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Legendary Singer Oleta Adams Returns with 2 New Singles “Long And Lonely Hours” & “Safe And Sound” | LISTEN!

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SOUL/JAZZ/GOSPEL SINGER/SONGWRITER
OLETA ADAMS
SHARES HER BELIEF IN THE POWER OF
MUSICAL PRAYER ON TWO NEW
DIGITAL SINGLES, “LONG AND LONELY
HOURS” AND “SAFE AND SOUND”
 
Twenty four years after Oleta Adams’ empowering version of the Brenda Russell-penned “Get Here” became a Top 5 Billboard 100 hit, earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and was adopted as an anthem for the U.S. troops in the Gulf War, the veteran soul, jazz and gospel singer, songwriter and pianist continues to touch people around the world with comfort, compassion and a beautiful, much needed sense of catharsis.
 

Reggae Artist Stephen “Ragga” Marley to Perform Tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live | Announces U.S. Tour

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Stephen “Ragga” Marley Kicks off U.S. Tour &
Performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tonight (Jul 30) with son Jo Mersa
 
Stephen “Ragga” Marley – the eight-time Grammy winner and multi-talented singer/songwriter/musician/producer – begins his headlining tour. On Saturday Aug 1, he will hit the stage at country’s largest annual reggae festival Reggae On The River. He continues to perform along the Golden Coast, then travels to Europe for a short stint of festival and club dates. He heads back to the United States on August 29 for the Catch A Fire Tour to join Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley, Jo Mersa, Black-Am-I, Skip Marley and Jemere Morgan until the end of September.

Actress Ebony Jo-Ann to Release New Blues Album “Please Save Your Love For Me” on Sept. 18th, 2015

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Multiple Award-Winning Theatre, Film and Television
Actress Ebony Jo-Ann Releases New Blues CD,
‘Please Save Your Love for Me’
Available on September 18th
 
Ebony Jo-Ann to Appear in George Faison’s
40th Anniversary of
‘The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music’
Featuring Phylicia Rashad, André De Shields,
Dee Dee Bridgewater and More
 
(New York, NY – July 29, 2015) – Multiple award-winning theatre, film and television actress, Ebony Jo-Ann releases her new Blues CD, Please Save Your Love for Me on her independent label, Blackgold Production on Friday, September 18th.

Janelle Monáe and Wondaland Records Present The EEPHUS Tour | Kicks Off Aug. 12th, 2015

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JANELLE MONÁE AND WONDALAND PRESENT THE EEPHUS TOUR POWERED BY TOYOTA
 
TOUR FEATURES ENTIRE WONDALAND ROSTER
JANELLE MONÁE, JIDENNA, ROMAN GIANARTHUR, DEEP COTTON, AND ST. BEAUTY
 
WONDALAND RECORDS/EPIC RECORDS COMPILATION EP WONDALAND PRESENTS THE EEPHUS AVAILABLE AUGUST 14
 
(July 29, 2015 – New York, NY) – Wondaland Records and Epic Records are proud to officially announce the dates for what’s bound to be one of summer’s hottest tours, Janelle Monáe and Wondaland Records Present The EEPHUS Tour Powered by Toyota.

Lalah Hathaway to Release Dual Singles | New Live Album “Lalah Hathaway LIVE!” Coming Oct 30th, 2015

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MULTIPLE GRAMMY® WINNER LALAH HATHAWAY TO RELEASE NEW DUAL SINGLES “ANGEL” / “LITTLE GHETTO BOY” AND NEW LIVE ALBUM LALAH HATHAWAY LIVE!, IN A NEW VENTURE BETWEEN HATHAWAY ENTERTAINMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT ONE MUSIC
 
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Nashville, TN (July 29, 2015) – The gifted voice of two-time GRAMMY® Award winning songstress Lalah Hathaway reinforces the stunning artistry that continues to make her a beloved fixture in music. Following sell-out shows in Los Angeles and Chicago, Lalah Hathaway brings her signature style to Anita Baker’s hit song “Angel” and to her father Donny Hathaway’s live song “Little Ghetto Boy” on her dual singles.
 

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Janet Jackson Drops New Video “No Sleeep” feat J. Cole

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Watch Brand New Music Video from Janet Jackson for hit single “No Sleeep” feat J. Cole
 
Music Diva Janet Jackson breaks out a long awaited video for her hit single “No Sleeep,” feat hip hop artist J. Cole. The single continues to shake radio stations and music charts worldwide while building more anticipation for Ms. Jackson’s new album – set to break this Fall on Rhythm Nation/BMG. Our music editor A. Scott Galloway shared some thoughts about the blazing new track (Click HERE).
 

National Bar Association Announces Entertainment Line-Up for 90th Annual Convention | July 19th-23rd, 2015


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The National Bar Association Announces a Stellar List of Entertainers for the
90th Annual Convention and Exhibits in Los Angeles, CA
 
LOS ANGELES, CA – The National Bar Association (NBA) will host its 90th Annual Convention and Exhibits in Los Angeles, CA, on July 19, 2015 – July 23, 2015. The annual event will be held at the luxurious Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Downtown Los Angeles, 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 9007. This year’s event will include a list of award winning entertainers that have topped the charts and garnered millions of fans over their phenomenal careers.

Janet Jackson Announces 2nd Leg to “Unbreakable World Tour” | 27 New Cities Added

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Janet Jackson Announces 2nd North American Leg To “Unbreakable World Tour”
 
– Due To Overwhelming Fan Demand, 27 New Cities Added –
 
– Tickets For 2nd Leg Of Tour On Sale Starting July 20 at JanetJackson.com –
 
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Janet Jackson’s tour is not only UNBREAKABLE, it is now unstoppable thanks to her fans across North America. The recent BET Awards’ Ultimate Icon honoree, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist announced a 2nd North American leg to her UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR with an additional 27 new cities added to what has become one of the most highly-anticipated international tours.

Pianist Orrin Evans Forms Trio & Release New Album “The Evolution of Oneself” on Sept. 11th, 2015 | WATCH VIDEO!

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Pianist Orrin Evans Forms All-Star Trio
Featuring Christian McBride and Karriem Riggins for
The Evolution of Oneself – Available September 11
on Smoke Sessions Records
 
Album Spans Jazz, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, and Country in Reflection of Personal Growth
 
Pianist Orrin Evans takes stock of the pivotal moments that shape the trajectory of a life on The Evolution of Oneself, his scintillating new release on Smoke Sessions Records.

Announcing The Winners of our Ticket Giveaway for The 29th Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival | 2015

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Announcing The Winners of our Ticket Giveaway for The 29th Annual
Long Beach Bayou Festival | 2015
 
Good Afternoon Folks!
 
Announcing the winners of the 29th Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival Ticket Giveaway! We are giving away a pair of tickets for Sat & Sun., June 20th & 21st (2 tickets per winner). Before we announce our 2 lucky winners, a big THANK YOU shout out goes to all entry participants who dropped their names in the hat!