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Spike Lee & Terence Blanchard to Headline New Social Justice Lecture Series | April 6th, 2021 (FREE)


 
Creating Social Change Through Film and Music: Do the Right Thing!
 
As part of the University of Michigan School of Social Work centennial celebration, Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard will headline the new Social Justice Changemaker Lecture Series. Stories have the power to stimulate conversation, change opinion and inspire people to action. Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard will share how to introduce new audiences to social justice through film, music and art.
 
ANN ARBOR, MICH. (PRWEB) MARCH 25, 2021 – For 100 years, the University of Michigan School of Social Work has made an impact educating the next generation of social work leaders, advancing social justice and creating progressive change.

New Docuseries “A Closer Look” Premieres with Ralph Tresvant on Nov. 5th, 2020, on UMC | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
‘A CLOSER LOOK’: UMC GREENLIGHTS MUSIC ARTIST DOCUSERIES FROM ‘UNSUNG’ NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNING PRODUCER ISAAC TAYLOR
 
First Episode to Take ‘A Closer Look’ at New Edition’s Ralph Tresvant in Eye-Opening Interview Revealing the Truth Behind His Hiatus from the Group
 
Los Angeles, CA– A new docuseries is coming soon to popular AMC Networks streamer, UMC – the first streaming service ever created for Black TV and film.

Urban Legends to Release Episode 2 “Funky President” From Animated Mini-Series ‘Get Down, The Influence of James Brown’ on Sept. 1st, 2020


 
URBAN LEGENDS/UME RELEASES
FUNKY PRESIDENT
 
EPISODE TWO OF JAMES BROWN
MINI-DOCUMENTARY
Get Down, The Influence of James BROWN
 
Santa Monica, CA – August 12, 2020 ­­– Urban Legends, a division of UMe, Universal Music Group’s global catalog company, is continuing to spotlight one of the greatest artists of all-time, “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown, with the second installment of the animated mini-series Get Down, The Influence of James Brown.

Documentary “CHICK COREA: IN THE MIND OF A MASTER” Premieres Dec. 1st, 2019 on Scientology Network


 
CHICK COREA: IN THE MIND OF A MASTER
Premiere Date: Sunday, December 1, 8pm
 
Scientology Network, DIRECTV Channel 320
 
The documentary CHICK COREA: IN THE MIND OF A MASTER presents an unparalleled and coveted front row seat to witness the creative process of the 22-time GRAMMY Award® winning artist while he writes and arranges his new album Antidote, which just received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Dionne Warwick to Release New Album “She’s Back” in Spring 2019 | To Receive Grammy Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award


 
Dionne Warwick Kicks Off 2019 With Sunday Morning Interview, Lifetime Achievement Grammy And New Album
 
Finally a new album from Dionne
 
NEW YORK – Jan. 29, 2019 – PRLog — The legendary lady of song, Dionne Warwick, is starting this year off with a trifecta of honors, interviews and a new record – her latest in five years.

LL COOL J Launches His Exclusive New SiriusXM Channel “Rock The Bells Radio”


 
LL COOL J Launches His Exclusive New SiriusXM Channel “Rock The Bells Radio” on March 28
 
“Rock the Bells Radio” will allow listeners to look at, and listen to, classic Hip-Hop through the lens of current culture
 
NEW YORK, March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SiriusXM announced today that entertainment icon LL COOL J will launch his new SiriusXM classic Hip-Hop channel on March 28 entitled LL COOL J’s “Rock the Bells Radio.”

MVD Reissues “Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan” on DVD | Available NOW | WATCH VIDEO!


 
MVD REISSUES ‘GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY: THE GOSPEL SONGS OF BOB DYLAN’ ON DVD FILM FEB. 9
 
Marking the fifteenth anniversary of GRAMMY-nominated album ‘Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan,’ MVD Entertainment will reissue the film of the same title on February 9. ‘Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan’ features an intense Bob Dylan performance from 1980 of “When He Returns” as well as powerful performances and interviews with Aaron Neville, Shirley Caesar, Fairfield Four, Mighty Clouds of Joy, and Dottie Peoples, reflecting on their faith and connections Dylan’s Christian music.

Harlem Week to Pay Tribute to Legendary Producer/Activist James Mtume on Aug. 23rd, 2017


 
Harlem Week to Pay Tribute to Master Composer & legendary Producer/Activist James Mtume on August 23, 2017 starting at 6:00 PM
 
Whether his contribution to music comes as composer, producer or performer; James Mtume has carved an indelible impression from all sides. Yet for all the decades he has been putting out innovative sounds, he has underscored it with his activism. A brilliant and informed orator, Mtume has spoken internationally.

Our Conversation with Jody Watley | 2016

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Music Editor A. Scott Galloway Interviews Music Diva Jody Watley!
 
T.U.M.S. is elated to have with us this month, as part of Black History Month, one of the finest singers of our time. R&B/Soul Songstress Jody Watley is on the move again with the return of group Shalamar Reloaded and New Music on the horizon. Our music editor A. Scott Galloway spent some quality time with Ms. Watley to discuss an array of topics. LOTS OF THEM! Pull up a chair and relax for a moment – Our conversation with Jody Watley comes to you NOW!
 
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UMe to Release DVD “Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown” on Nov. 6th, 2015

Mr. Dynamite
 
‘Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown’ To Be Released On DVD And Blu-ray With Exclusive Bonus Features Award-Winning Documentary to be Released November 6 by UMe
 
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Alex Gibney and co-produced by Mick Jagger, Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown digs into the career of one of music and culture’s towering figures. On November 6, the Peabody Award-winning documentary film will be released worldwide by UMe on DVD and Blu-ray with exclusive bonus features, including feature-length roundtable commentary, extended interviews with original James Brown Revue members and others,…