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New Music Release: Kenny Thomas | “Breathe” (Coming Sept. 18th, 2011)

Look out for new singer, Kenny Thomas and album, “Breathe”! (Coming Sept. 18th, 2011)


Kenny was born in Islington, North London. In the early eighties the heart of the neighbourhood was beating with the sounds of Soul, Reggae, Lovers Rock and Jazz Funk. He sang in the choir at the local church to the delight of his mother and had a busy career as an amateur boxer to the delight of his father!

At 15, Kenny’s vinyl collection was boasting such milestone albums such as “Songs in the key of life” and “Hotter Than July” by Stevie Wonder (his favourite singer), “Off The Wall” & “Thriller” by Michael Jackson and the legendry “Joy & Pain” by Maze. Like any serious music junky Kenny and his mates were constantly buying and exchanging records, then eventually purchasing musical instruments in an attempt to create their own sound. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Check out New CD by Amazing UK Soul Jazz Songstress Sarah Fonteyne’s “Debut” | Avail Now

Check out New CD by Amazing New UK Songstress Sarah Fonteyne’s “Debut”! ‘Debut’ is the divine first musical chapter in the story of enchanting singer/songwiter/producer Sarah Fonteyne on her own new label Aesthetic Sounds. London town celebrates the birth of its new soulful diva, and rightfully so, as Sarah delivers …

Music Icon Herbie Hancock To Be Named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

World Renowned Jazz Legend And Music Icon Herbie Hancock To Be Named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

Paris, 07 July – UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova will designate American jazz musician Herbie Hancock as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in a ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on July 22nd.  Recognizing Herbie Hancock’s “dedication to the promotion of peace through dialogue, culture and the arts,” the Director-General has asked the celebrated jazz musician “to contribute to UNESCO’s efforts to promote mutual understanding among cultures, with a particular emphasis on fostering the emergence of new and creative ideas amongst youth, to find solutions to global problems, as well as on ensuring equal access to the diversity of artistic expressions.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Quincy Jones and The Global Gumbo Group Unite with Middle Eastern Stars to Launch Song, “Tomorrow/Bokra”

Quincy Jones and The Global Gumbo Group
Unite With the Middle East’s Biggest Music Artists to Launch Charity
Song ‘Tomorrow/Bokra’

 

 

Global Gumbo Group Chairman Quincy
Jones and President Badr Jafar partner with the industry’s leading Arab
stars to record the single for children in the region, in association
with Mawazine Festival


 

RABAT, Morocco, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary producer Quincy Jones has partnered with United Arab Emirates-based
social entrepreneur Badr Jafar to jointly produce an Arabic charity
single entitled ‘Tomorrow/Bokra’ to raise money and help finance
educational arts and culture scholarships and projects for children in
the Middle East and North Africa. The project is being implemented in association with the Mawazine Festival. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Beverley Knight to Release “Soul UK” | Watch EPK Introduction

Beverley Knight announces release of new album ‘Soul UK’ for July 4th
First taste of the album, a promo-only version of UK club classic ‘Fairplay’, to circulate from April 11th


 First single Mama Used to Say to be released June 20th

 
Beverley Knight will be releasing her highly anticipated 7th studio album on July 4th 2011. Entitled ‘Soul UK,’ the album is a celebration of UK soul music – the British songs and artists that inspired Beverley leading up to her own arrival on the UK scene in the mid 90’s. It is a personal journey, curated by Beverley and delivered with her own unique soul/gospel style, through some of her all time favorite soulful tracks by British artists. As with her previous album, 2009’s acclaimed Top 20 scoring ‘100%’, ‘Soul UK’ will be released through Beverley’s own label Hurricane Records.



 
Produced by Grammy winning Martin Terefe (James Morrison, Jason Mraz) and hot London production duo Future Cut (Lilly Allen, Beyonce), ‘Soul UK’ sees Beverley paying respect back to her forebears – and reminding the new generation up and coming just who paved their way. Taking in songs from a range of iconic artists – from Soul II Soul and Loose Ends to Jamiroquai and George Michael, it also includes some of the more ‘hidden’ gems that make up British soul’s highlights of the 80’s and 90’s, including Princess’s “Say I’m Your Number One” and Lewis Taylor’s hit single. To continue, please click “MORE”!

LISTEN to New Single/Music Video by Lovelle – “Uh-Oh” | Coming June 20th, 2011

Debut single from Lovelle ‘Uh-Oh’ (feat. Lady Chann) released June 20th on De Wallen Records

 

‘Uh-oh’ to feature on new MAX Factor TV advert

Internationally renowned promo director Jake Nava produces Uh-Oh video

 

20-year-old Londoner Lovelle is set to become one of the hottest new names in British music this summer with the release of her debut single ‘Uh-Oh’. Effortlessly combining elements of pop, soul, grime, and bashment to create a sound that’s edgy, yet laden with hooks, Uh-Oh (released June 20th on De Wallen Records) is already building a huge buzz at specialist radio, with Lovelle supporters including the likes of Trevor Nelson on 1Xtra. As well as playing on the infectious contrast between Lovelle’s stunning, unique vocal delivery and the heavy, off-kilter beats, the track also features a quick-fire rap from the UK’s bashment queen, Lady Chann.



 
In what could prove to be a career-making break, ‘Uh-Oh’ has been selected to soundtrack MAX Factor’s newest high profile TV ad campaign. Directed by legendary director Jake Nava (whose other directing credits include Beyonce’s ‘Crazy In Love’, ‘Single Ladies’ and Kanye West’s ‘Monster’), Lovelle’s single was personally selected by Jake as the soundtrack to the ad, which he directs, after a friend played him the track. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Singer Beverley Knight Announces Release of New Project, “Soul UK” – Coming July 4th, 2011

Beverley Knight announces release of new album ‘Soul UK’ for July 4th   

  First taste of the album, a promo-only version of UK club classic ‘Fairplay’, to circulate from April 11th

 First single Mama Used to Say to be released June 20th

 
Beverley Knight will be releasing her highly anticipated 7th studio album on July 4th 2011. Entitled ‘Soul UK,’ the album is a celebration of UK soul music – the British songs and artists that inspired Beverley leading up to her own arrival on the UK scene in the mid 90’s. It is a personal journey, curated by Beverley and delivered with her own unique soul/gospel style, through some of her all time favorite soulful tracks by British artists. As with her previous album, 2009’s acclaimed Top 20 scoring ‘100%’, ‘Soul UK’ will be released through Beverley’s own label Hurricane Records.
 
Produced by Grammy winning Martin Terefe (James Morrison, Jason Mraz) and hot London production duo Future Cut (Lilly Allen, Beyonce), ‘Soul UK’ sees Beverley paying respect back to her forebears – and reminding the new generation up and coming just who paved their way. Taking in songs from a range of iconic artists – from Soul II Soul and Loose Ends to Jamiroquai and George Michael, it also includes some of the more ‘hidden’ gems that make up British soul’s highlights of the 80’s and 90’s, including Princess’s “Say I’m Your Number One” and Lewis Taylor’s “Damn”. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New R&B Singer Tru South’s “Pathway to Hope” is Gaining Momentum…

Tru South Crosses the Atlantic and Catches the Eye of President Obama

Tru South has landed on playlist in
the US after bubbling above the radar in his home country of Nigeria.
His current single “Pathway to Hope” has caught the eyes of President
Obamas “Call to Service Award” and radio stations all across North
America are getting a taste of Tru South.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) April 8, 2011


This is definitely Tru Souths year, and he deserve it. With the release
of his much anticipated single “Best Friend” hitting the airwaves in
the coveted US market over the winter and his latest crossover hit
“Pathway to Hope” now spinning at the Armed Forces Radio Network and
striking airplay in the devastated regions of Japan. Critics have given
Tru South a thumbs up all across the world.”We are possibly watching
the next International star unfold,” stated mega manger and artist agent
Dr Rick Hendrix. Hendrix and his North American company Rick Hendrix
Company are charged with promoting the new R & B artist. “I haven’t
found any artist in 10 years I would invest my own money in, I have
now,” laughed Hendrix. “We have heard from other artist out of Nigeria
that are trying to do what Tru does, there’s no comparison. We have
found the best Nigeria and the world has to offer,” stated Hendrix. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Simply Red’s ‘Farewell – Live In Concert At Sydney Opera House’ (CD/DVD) Coming May 17th, 2011

Simply Red’s ‘Farewell – Live In Concert At Sydney Opera House’ Marks the End of an Exceptional Career

 
 

New CD/DVD and Digital Audio Release Captures One of the Band’s Final Concerts

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — In 2010, after 25 years of success, Mick Hucknall announced his decision to disband Simply Red and in 2011 took the band
on a final tour of the world – a celebration of all that they have
achieved, and a final farewell to the band’s many fans.  To mark the end
of Simply Red’s career, Capitol/EMI will release a concert album and
film of one of the band’s final and most spectacular gigs on this tour,
shot against the backdrop of the iconic Sydney Opera House.  Titled ‘Farewell – Live In Concert At Sydney Opera House,’ the concert will be released on CD/DVD on May 17; the audio will be available for digital download on the same date. 

This
beautifully filmed concert features the band performing a host of their
hits, spanning the length of their career, and is combined with an
exclusive, previously unseen interview with Mick Hucknall. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Acclaimed Contemporary Jazz Group The Felice Clemente Quartet Releases, “Nuvole Di Carta”

The Felice Clemente Quartet Releases Nuvole Di Carta

Eighth Release from Critically Acclaimed Contemporary Jazz Quartet Available March 20th on Crocevia di Suoni Records

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 21, 2011


“Nuvole di Carta” marks the eighth release from Italy’s critically
acclaimed Felice Clemente Quartet. Available March 20th on Crocevia di
Suoni Records. Nuvole di Carta (which translates to “Paper Clouds”) is
impeccable, contemporary Jazz recording featuring superb musicianship
and intelligent improvisation reminiscent of such masterful players as
Joe Lovano, John Coltrane and Branford Marsalis.

Recorded and mixed at ArteSuono Recording Studios – Cavalicco (UD)
Italy, Nuvole di Carta features such tracks as “The Courage to Try,”
“Paradossi” and “Inside Changes.” The entire album highlights the
Felice Clemente Quartet’s exploration of beautiful melodies, great
interplay and approachable themes — while masterfully utilizing odd
time signatures to create approachable musical motifs. To continue, please click “MORE”!