mothership: hit-maker Brian Culbertson is in the studio conspiring with his cosmic group of musical soul brothers on his second funk collection, “Funk!,” which will be released September 30 on his BCM Entertainment label.

Celebrating 75 Years Of Otis Redding | Sept. 9th-11th, 2016 in Macon, GA.


 
Redding Family Celebrates 75TH Birthday Of Otis Redding With An All-Star Blowout Weekend Culminating In “An Evening Of Respect”
 
Tickets On Sale This Saturday for “An Evening of Respect” Concert Featuring St. Paul and the Broken Bones + Surprise Guests!
 
MACON, Ga., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Otis Redding Foundation is pleased to announce Celebrating 75 Years of Otis Redding September 9 – 11 in Macon, GA. The festivities are a highlight of the “Year of Georgia Music.”

Trumpeter Marquis Hill to Release New Album “The Way We Play” on June 24th, 2016 – WATCH VIDEO! Announces U.S. Tour Dates 2016

Marquis Hill - The Way We Play
 
Trumpeter Marquis Hill to Release New Album “The Way We Play” on June 24th, 2016
 
Announces 2016 U.S. Tour Dates
 
For the past five years, 29-year-old trumpeter Marquis Hill has been invigorating the Chicago jazz scene with his sleek approach to modern jazz, which often incorporates elements of spoken word and hip-hop. Winner of the 2014 Thelonious Monk Competition, Hill now splits most of his time between his hometown of Chicago and New York City – a decision that provides him a greater pool of jazz talents to help hone his musicianship.

The 12th Annual MusiCares Map Fund® Benefit Concert Honoring Smokey Robinson | May 19th, 2016

Andra Day
 
ANDRA DAY TO PERFORM AT 12TH ANNUAL MUSICARES MAP FUND® BENEFIT CONCERT HONORING SMOKEY ROBINSON ON MAY 19 IN LOS ANGELES
 
Smokey Robinson - 2015
 
Angela Bassett To Present Award To Smokey Robinson
 
Previously Announced Performers Include Backstreet Boys, Tamar Braxton,
El DeBarge, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cee Lo Green, And Kem
With Cedric The Entertainer As Host
 
WHO:
Honoree: Smokey Robinson, legendary GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter will be honored at the Novo by Microsoft (formerly Club Nokia) in Los Angeles on May 19. Actress and director Angela Bassett will present Robinson with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award in recognition of his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund® as well as his commitment to helping others with the addiction recovery process.

Lalah Hathaway Announces 2016 U.S. Tour | Kicks Off May 6th

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THREE-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
LALAH HATHAWAY
ON TOUR THIS SUMMER
 
Nashville, TN (May 6, 2016) – Following her third GRAMMY® Award win, singer/ songwriter/ producer Lalah Hathaway continues to deliver her celebrated live performances to fans everywhere, hitting the road this summer. Beginning on Friday, May 6th in Raleigh, NC, Lalah will be stopping in 17 cities across the country including Austin, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New Orleans and San Diego. Tickets are now available for purchase through www.lalahhathaway.com.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Corinne Bailey Rae’s New Single “Stop Where You Are”

Corinne Bailey Rae - Stop Where You Are
 
NEW VIDEO “STOP WHERE YOU ARE” OUT NOW!
 
THE HEART SPEAKS IN WHISPERS
1st ALBUM IN 6 YEARS ARRIVES MAY 13 ON VIRGIN RECORDS
 
Corinne Bailey Rae follows the reveal of the first two songs from her remarkable new album, The Heart Speaks In Whispers (Virgin Records, May 13), with the launch of the arresting video for the album’s first official single “Stop Where You Are.”
 

Keb’ Mo’ Set To Release “Keb’ Mo’ LIVE – That Hot Pink Blues Album” on April 15th, 2016 | WATCH VIDEO!

Keb Mo
 
Keb’ Mo’ Set To Release “Keb’ Mo’ LIVE – That Hot Pink Blues Album” April 15; Available NOW For Pre-Sale
 
Nationwide Tour Set To Kick Off On March 3
 
(Nashville, Tenn. – Feb. 29, 2016) – Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist, Keb’ Mo’, is set to release Keb’ Mo’ LIVE – That Hot Pink Blues Album on April 15. Released on Kind of Blue Music/RED Distribution, the album is now available for pre-sale through iTunes, Amazon and KebMo.com with “Life Is Beautiful” being offered as an immediate download.