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UMe Presents New Roy Ayers Compilation “Secrets Of The Sun” on Limited-Edition Vinyl


 
UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES PRESENTS NEW ROY AYERS COMPILATION SECRETS OF THE SUN OUT NOW ON LIMITED-EDITION VINYL & DSPS
 
PROJECT FEATURES FOUR PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS
 
(November 14, 2025) Los Angeles, CA – Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) commemorates the uncanny musical legacy and life of iconic artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and “Godfather of Neo-Soul”—the late Roy Ayers—with the release of a new compilation entitled Secrets Of The Sun out now.

Rhino Records to Release “John Coltrane – 1960-1964 Mono (Rhino High Fidelity)” (6-LP Vinyl Box Set) on Nov. 28th, 2025


 
JOHN COLTRANE
1960-1964 MONO (RHINO HIGH FIDELITY)
 
RHINO CELEBRATES COLTRANE’S CENTENNIAL WITH 6LP BOXED SET FEATURING SIX ATLANTIC ALBUMS CUT FROM THE ORIGINAL MONO MASTER TAPES
 
(November 12, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA) John Coltrane’s impact on modern music is immeasurable. The saxophonist’s groundbreaking work at Atlantic Records in the early 1960s helped expand the language of jazz and redefine the possibilities of improvisation.

Mack Avenue Music Group & Two Lions Records Announce Release of Oscar Peterson’s “Around The World” – Coming Dec. 5th, 2025 | LISTEN!


 
Mack Avenue Music Group & Two Lions Records Celebrate Oscar Peterson’s Centennial With Around The World
 
Live Album Celebrating The Jazz Legend’s Artistry Through A Compilation of Never-Before-Heard Performances From 1969-1981
 
November 3, 2025: In honor of Jazz legend Oscar Peterson’s centennial, Mack Avenue Music Group and Two Lions Records announced the upcoming release of Around The World out December 5th.

Expansion Records to Release Vinyl Reissue of Bernard “Beloyd” Taylor’s 1977 Single “Get Into Your Life”/“Today All Day” on Sept. 7th, 2025 | LISTEN!


 
Expansion Records Marks the Birthday of Bernard “Beloyd” Taylor with Limited Edition Vinyl Reissue
 
London, UK; September 2025 – Expansion Records proudly celebrates the legacy of soul singer, songwriter, and musician Bernard “Beloyd” Taylor with the release of a limited edition 7-inch vinyl reissue of his highly sought-after 1977 single, “Get Into Your Life” / “Today All Day.”

Kool & The Gang to Release New Greatest Hits Collection (CD/Vinyl) on Oct. 17th, 2025


 
KOOL & THE GANG TO RELEASE NEW GREATEST HITS ON OCTOBER 17, 2025
 
FIRST NEW VINYL IN DECADES!
 
AVAILABLE AS LIMITED-EDITION LP, CD, & ON DSPS
 
(Los Angeles, CA) August 22, 2025: – GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees and iconic New Jersey R&B group Kool & The Gang will unveil their new Greatest Hits collection on October 17, 2025 via Island, Mercury Records, and Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). It notably stands out as the band’s first new vinyl release in decades.

“Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute” at the Hollywood Bowl | Sept. 24th, 2025


 
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MINNIE RIPERTON’S LANDMARK ALBUM, “PERFECT ANGEL,” TO BE CELEBRATED AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL SEPTEMBER 24TH
 
Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute, Will Feature Performances By Chante Moore, Alex Isley, Aloe Blacc, Lizz Wright, säje and Special Surprise Guests with Musical Direction by Brandon Coleman
 
Los Angeles, California. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Minnie Riperton’s classic album Perfect Angel. At the time, Riperton was 27 years old and a veteran of the music industry.

R&B/Soul Legend Phil Perry to Release New Collection “The Phil Perry Songbook Vol. 1” on Sept. 11th, 2025 | LISTEN!


 
The Phil Perry Songbook Vol. 1 arrives on Sept. 11, spotlighting ‘70’s soul vocal band, The Montclairs
 
Every once in a while, vocal treasures come along from time to time though for a brief season, including The Montclairs, led by adult contemporary vocal superstar Phil Perry. While these underappreciated East St. Louis, Mo.-based soulful balladeers (Perry, David Frye, George McLellan, Kevin Sanlin & Clifford ‘Scotty’ Williams)…

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.

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