Emily “Cissy” Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, Has Died at 91
STATEMENT FROM FAMILY: In our time of deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Emily “Cissy” Houston, who transitioned today, Monday, October 7, at 10:30 a.m. ET, at her home in Newark, New Jersey, while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease. Houston, who recently turned 91 years old on September 30, 2024, was surrounded by her family.
Gospel Singer-Songwriter Earnest Pugh to Release New Album “Worthy Is The Lamb”
Award winning singer, songwriter, author and artist, Earnest Pugh is set to release his 12th CD Project entitled “Worthy Is The Lamb.” Produced by E. Devon Goodwin (Melvin Crispel and Chandler Moore) and featuring Lady Neek Smith (a soloist for Ricky Dillard’s New G).
UK R&B GROUP NO GUIDNCE
RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO
“AROUND ME”
(New York, NY – October 4, 2024) – Today, the fresh new faces of contemporary British R&B, No Guidnce, return with brand new single “Around Me” out now on all digital streaming platforms via The Orchard.
Pianist Bob Baldwin Releases New Single “Complicit”
Songwriter/Arranger Bob Baldwin is releasing his next single for Radio, Streaming, YouTube and SiriusXM Satellite Radio on October 7, 2024, released on City Sketches Records and distributed through The Orchard/Sony Music. Baldwin finds his up-tempo groove as we all reset for 2024.
Igmar Thomas Taps Talib Kweli For Revive Big Band’s ‘Thelonius’, Preps Debut Album For October 25th Release
The new single contains a two-part suite, paying homage to J Dilla and Thelonious Monk
Artistic director, trumpeter, and composer Igmar Thomas was commissioned by SummerStage in 2016 for the Revive Big Band production A Journey Through The Legacy Of Black Culture. Taking place at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield in NYC on August 7, 2016, the performance took showgoers through the past and present of Black American music.
Otis Redding Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Posthumously
October 7, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – On Friday, October 4, 2024, legendary singer and songwriter, Otis Redding, was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where the late artist’s name was immortalized in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance.
Los Angeles-Based Bassist/Composer Mauricio Morales Wrote the Compositions for Seven Days as Self-Driven Challenge in a Week
Featuring Saxophonist Edmar Colón, Guitarist Horace Bray, Trombonist Ido Meshulam, Pianist Luca Mendoza and Drummer Jongkuk “JK” Kim
On its own merits, the music on Seven Days, Mauricio Morales’ latest album, speaks with a strong, persuasive creative voice.
R&B Soul Singer Tony Walk Celebrates 4 Year Anniversary with Special Edition Album Release
October 7, 2024 – Chart-topping R&B soul singer Tony Walk is proud to announce the release of his highly anticipated album, “Introducing Tony Walk: Special Edition”.
The Spirit of Jazz Vocal Gymnast Al Jarreau Revived in Rare Lost Live Recording
from 1976 in Washington, D.C., Newly Titled “WOW!”
For Record Store Day Black Friday Event on November 29, 2024
and CD & Digital on December 6, 2024
Includes 5 Songs Never Before on a Live Jarreau Recording including James Taylor’s
“Fire and Rain” and Count Basie’s “Shiny Stockings,” and
Early Takes on “Take Five” and “You Don’t See Me”
(Los Angeles, October 7, 2024) In the pantheon of Jazz singers, Al Jarreau stood as a beaming giant of talent, inspiration, and crossover capability.
LYNDA DAWN
RELEASES NEW EP
“11TH HOUR”
Exploring the sonic spectrum between funk, soul, and jazz, North West London singer, songwriter, and producer Lynda Dawn reveals her new EP “11th Hour”, released today via her own First Dawn Records imprint.