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The Top #100 R&B Slow Jams #16 | Jordin Sparks – Was I the Only One

Jordin Sparks - Battlefield
 
The night & day on T.U.M.S. will get a special moment this evening – a special look, a change at how we have done some great things here before & tonight. Moving Forward. Always.
 
This lady had SPARKLED audiences all over the world. By means of a prosperous career a few years ago, or by means of a remake movie. Jordin’s voice is a staple of the youth community…

Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck’s Passion For “The Brotherhood of Man” Lives On

  


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ —  While renowned as a performer, band leader and composer, “Dave Brubeck was a giant not only in music but in spirit,” said Milken Archive founder Lowell Milken.  “His work will continue to speak an eternal message of hope for the brotherhood of man.”

He was a great friend of the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music, which recorded The Gates of Justice in 2001 as well as his choral cantata The Commandments in 2007. These compositions explored the profound nature of humanity’s record of war and peace, prejudice and understanding.

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New Book Release: “Whitney: Tribute to an Icon” | Available NOW

Whitney: Tribute to an Icon


Visit The Official Whitney Houston website for purchase by clicking art cover above!

 
New Hardcover Book by Pat Houston, Clive Davis &
Randee St. Nicholas

Available NOW


Whitney Houston’s extraordinary voice made her a star. Her beauty, style, and spirit made her an icon.

In
this magnificent collection, more than twenty of the world’s top
photographers have joined together to celebrate the brilliant woman they
were privileged to capture through their camera lenses.

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“MOTOWN: BIG HITS & MORE” Premieres on PBS Beginning Nov. 24th, 2012

MY MUSIC: MOTOWN BIG HITS & MORE

 
 
Begins Airing November 24 on PBS (check local listings)

– Classics from Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Supremes & Other Legends –


PITTSBURGH, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — My Music PBS series Producer TJ Lubinsky has spent the last year in the Motown vaults assembling this program of classics from 1959 to 1967, featuring The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Four Tops, Martha & The Vandellas and other legends.

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Eric Nolan Grant of the O’Jays Launches New Record Label

Eric Nolan Grant of the Legendary O’Jays Launches New Record Label Dedicated to Quality and Soulful R&B



Boy Wonder Records releases three new artists this year, Eric Nolan, “G” Men and Nehemie & Billy Rich.



Cleveland, OH, November 2012 –(PR.com)–
Eric Nolan Grant of the Legendary O’Jays, determined to advance the
quality of today’s R & B, has launched the record label “Boy Wonder
Records.”
“‘Boy Wonder Records’ has been created with the goal of
providing an opportunity to gifted artists who appreciate and are
committed to improving the quality of today’s R&B through their
music,” states Mr. Grant.

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Spike Lee Directed Documentary/Michael Jackson “Bad 25” Airs Nov. 22nd, Thanksgiving Night on ABC


 
Watch never before seen footage and MJ interviews! The documentary by award-winning director Spike Lee celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s landmark “BAD” album and tour. “Michael Jackson: BAD25” airs Thanksgiving Day, THURSDAY NOV 22 9:30|8:30c on ABC!
 
BAD25 chronicles the making of Michael Jackson’s iconic, record-breaking Bad album and Michael’s first world tour as a solo artist.

“UNITY: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson” hits iTunes

Unity Releases Its 2nd Solo Track, “Será Que No Me Amas” in Tribute to Michael Jackson



 

Miami, FL, October 17, 2012 –(PR.com)–
“Será que no me amas” the 2nd solo release from the acclaimed and much
anticipated musical project “UNITY: The Latin Tribute to Michael
Jackson,” hits the iTunes market worldwide.

Fans of Michael’s
music will recall this Latin version of “Blame it on the Boogie” as one
of the early hits of The Jacksons era.

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Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam and More To Appear at ‘Songs of Hope VIIII” | Oct. 18th, 2012

Clive Davis, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam, Trevor Rabin, And More To Appear At Songs Of Hope VIII Benefiting City Of Hope at Rolling Stone Magazine’s ‘House Of Rock’ On Oct. 18



Event to feature special performances and exclusive music auction


SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ —   Clive Davis , Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jimmy Jam, Trevor Rabin (composer and vocalist of Grammy Award-winning group Yes) and music and entertainment industry giants committed to fighting cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases will take part in Songs of Hope VIII, a special event and silent auction that supports lifesaving research at City of Hope. Held at Rolling Stone’s exclusive House of Rock in, Santa Monica, Calif., the Oct. 18 event will be emceed by Jimmy Jam and feature an intimate performance by Edmonds.

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Chaka Khan Goes on Tour | Set to Record New Music to Coincide with Year-Long 40th Anniversary Celebration

Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Chaka Khan Tours Europe and Asia in October and November



Chaka Joins David Foster and Friends Tour in November

Chaka Is Recording New Music Including a Gospel and Jazz Project New Album to Coincide with Year-Long 40th Anniversary Celebration

 

(Los Angeles, CA – October 10, 2012) – Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan tours Europe and Asia this month and November. Chaka will join the David Foster and Friends tour in November (see tour dates below).

Next year, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of this music icon’s career in music and entertainment. The year-long celebration will include the release of new music including a gospel and jazz project, an international and US tour and several other key events.

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New DVD Release: Ike & Tina: On The Road: 1971-72 | Coming Nov. 20th, 2012

Ike & Tina: On The Road: 1971-72
comes to DVD on November 20



An intimate look at the dynamic Ike and Tina Turner at their creative peak…
From the lens of legendary rock photographer BOB GRUEN


By combining soul music with an explosive stage show, complete with the high energy dance choreography of Tina Turner and the Ikettes, and an ingredient sorely missed in today’s soul – gritty rock n’ roll – Ike & Tina Turner gained a reputation as one of the great live acts of all-time. In the early 70’s, legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen and his wife Nadya toured with Ike & Tina, filming them performing, on the road, and behind the scenes. Now for the first time ever this footage is available to the public… This is a look inside a hardworking band as well as an iconic couple

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