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Vocal Ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock to Release New 2-CD, “A Tribute: Live! Jazz At Lincoln Center” on Feb 26th, 2013

World-Renowned Vocal Ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock Adds Something Different – A Jazz Trio! – On New 2-CD Live Set And Upcoming Special Shows Celebrating Musical Influences


   
February 26th Release on Appleseed Recordings,
“Sweet Honey in the Rock: A Tribute: Live! Jazz At Lincoln Center,”
and Tour Dates Spotlight Quintet’s Inspirations and Versatility


February 14, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA):Nearing its fourth decade, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning female African-American a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock was ready to follow its adventurous spirit and undertake a new challenge – to honor some of the seminal songs that first inspired its unique blend of folk, blues, jazz, gospel and ethnic music in a concert presentation utilizing an instrumental backing trio for the first time.

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Chaka Khan Introduces Line of Chocolates & Candles @ the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge

Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Chaka Khan Introduces Her Line of Chocolates and Candles at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Gift Lounge During GRAMMY Week


  
Chaka’s Chakalates and Khana Sutra Candles Are Available Online Now

International Icon Continues Year-long Celebration of 40 Years in Music and Entertainment


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan will introduce two of her signature products in the GRAMMY® Gift Lounge today, Thursday, February 7, Friday, February 8, and Saturday, February 9, in conjunction with the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Ceremony on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS network from 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). GRAMMY performers and presenters will be treated to gifts of Chaka’s gourmet chocolates, Chakalates, and her Khana Sutra candles. The international music icon and entrepreneur will be in the lounge during GRAMMY Week to meet and gift talent.

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New Group Vintage Trouble feat Booker T. Jones Performance on CONAN | New Tour Dates Announced for 2013

VINTAGE TROUBLE & BOOKER T. JONES
JAM ON CONAN LAST NIGHT



BAND CONFIRMS HEADLINE RUN + COACHELLA & SXSW



Legendary musician Booker T. Jones performed with acclaimed new band Vintage Trouble on Conan last night. Check out the incredible performance below!



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Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry’s New Recording, “So Good, So Right: Live” is Coming Jan. 29th, 2013 | LISTEN!


 
Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry is Set to Release Live Recording, “So Good, So Right: Live” on Jan. 29th, 2013
 
Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has captivated audiences while establishing herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists. Her expressive, soulful voice and uplifting energy has earned her three top 10 albums along with international accolades from Moscow to Madrid.

Dave Koz Releases 1st Ever Live Recording, “Live At The Blue Note Tokyo” on Feb. 12th, 2013 | LISTEN!


 
SAXOPHONIST DAVE KOZ RELEASES FIRST-EVER LIVE RECORDING
 
GRAMMY®-Nominated Live At The Blue Note Tokyo
set for release February 12, 2013 on Concord Records
 
In a career that spans twenty years and a dozen albums, Dave Koz has established himself as one of the most prominent figures in contemporary music. The gifted saxophonist has also received widespread acclaim for his live performances, however, the eight-time GRAMMY® nominee had never released a live recording – until now.

Marvin Winans Partners with American Family Insurance for 3rd Annual “Jingle Dreams” Contest

Marvin Winans
 
Grammy Award-Winner Marvin Winans Commissioned By American Family Insurance To Pen A Song For Its Third Annual Jingle Dreams Contest
 
Winners will enjoy a “Weekend of Inspiration” that includes a recording
session and live performance with Winans and tickets to Super Bowl XLVII!
 
Atlanta, Ga. (January 16, 2013) -American Family Insurance has partnered with one of the most influential and recognized voices in gospel, Grammy Award-winner Marvin Winans, to write an original song for its third annual Jingle Dreams contest. His first commissioned piece, Winans will debut the song titled, “Awaken,” during the 14th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration in New Orleans, La. during Super Bowl XLVII weekend.

The 14th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration | Feb. 1st, 2013

The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration To Take Over New Orleans To Kick Off Super Bowl Weekend 

 

Hosted by Kirk Franklin and Sherri Shepherd, with an All-Star Line-up of Performances By Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Winans, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and NFL “Players’ Choice” Lecrae

Special Performance by the NFL PLAYERS CHOIR Featuring Current and Former NFL Players


NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, an NFL sanctioned event currently in its 14th year, joins together NFL players, Grammy Award-winning artists, and special guests, on one stage to kick off Super Bowl Weekend.

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Pepsi & Beyonce Invite Fans to Kick Off Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show

Pepsi and Beyonce Invite Fans to Help Kick Off the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII
Halftime Show



Fans will have the chance to be a part of the First Ever Crowd-Sourced Super Bowl Halftime Introduction And Help Welcome Beyonce to the Stage


PURCHASE, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Pepsi and Beyonce are inviting fans to help make this year’s Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show one of the most memorable and compelling shows ever.  Beginning on Saturday, December 29th, fans are encouraged to submit photos of specific “poses” in hopes of being selected for a chance of a lifetime – to appear in an on-air introduction welcoming Beyonce to the stage for the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show.

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Legendary Saxophonist Wayne Shorter to Release New Blue Note Recording “Without A Net” on Feb 5th, 2013 | Announces 2013 U.S. Tour Dates

WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET ANNOUNCES 2013 U.S TOUR DATES INCLUDING
APPEARANCES AT CARNEGIE HALL IN NYC & DISNEY HALL IN LA

 

SHORTER REVEALS COVER ART FOR NEW ALBUM WITHOUT A NET;
TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO BLUE NOTE RECORDS TO BE RELEASED FEB. 5

The legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter will make his triumphant return to Blue Note Records after 43 years with the February 5, 2013 release of Without A Net, his searing new album with his long-running Quartet featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade. Shorter has revealed the album cover artwork for Without A Net, which features drawings by Shorter himself.

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