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Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going on Live” to be Released in 2LP Black Vinyl on Oct. 18th, 2019


 
Marvin Gaye ‘What’s Going On Live’ Newly Mixed For Its First Standalone Release By Motown/UMe In 2LP Black Vinyl, 2LP Color Vinyl, CD, And Digital Editions
 
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — May 1, 1972 was a whirlwind day of celebration in Marvin Gaye‘s hometown of Washington, D.C. Designated “Marvin Gaye Day,” it began with Gaye giving a speech to students at Cardozo High, the school he’d attended,…

“GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®” to Air on PBS | Oct. 18th, 2019


 
“GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS®” TO AIR OCT. 18 ON PBS AS PART OF “GREAT PERFORMANCES” SERIES
 
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (AUG. 27, 2019) — In collaboration with PBS’ “Great Performances” series, the Recording Academy™ presents “GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,” the fourth annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy’s 2019 Special Merit Awards recipients.

The Philadelphia Music Alliance Announces New Honorees to the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame, Class of 2019


 
PHILADELPHIA MUSIC ALLIANCE WELCOMES
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, THE HOOTERS, THE O’JAYS,
EVELYN ‘CHAMPAGNE’ KING, WMMR’S PIERRE ROBERT,
JODY GERSON AND DORRANCE ‘DODO’ HAMILTON AS INDUCTEES
TO THE PHILADELPHIA MUSIC WALK OF FAME, CLASS OF 2019
 
PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 7, 2019) – The Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) today announced that The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Hooters, The O’Jays, Evelyn “Champagne” King, WMMR air personality Pierre Robert, music industry executive Jody Gerson, and philanthropist Dorrance “Dodo” Hamilton will be added to the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame as members of its Class of 2019.

A&M/Virgin/UMe and Janet Jackson Announces Reissue Series of Iconic Albums on Vinyl


 
Janet Jackson Takes Full ‘Control’ Of Her Vinyl Legacy
 
The Latest Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Welcomes Six Entries From Her Groundbreaking A&M and Virgin Catalog, Coinciding With ‘Metamorphosis’ Las Vegas Residency
 
LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — This summer, A&M/Virgin/UMe and Janet Jackson will see key entries in the artist’s acclaimed canon reissued on vinyl, including A&M and Virgin albums.

Urban Legends/UMe Reissues Parliament’s ‘Up For The Down Stroke’ and ‘Chocolate City’ Albums in New Vinyl Editions | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Urban Legends/UMe Reissues Parliament’s ‘Up For The Down Stroke’ and ‘Chocolate City’ Albums in New Vinyl Editions
 
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Urban Legends/UMe has reissued two classic Parliament albums on black vinyl and in limited special vinyl editions: Chocolate City (released June 21) and Up For The Down Stroke (released today).

Eagle Vision to Release New Documentary “Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes” on Sept. 6th, 2019 | WATCH TRAILER!


 
EAGLE VISION PROUDLY PRESENTS
 
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
The legendary Blue Note Records celebrates 80th Anniversary with new documentary film released on DVD, Blu-ray & Digital.
 
New York, NY (July 16, 2019)– Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes explores the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since its inception in 1939, Blue Note created an environment for creativity to flourish, encouraging artists to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions.

Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff to Celebrate Patti LaBelle Way Street Renaming Dedication


 
LEGENDARY ‘SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA’ ARCHITECTS KENNETH GAMBLE AND LEON HUFF
CONGRATULATE ‘DEAR FRIEND’ PATTI LaBELLE ON STREET RENAMING HONORS
 
PHILADELPHIA (Tuesday, July 2, 2019) – Legendary Sound of Philadelphia architects Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff joined today’s celebration of homegrown R&B living legend Patti LaBelle with a street naming dedication,…

Prince’s Newest Album “Originals” – Now LIVE Exclusively On TIDAL


 
Prince’s ‘Originals’ Now Live Exclusively On TIDAL
 
Hear the Album on TIDAL.com/Prince
 
NEW YORK, June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Now live exclusively on TIDAL, Prince’s newest album, Originals, was pulled directly from the historic archive of Prince’s music. The 15-track album features 14 previously unreleased recordings that highlight the impact Prince had on modern music and the foundation of many artists’ careers. The tracks were selected collaboratively by JAY-Z and Troy Carter, on behalf of The Prince Estate.

National Press Club Hosts Dionne Warwick & Valerie Simpson for Documentary Screening on Hal David, May 20th, 2019


 
National Press Club Hosts Dionne Warwick and Valerie Simpson for Documentary Screening on Hal David, May 20
 
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The National Press Club Events Team will host a special dinner and screening of “What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David,” a PBS documentary tribute to the man who wrote many of the most enduring songs in American popular music, at 6 p.m. Monday, May 20.