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Donnie Simpson to Release New Memoir “THROUGH THESE EYES: An Iconic Memoir of Life, Love and The Man Behind The Music” on January 30th, 2019


 
Legendary Television and Radio Host Donnie Simpson celebrates a 50-year career milestone announcing his highly anticipated memoir
 
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Oracle Group International announces the publication of “THROUGH THESE EYES: An Iconic Memoir of Life, Love and The Man Behind The Music” (13th & Joan; Hardcover; On Sale: January 30, 2019; $25.99; ISBN: 978-1-7326464-6-9) by award-winning, influencer, humanitarian, and legend Donnie Simpson.

Robert Townsend’s Soulful Documentary “Making The Five Heartbeats” Arrives in Theaters Aug. 27th, 2018 | WATCH TRAILER!


 
‘Making The Five Heartbeats’ Revisits Robert Townsend’s 1991 Classic Motown Inspired Movie
 
Fathom Events Presents Townsend’s Soulful Documentary in Select Cinemas Nationwide on Monday, August 27 Only
 
DENVER, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In the early 90s, actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts, and tenacity to bring his passion project, 1991’s “The Five Heartbeats,” to big screens.

Songstress Meli’sa Morgan Returns with New Album “Love Demands” on July 13th, 2018 | LISTEN!


 
Powerful urban diva Meli’sa Morgan returns with her first full-length offering in over a decade with Love Demands
 
From the artist who launched her career in brilliant style with Prince’s “Do Me Baby,” Meli’sa Morgan impressed the R&B community by reaching number one on the R&B charts while remaining in that position for almost half a year.

Babyface, Carrie Lucas and Members of L.A. City Hall Speak on Dick Griffey and the Legacy of SOLAR


 
SOLAR Records and Founder Dick Griffey Honored by L.A. City Council for its 40th Anniversary
by A. Scott Galloway
 
The second order of business at the Los Angeles City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, was a commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of SOLAR Records and its founder, Dick Griffey, in conjunction with June being Black Music Month.

Elemental Music to Release Albums “Dexter Gordon Quartet Tokyo 1975” & “Woody Shaw Tokyo 1981” on July 13th, 2018


 
Elemental Music Launches Ambitious Series of
Previously Unreleased Historic Recordings
from Jazz Giants of the Golden Age
 
Dexter Gordon Quartet Tokyo 1975,
Woody Shaw Tokyo 1981
 
In life, trumpeter Woody Shaw and saxophonist Dexter Gordon – two instrumental giants of the jazz idiom – were often connected.

Michael Henderson to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Concert & Tribute to Phyllis Hyman | June 21st, 2018


 
Michael Henderson to Celebrate 50th Anniversary In The City Of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia!
 
The multi-platinum selling artist/musician, four time Grammy nominee Michael Henderson has signed on to play an intimate concert which Henderson states, “will have a “Stadium Feel” at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia PA for ONE NIGHT ONLY!~
 
PHILADELPHIA – June 5, 2018 – PRLog — Michael Henderson celebrates his many years in the music industry along with the highly anticipated release of new album “Michael Henderson: Take Me I’m Yours – The Buddah Years Anthology” with a very select series of concerts 2018!

The Prince Estate and TIDAL Announce Agreement to Debut New and Unreleased Prince Music


 
The Prince Estate and TIDAL Announce Agreement to Debut New and Unreleased Prince Album and Settlement of Prior Legal Dispute.
 
NEW YORK, May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Prince Estate and global music and entertainment platform TIDAL confirm plans to debut highly anticipated new Prince music exclusively via the TIDAL streaming service.

R&B Group Xscape To Be Honored With The ASCAP Golden Note Award at The 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 21st, 2018


 
R&B Group Xscape To Be Honored With The ASCAP Golden Note Award At The 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards On June 21st In Los Angeles
 
NEW YORK, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will host its 31st annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Los Angeles.

Resonance Records to Release Classic Grant Green Recordings: “Funk in France: From Paris to Antibes (1969-1970)” & “Slick! – Live at Oil Can Harry’s” on May 25th, 2018 | WATCH NEW VIDEO! LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE!


 
Resonance Records to Release Previously Unissued Music from
Jazz Guitar Icon Grant Green
 
Historic Recordings:
Funk in France: From Paris to Antibes (1969-1970)
& Slick! – Live at Oil Can Harry’s
 
Resonance Records is proud to be releasing the first official previously unissued recordings of Grant Green in over 10 years, representing the earliest (1969-1970) and latest (1975) known live recordings of Grant Green as a bandleader.

Motown/UMe to Release 2-CD Expanded Edition of “The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland” on June 15th, 2018


 
The Supremes Keep Us Hangin’ On By Honoring 50-Plus Years Of “The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland”
 
LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On June 15, in anticipation of the upcoming 60th anniversary of Motown — a.k.a. Hitsville U.S.A. — and inspired by the album’s own recent 51th anniversary, Motown/UMe is releasing a 2-CD Expanded Edition of The Supremes’ tenth studio effort, the chart-topping The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland.

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