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Emily “Cissy” Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, Has Died at 91


 
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.

Multi-Faceted Music Master Kevin Toney Passes From Cancer at 70


 
Multi-Faceted Music Master KEVIN TONEY Passes From Cancer at 70
 
Detroit-born prodigy was Leader of `70s Soul-Jazz hitmakers The Blackbyrds founded at HBCU Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Under the Mentorship of Donald Byrd
 
The legacy of pianist/composer/bandleader/educator Kevin Toney stands as among the finest of the artform – not only as a player and performer, but as a human being who strived throughout his lifetime to excel so-as-to be of service.

Pianist Ramsey Lewis Posthumous Album “The Beatles Songbook” to be Released on Jan. 6th, 2023


 
Ramsey Lewis Celebrates the Music of the Fab Four with Posthumous CD “The Beatles Songbook,” His First Solo Piano Recording, Due Jan. 6
 
RICHMOND, CALIF. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 25, 2022: The late, legendary pianist Ramsey Lewis offers an intimate, familiar affair with his solo piano recording “The Beatles Songbook: The Saturday Salon Series, Volume One,” to be released January 6 on Steele Records.

Roy Hargrove Documentary to Premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 12th, 2022 | WATCH NEW TRAILER!


 
Poplife Productions Presents
in Association with Folding Chair Productions
 
“World Premiere” at Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2022 (8pm)
Produced by Eliane Henri & Dana Guerin
Executive Produced by Janine Sherman Barrois & Erykah Badu
 
HARGROVE, a vérité style documentary chronicling the last year of GRAMMY Award-winning trumpet legend Roy Hargrove’s life, will debut at the Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 8PM at Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place (230 Vesey Street, NYC).

Soul Singer Donny Gerrard Has Passed Away at Age of 75


 
DONNY GERRARD
LEAD SINGER OF SKYLARK’S 1972 CLASSIC “WILDFLOWER”
HAS PASSED AWAY AT AGE OF 75
 
Donny Gerrard, the smooth soul singer who was lead vocalist of David Foster’s band Skylark on their 1972 classic “Wildflower,” has passed away at the age of 75. He had been under hospice care for cancer at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “Our dear brother Donny passed away early this morning at home, peacefully, surrounded by family,” said Adam Ayers of Red Light Management.

Hammond B3 Organ Legend Dr. Lonnie Smith Dies at 79


 
HAMMOND B3 ORGAN LEGEND DR. LONNIE SMITH DIES AT 79
 
Blue Note Records is saddened to announce the passing of Hammond B3 organ legend and NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith. Smith died today of at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was 79 years old. His death was confirmed by his manager Holly Case. The cause was pulmonary fibrosis. A celebration of his life and music will be planned in New York City.