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Bob Marley & The Wailers “Uprising” – 45th Anniv. Limited Edition Vinyl to be Released on June 27th, 2025


 
THE MARLEY FAMILY, UMe, AND ISLAND RECORDS CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR-LONG
‘UPRISING – A REVOLUTION OF LOVE AND PEACE’
IN HONOR OF LEGENDARY ICON BOB MARLEY’S
80TH EARTHSTRONG
 
UPRISING – 45TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED-EDITION “LIQUID SUNSHINE” FILLED VINYL FEATURING FAN FAVORITES “COULD YOU BE LOVED,” “REDEMPTION SONG,” AND
“FOREVER LOVING JAH” – AVAILABLE JUNE 27
 
[LOS ANGELES, JUNE 10, 2025] The Marley family, UMe, and Island Records are continuing to honor Bob Marley’s legacy with a year-long celebration commemorating his 80th birthday milestone, his importance in the uprising of global music, and the fight for social justice and equality.

Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Celebrates 5 Years w/Awards Gala on June 20th-21st 2025


 
WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
CELEBRATES ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
WITH TWO DAY AWARDS GALA AT
THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATRE
IN WASHINGTON, DC JUNE 20-21, 2025
 
Hosted by TV Personality Claudia Jordan, This
Year’s Event Honors 12 Internationally Renowned
Women of Song, Including Melba Moore,
Brenda Russell, Regina Belle, Janis Ian and Asha Puthli
 
Continuing to build on its mission to empower the voices of women in music and spotlight the artistry and impact of female songwriters, composers, educators, engineers, executives and others, the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates its milestone fifth anniversary with a two-day awards gala at the Mead Center for American Theatre in Washington, DC Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, 2025.

New Tour “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” feat. Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills | Kicks Off May 9th, 2025


 
THE QUEENS!
 
4 LEGENDS. 1 STAGE.
CHAKA KHAN, PATTI LABELLE, GLADYS KNIGHT & STEPHANIE MILLS
UNITE FOR HISTORIC TOUR PRODUCED BY BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE!
 
NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Music history will be made as four legendary voices come together for a breathtaking evening of vocal brilliance, electrifying energy, and mutual love. The iconic Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills will unite for an unforgettable tour, “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” celebrating decades of timeless classics and cherished memories.

The Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour feat. Babyface, K-Ci Hailey & El DeBarge | Kicks Off Aug. 27th, 2025


 
When you ponder about the 2025 summer music tours, don’t forget to highly consider Uncle Charlie’s BBQ Cookout Tour on the calendar!
 
Click HERE for Tickets (See Dates Below)
 
Beginning August 27th, the ever hard-working multi-Grammy and NAACP winner, Charlie Wilson, is ready to supply fans with his usual heavy fried soulful #1 Urban AC hits such as “Without You,” “There Goes My Baby,” and “Goodnight Kisses,” and of course, those Gap Band delights including “Outstanding.”

The Estate of Otis Redding Marks 60th Anniv. of Album “The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads”


 
THE ESTATE OF OTIS REDDING MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF OTIS REDDING’S ALBUM “THE GREAT OTIS REDDING SINGS SOUL BALLADS”
 
Macon, GA (March 31, 2025) – The Estate of Otis Redding marks a milestone as March comes to a close, with this month marking the 60th Anniversary of Otis Redding’s sophomore album “The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads.” Celebrating 60 years since its release in March 1965, Redding’s second studio album displays Redding’s soulful artistry that have been a hallmark of the enduring legacy of his career.

Rufus and Chaka Khan to Reissue Final 2 Recordings “Stompin’ at the Savoy” & “Seal in Red” on 2 CD’s – March 14th, 2025


 
Rufus and Chaka Khan return in a reissue of their final two recordings, Stompin’ at the Savoy and Seal in Red
 
1983 marked the swan song for Rufus, who scored one platinum and several gold albums while launching the career of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chaka Khan. For over one decade, even through the offstage tribulations, the Chicago-based ensemble influenced the funk scene during the 70’s and 80’s, earning a respectable Billboard chart history scoring in the top 50 for all their 11 albums, while consistently crossing over to the pop charts, sometimes without Chaka.

Discover Purple Rain at Dolby Cinema at AMC in U.S. & U.K. on March 5th, 2025


 
Relive the Revolution in Dolby as Purple Rain Returns Exclusively to Dolby Cinema
 
Celebrate Prince Again on the Big Screen in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and Get Your Tickets Today
 
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Purple Rain, the legendary 1984 rock musical drama starring Prince in his film acting debut, will be brought back exclusively to Dolby Cinema.

Singers Benny Turner & Maria Muldaur to Release New Single “Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)” on Feb. 14th, 2025 | LISTEN!


 
Nola Blue Records announces Valentine’s Day single from Benny Turner & Maria Muldaur
 
Available February 14, 2025
 
LANCASTER, Pa. – Feb. 4, 2025 – PRLog — Brook Benton and Dinah Washington’s 1960 release of “Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)” was a pop and R&B hit, reaching No.5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.1 on the Hot R&B sides charts.

The Isley Brothers to Perform at The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration | Feb. 8th, 2025 @ 8 PM ET/7 PM CT


 
The Isley Brothers Set to Perform at the 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, Premiering in Primetime on FOX
 
New Orleans, LA – February 7, 2025 – The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, the only NFL-sanctioned multicultural and inspirational event of Super Bowl weekend, is set to captivate audiences with a special performance by the legendary Isley Brothers. The celebration will premiere in primetime on FOX on Saturday, February 8, at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT.

R&B/Soul Group The 7:45s to Release New Track “Too Little Too Late” on Feb. 7th, 2025 | LISTEN!


 
Manchester’s The 7:45s light a funk fire under February with the get-up-and-go of ‘Too Little Too Late’
 
The B-side to the soul-on-the-heartstrings ‘The Way That I Love You’, it’s a raucous vocal funk jam in the tradition of old skool soul revues and crowd pleasing extravaganzas, guided by the showmanship of Martin Connor on the mic. A groove guaranteed to loop the loop and shake it out.

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