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LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Italian Jazz-Funk Group Camera Soul Releases New Album “Dress Code”

The Italian jazz-funk supergroup follows up the success of previous album, ‘Not For Ordinary People’, with its third studio album and the debut of lead vocalist Maria Enrica Lotesoriere.

Denver, CO, USA (PRWEB) January 20, 2015

On January 20, 2015, Italian jazz-funk group Camera Soul will release its third studio album, ‘Dress Code’, through Azzurra Music in Europe and TIMKAT Entertainment in the Americas.

Sheryl Lee Ralph to Receive HARTS International Foundation Innovative Peace Award

Sheryl Lee Ralph to recieve HARTS International Foundation Innovative Peace Award in Arts and Philanthropy

Photo Credit: Reggie Anderson

Los Angeles, California … Her Excellency Ama Tutu Muna, Minister of Art and Culture, The Republic of Cameroon has announced that actress and honored AIDS activist Ms. Sheryl Lee Ralph has been chosen to receive the HARTS International Foundations Innovative Peace Award in Art and Philanthropy for her years of committed global service in the fight against HIV/AIDS through her D.I.V.A. Foundation. Ms. Ralph will accept this award at the Musee National Museum Gala, Friday January 16th, 2015 in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Angelique Kidjo’s CD “Eve” Nominated for Grammy Award for “Best World Album”

Angelique Kidjo Nominated For “Best World Album” Grammy For 429 Records Release “Eve”

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — 429 Records is celebrating Angelique Kidjo‘s Grammy Award nomination for “Best World Music Album” for her album Eve. Eve, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart and a hit album worldwide, is a vibrant new collection of songs dedicated to the power of African womanhood, particularly those women she grew up with in her native Benin.

NEW VOICES: Songstress Dasha Logan Releases Single “Cleverly” feat Paul Johnson | WATCH VIDEO!

Up and Coming Soul Vocalist Dasha Logan Releases New Music Video, “Cleverly” feat. Paul Johnson

The first offering from Dasha Logan on AreaBoy Music is a ‘from the heart’ commentary, ‘Cleverly’ was written and produced at the second meeting with AreaBoy’s producer Osiki Ojo and blessed with a response from UK underground soul legend Paul Johnson.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! The Brand New Heavies to Release 10th Studio Album, “Sweet Freaks” on Nov. 3rd, 2014

The Brand New Heavies to release the brand new studio album “Sweet Freaks”
with new singer Dawn Joseph

Out on November 3rd, 2014 on earMUSIC

Just think for a moment. How many artists can you name that made it big in the early Nineties that are still very much active and producing new music on a regular basis? Music that is as fresh, as vibrant and infectious as it was back then?

French Ministry of Culture Promotes Quincy Jones To Rank Of “Commandeur” Of The Order Of Arts and Letters

Multi-Grammy Winning Producer Quincy Jones Recognized By France’s Ministry Of Culture

French Ministry of Culture Promotes the Famed Producer, Composer and Arranger To Rank Of “Commandeur” Of The Order Of Arts and Letters for His Contributions to the Enrichment of the French Cultural Inheritance

PARIS, Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Multi-Grammy winning producer, arranger and composer Quincy Jones was recognized for his musical contributions and the enrichment of France’s cultural inheritance when he was promoted to the rank of “Commandeur” of the Order of Arts & Letters by the French Ministry of Culture.

Reggae Vocalist Etana to Release New Album “I Rise” on Oct. 28th, 2014 | WATCH VIDEO!

ETANA RELEASES FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM I RISE
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 28 ON VP RECORDS

Helmed by Legendary Reggae Producer Clive Hunt

Etana is happy to announce the release of her brand new album I Rise, available Oct 28, 2014 on VP Records. The beautifully-orchestrated set is helmed by the legendary Jamaican multi-instrumentalist and producer Clive Hunt, whose credits include Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, Rolling Stones, The Wailers, Grace Jones, Jimmy Cliff and many more. The Jamaican singer-songwriter’s melodic power blended with Clive’s rich arrangements sets this album apart as one of the best throughout her stellar career.

UK Soul Singer Jessie Ware to Release 2nd Album “Tough Love” on Oct. 21st, 2014 | LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC!

Jessie Ware’s Sophomore Album, Tough Love Available For Pre-Order Today On iTunes
ALBUM SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 21 IN THE U.S.

WARE TO PERFORM AT iTUNES FESTIVAL LONDON SEPTEMBER 18

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — UK soul chanteuse and two-time Brit Award nominee JESSIE WARE has announced that she will release her sophomore album Tough Love on October 21 via PMR Records / Friends Keep Secrets / Interscope Records.

NEW VOICES: Cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” by Oyinkanade & Immaculate is Avail Now | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Tee-Y Mix, Oyinkanade & Immaculate

The Best & Only African Rendition Of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” By Oyinkanade and Immaculate

Oyinkanade and Immaculate produced the best African cover of “Stay With Me” originally recorded by Sam Smith.

Lagos, Nigeria (PRWEB) August 07, 2014

Both Immaculate and Oyinkanade passionately express their talent in this love song which has been tagged as the best African cover of 2014. Tee-Y Mix, the super Nigerian music producer who recently signed Oyinkanade & Immaculate to his new label “Vivace Records” reproduced the sounds and vocals, as nothing was lifted from the original song.

Maxi Priest Gears Up for New Album “Easy To Love” | Avail July 8th, 2014 | Previews Album on iTunes – LISTEN NOW!

This Week Only iTunes Radio’s First Play

Previews Entire Album Before Nationwide Release

With new international tour dates and an iTunes Radio exclusive, Maxi Priest revs up for the U.S. release of Easy To Love, available July 1 (digital) and July 8 (in stores) on VP Records. He is the first reggae artist to ever land iTunes Radio’s First Play, where fans can hear the album in its entirety a week before release.

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