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New Group Rock Candy Funk Party to Release New Album, “We Want Groove” on Jan. 29th, 2013

Rock Candy Funk Party Will Release Their Debut Jazz-Funk Album We Want Groove on January 29, Featuring Guitar Legend Joe Bonamassa, Tal Bergman, Mike Merritt, Ron DeJesus and Renato Neto


  
Funk Is Back In Style

RCFP Will Play Two Shows Each Night on January 23 and 24 at L.A.’s The Baked Potato


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2013 /PRNewswire/ — With its reboot of classic ’70s /’80s jazz-funk, Rock Candy Funk Party (RCFP) delivers a sound that’s as celebratory as the name suggests.  The group is powered by a lineup of world renowned players—album producer Tal Bergman (drums), Joe Bonamassa (guitar), Ron DeJesus (guitar), Mike Merritt (bass) and Renato Neto (keys)—who came together for the sheer fun of making music, and a mutual love of genre-blurring grooves.

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Michael Jackson’s Nephew Austin Brown Breaks Out With New Single, “City Of Angels”

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Austin Brown Innovates Music Featured On Kenalsworld


Among the featured musicians on Kenalsworld falls Austin Brown for his single “City of Angels”.


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013

Coming from a line of born to be great musicians is not something that everyone can live up to or even claim. Austin Brown
is the nephew of one of the greatest pop musicians and icon to grace
the world with his music; Michael Jackson has been named one of the
great if not the greatest pop music icons to walk the earth because of a
massive list in accomplishments, awards and global recognition he
acclaimed.


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Music Legend Teena Marie’s Last Studio Recording, “Beautiful” to be Released on Jan. 15th, 2013 | LISTEN to New Single “Luv Letter”!


 
Music Legend Teena Marie’s Last Studio Recording, “Beautiful” to be Released on January 15th, 2013 | Take a LISTEN to New Single “Luv Letter”!
 
Before her untimely death at the age of 54, Teena Marie, known as the Ivory Queen of Soul or simply Lady Tee and as one of the only white artists ever signed to Motown Records, was working on her 14th and latest album, Beautiful.

Music Legend Prince Announces “Welcome 2 Chicago” & Special Collaboration

Prince Announces “Welcome 2 Chicago” And Collaboration With Rebuild The Dream

 

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Prince, one of the most prolific and groundbreaking artists of our time, announces his return to Chicago, at the United Center beginning September 24th and his support of Rebuild the Dream.  Rebuild the Dream, founded by Van Jones, is a mobilization of hundreds of thousands of everyday people—from seniors to students, moms, dads, brothers and sisters—who come together to build strong vibrant communities and to fix our economy from the ground up.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 6th at 10am Central at LiveNation.com.

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Digital Music Service Rdio Increases Catalog to over 18 Million Songs

Rdio increases catalog to over 18 million songs; adds new partners TuneCore and
CD Baby

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Partnerships with top independent music aggregators connect over a quarter-million artists to fans in 13 countries


SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Rdio (www.rdio.com), the digital music service started by the creators of Skype, today announced two landmark music deals with CD Baby and TuneCore, the largest aggregators of independent music, bringing Rdio’s catalog to over 18 million songs.

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Funk Legend Bernie Worrell Releases 2 New Singles

Bernie Worrell releases two new singles, “BWO is Landing” and “Get Your Hands Off.”

Rock and Funk legend, BERNIE WORRELL, digitally releases two new singles, “BWO is Landing” and “Get Your Hands Off.”

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 17, 2012

Rock and Funk legend, BERNIE WORRELL, recently digitally released two songs, “BWO is Landing” and “Get Your Hands Off.”
Combing elements of everything from jazz to salsa to funk and soul,
these two tracks have something to offer every music lover. Both tracks
are beautifully arranged and very danceable, full of energy and are true
works of musical genius from a master of many styles. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Enter to Win Tickets to The 34th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival | June 16th & 17th, 2012!!!

ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL @ The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles – JUNE 16TH AND 17TH!!! On behalf of Nina Gordon Public Relations and the team here at T.U.M.S., we are giving away 2 tickets (1 pair) to see the special event on Saturday, June …

Funk Vocalist Nadir Launches New Vinyl Single & Video for “Go It Alone”

2012 DMA Outstanding Urban/Funk Vocalist Nadir launches
New Vinyl Single and Video!

Detroit:  Adding to his already weighty collection of Detroit Music Awards trophies (now 11), Tennessee native and celebrated member of the Motor City Music Community Nadir stepped up to the podium in April to accept his 5th DMA for Outstanding Urban Funk Vocalist. To continue, please click “MORE”!

SongVest & Larry Dunn of Earth, Wind & Fire Offers Opportunity To Share Partial Song Royalty Rights

A Unique Opportunity to Share in Earth, Wind & Fire’s Greatest Hits On SongVest

SongVest and Larry Dunn, founding member of the legendary band Earth Wind & Fire, will be offering some of his most dedicated fans a very unique opportunity to share partial song royalty rights to some of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Greatest Hits including their first #1 single, “Shining Star.”

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 10, 2012

SongVest, the world’s first and only site to share a portion of or sell songs themselves as entertainment memorabilia, has announced their next auction with Larry Dunn and Earth, Wind & Fire. In addition to partial song royalty ownership, the winning bidder of Shining Star will have the opportunity to meet with Larry during a private recording session. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The Highly Anticipated Tribute Album, Celebrating Curtis Hairston, is Coming SOON!!


The Highly Anticipated Tribute Album, Celebrating Curtis Hairston, is a Commemoration of His Life and Musical Legacy





New York, NY, February 10, 2012 –(PR.com)–
Reverse Spin Entertainment (RSE) will release a compilation album of
music sung by the late, great Curtis Hairston. In the short span of his
life, Curtis touched many with his unique voice and vocal styling. To continue, please click “MORE”!