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Kirk Whalum to Stream Live 2-Hour Live Concert in Conjunction to the Release of “Romance Language” CD

Whalum to Romance the web



Grammy winning saxophonist will launch his new “Romance Language” album by streaming a live concert on Valentine’s Day


Portland, OR (6 February 2012): Instead of dealing with crowded, overpriced restaurants on Valentine’s Day, stay home, light a few candles and let Grammy winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum set the mood for romance with a live two-hour concert streaming at 11:30 PM ET/8:30 PM PT in conjunction with the release of his 29th album, “Romance Language.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Drummer Chris Dave Explores New Territories in 2012 | Music Director for R&B Singer D’Angelo’s European Tour

DRUMMER AND PRODUCER CHRIS DAVE
EXPLORES NEW TERRITORIES IN 2012 – MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING ARTIST D’ANGELO’S TOUR

DEBUT ALBUM TO BE RELEASED LATER THIS YEAR


“Chris Dave is probably the most dangerous drummer alive. He is totally reinventing just what you can do with drums.”- ?uestlove

Drummer and producer Chris Dave has an ambitious year planned for 2012. In addition to a debut album, set for release later this year, Dave has joined neo-soul singer D’Angelo for his comeback 2012 European tour dates as his drummer and music director. To ccntinue, please click “MORE”!

R&B Crooner Eric Benet Is Back with New Single, “Real Love” | Album, “The One” Coming in Spring 2012! WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Eric Benet is back!  Upcoming album, “The One”, kicks off with the new single and video, “Real Love”



With The One, Eric’s 6th studio album, he knows
“Real Love” always stands the tests of time.


The One will be available online and in stores Spring 2012

Also, don’t forget to tune into the GRAMMY Awards Sunday, February 12th
to see if Eric will take home the
Best Traditional R&B Performance Award for “Sometimes I Cry”!

Listen and watch Eric’s new single, “Real Love”

Eric Benet is out on tour!
To continue, please click “MORE”!

Beyonce Releases “Live At Roseland” App | Available Now

Beyonce Releases “Live At Roseland” App
 

 
FULL CONCERT WITH BEHIND THE SCENES AND SURPRISE CONTENT FOR THE AVID BEYONCE FAN

APP AVAILABLE STARTING TODAY


NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records — Beyonce’s sold-out four nights at New York’s famed Roseland Ballroom back in August was a resounding success with the first night’s tickets selling out in a record 22 seconds. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 2012 Smooth Jazz Cruise Adds “The Soul Train Cruise” to the Menu…

Entertainment Cruise Productions continues to sail beyond jazz

Top music cruise producer adds The Soul Train Cruise to its burgeoning menu


St. Louis, MO (13 December 2011): It began a decade ago when then 70 year-old Anita Berry became the first person ever to charter a full cruise ship to create The Jazz Cruise featuring over a dozen of the genres’ grandest musicians.  A St. Louis-based company, Jazz Cruises, LLC was also born and conceived the star-studded The Smooth Jazz Cruise in 2004 under the executive direction of Berry’s son, Michael Lazaroff. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 6th Annual Taste of Soul in Los Angeles was a Success!

More than 100,000 Attend 6th Annual Taste of Soul in South Los Angeles




Festival powers local economy accounting for double-digit growth for some area businesses

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — As if offering evidence that the African American
community is determined to solve its own economic woes, the 6th annual
Taste of Soul Festival provided a much-needed boost to the local economy
at a soul-stirring extravaganza in South Los Angeles.
 Held today on a two-mile stretch of historic Crenshaw Blvd., the Taste
of Soul Festival attracted more than 100,000 visitors, boosted sales of
local businesses, featured many of America’s biggest brands, and seeded
partnerships between corporations and local agencies seeking to help
small businesses grow and prosper. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Slated for the 21st DIVAS Simply Singing! R&B Singer Vesta Williams Has Passed Away…

— The 21st annual DIVAS Simply Singing! Offers condolences at the passing of R&B Singer VESTA WILLIAMS  LOS ANGELES ~ Slated for the 21st DIVAS Simply Singing! R&B Singer VESTA WILLIAMS has passed away Deeply saddened at the news actress, activist and the show’s creator Sheryl Lee Ralph stated that …

The Ellis Marsalis Center For Music Opens In New Orleans

Ellis Marsalis Center For Music Opens in New Orleans Musicians’ Village


As the sixth anniversary of
Hurricane Katrina approaches, the unveiling of the Music Center restores
hope in the Musicians’ Village, Upper Ninth Ward and the wider New
Orleans community 


NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly six years ago, shortly after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the New Orleans Community, Saxophonist Branford Marsalis and singer/pianist/actor Harry Connick Jr.
decided to build a haven to protect and preserve their beloved city’s
rich musical culture. Located at 1901 Bartholomew Street in the heart of
the Musicians’ Village in the Upper Ninth Ward, and named for one of
the city’s most influential pianists, educators and living legends, the
Ellis Marsalis Center For Music is a state of the art facility to
support ongoing development of New Orleans music and culture. On August 25, 2011,
the dream came to life as the Center’s performance hall hosted local
residents, fellow musicians, supporters, friends and family for its
grand opening. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Music Release: The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown – Vol. 1 | Available Now

THE SUMMER JUST GOT HOTTER!!
THE BIG OL’ NASTY GETDOWN SET TO FUNKIFY THE MASSES WITH THREE SPECIAL CONCERT DATES:
AUGUST 20 – LONG BEACH FUNK FESTIVAL
AUGUST 23 – WHISKY A GO-GO IN HOLLYWOOD
AUGUST 26 – MOE’S ALLEY IN SANTA CRUZ

DEBUT CD VOLUME 1 FEATURING ICONS GEORGE CLINTON, THE LATE GARRY SHIDER, BELITA WOODS, SIDNEY BARNES AND A HOST OF OTHER NOTABLES
AVAILABLE ON iTUNES AUGUST 16 ON THE GETDOWN ENTERTAINMENT IMPRINT

FAMED ARTIST EMEK CREATES ONE-OF-A-KIND ALBUM COVER


It‘s gonna be a PARTY! That’s right, the Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown, a mind-blowing experimental studio project, has scheduled three live concert dates to introduce the results. Beginning with the famed Long Beach Funk Festival on August 20th, followed by a gig at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go, and a show at famous Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz round out the dates. Be prepared for a scorchin’ sweaty set of all kinds of funk delivered by a stellar line-up that includes members of Kool and the Gang, Graham Central Station, P Funk, and special guests. The show debuts music from the project’s premiere CD Volume 1 available on iTunes August 16 on the Getdown Entertainment Imprint. Two singles from Volume 1 are already making noise including “Room 2012” and “College Funk,” which was nominated for a Hollywood Music and Media Award for Best Funk / Groove Song. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Van Hunt Announces U.S. Tour | Set to Release New Album, “What Were You Hoping For?” on Sept. 27th

GRAMMY® WINNER VAN HUNT ANNOUNCES U.S. HEADLINING TOUR, LAUNCHING ON SEPTEMBER 19TH AT NEW YORK CITY’S WEBSTER HALL

WHAT WERE YOU HOPING FOR? – HIS NEW STUDIO ALBUM – SET FOR SEPTEMBER 27TH RELEASE

HUNT TO PERFORM AT 21st ANNUAL NAACP THEATRE AWARDS GALA ON AUGUST 29TH IN HOLLYWOOD


GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Van Hunt will celebrate the release of his new studio album – What Were You Hoping For? – with a U.S. headlining tour. Launching at Webster Hall’s The Studio in New York City on September 19th, the outing marks his first national tour since 2008. See below for itinerary. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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