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

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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.

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

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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.

Tamar Braxton Releases New Album “Calling All Lovers” | Available Now

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VOCAL PHENOM & ENTERTAINMENT TRIPLE-THREAT TAMAR BRAXTON RELEASES NEW ALBUM “CALLING ALL LOVERS” TODAY, OCTOBER 2ND ON STREAMLINE/EPIC RECORDS
 
BRAXTON ADDED ON “PROMISE TO LOVE TOUR” WITH KEM
 
TAMAR SIZZLES INTO WEEK 3 WITH HIGHEST SCORE ON NEW SEASON OF “DANCING WITH THE STARS” – AIRING MONDAY’S AT 8PM ON ABC
 
(October 2, 2015 – New York, NY) – Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and television personality Tamar Braxton released her highly anticipated third studio album Calling All Lovers, TODAY, October 2nd.

Gregory Porter to Join Roster for 1st Ever Blue Note “Jazz at Sea” Cruise Starting Oct. 29th, 2015

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Grammy® Award-winning Gregory Porter to Join Star-Studded Roster for First Ever Blue Note “Jazz at Sea” on board Queen Mary 2
 
SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Cunard is thrilled to announce that Grammy® Award-winning singer and songwriter, Gregory Porter, will be performing on board Queen Mary 2 during the first-ever Blue Note jazz themed cruise, which will debut 29 October 2015.

Vocal Group TAKE 6 to Visit Cuba for Special Performance | New Album Coming in 2016

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TAKE 6 Makes Historic Visit To Cuba
 
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — TAKE 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley) will be the first American vocal group to perform in Cuba since the opening of diplomatic relations after a half century.

Singer/Songwriter Benjamin Clementine Announces Fall U.S. Tour Dates 2015

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BENJAMIN CLEMENTINE ANNOUNCES FALL U.S. TOUR DATES;
DEBUT ALBUM AT LEAST FOR NOW OUT NOW ON CAPITOL RECORDS
 
The acclaimed London-born, Paris-based singer, songwriter and pianist Benjamin Clementine has announced Fall U.S. tour dates in support of his stunning debut album At Least For Now, which was released this summer on Capitol Records. Following his buzzed about debut U.S. performances in New York and Los Angeles this Spring, Clementine will return to NYC and LA, as well as making debuts in Washington DC, Chicago and San Francisco.

Janet Jackson Announces 3rd Leg for UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR | Kicks off May 19th, 2016

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Janet Jackson Announces 3rd North American Leg To “UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR” Due To Unprecedented Demand
 
~ Tour Kicks Off To Critical Acclaim, New Music Sets Social Media On Fire
 
~ ‘No Sleeep’ Spending Its Third Week at #1 on Billboard Adult R&B Chart
 
~ Unbreakable Album Pre-Sales Storm to #3 on iTunes Chart
 
~ Tickets For 3rd Leg Of Tour On Sale Starting Sept. 19 at JanetJackson.com
 
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Demand for Janet’s Jackson‘s UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR continues at an unprecedented pace.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Gospel Singer Maurice Griffin Releases “Hear Us”

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MAURICE GRIFFIN Releases Official Music Video To His Passionate Worship Single “Hear Us”
 
Maurice Griffin is a powerhouse vocalist with incredible range, a passionate psalmist who travels from Denver to Tampa leading congregations in worship and is noted as one of the most popular breakout stars of BET’s Sunday Best competition (season two).
 

Vivian Green to Release New Album “Vivid” on Aug. 7th, 2015

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Make Noise & Storm PR Agency Presents: Vivian Green’s Album Release Party
 
PRLog – Aug. 3, 2015 – NEW YORK — Make Noise & Storm PR Agency Presents The Official Album Release Party For R&B Singer Vivian Green with Music by Celebrity DJ Olivia Dope. Friday August 7th at Studio XXI NYC 7 pm- 10 pm Pre-Order The Album Vivid Now For Your Chance To Receive A Gift Bag Sponsored by Miss Jessie’s, Ms. Jannie’s Baby & Zoya Polish Complimentary Treats Provided by Feisty Flavors Catering, Koffi’s Jello Bar, Made From Scratch & Tre Chic Cupcakes.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Lauryn Hill to Perform Nina Simone Tracks at Pier Six Concert Pavilion in Baltimore | Aug. 7th, 2015

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Ms. Lauryn Hill Performing Nina Simone And Her Own Hits At Pier Six Concert Pavilion
 
PRLog – Aug. 3, 2015 – BALTIMORE — Baltimore, MD (August 3, 2015) -Grammy-Award winning artist and hip-hop icon Ms. Lauryn Hill is performing her classic hits and songs from the new compilation album Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone the Pier Six Concert Pavilion in Baltimore on Friday, August 7, 2015. Ms. Lauryn Hill contributes six songs to the new album, which serves as the soundtrack for the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary What Happened, Miss Simone?