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Gregory Porter to Make Carnegie Hall Concert Debut on Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14th, 2018 | Announces Tour Dates 2017-2018


 
GREGORY PORTER WILL MAKE HIS CARNEGIE HALL DEBUT
WITH VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT ON FEBRUARY 14, 2018
 
2-time GRAMMY-winning vocalist Gregory Porter has released his stunning third Blue Note album, Nat King Cole & Me, a heartfelt dedication to his idol, the legendary singer and pianist Nat King Cole that finds Porter revisiting some of Cole’s most cherished classics such as “Smile,” “L-O-V-E,” “Mona Lisa,” “Nature Boy,” and “The Christmas Song.”

Eight HBCU Bands “March On” to the 16th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase on Jan. 27th, 2018


 
Eight HBCU Bands “March On” to the 16th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase
 
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — A record number of votes helped select a dynamic lineup of marching bands from our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to perform at the 16th Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase on January 27, 2018.

Hollywood To Honor Selena Quintanilla With Walk Of Fame Star on Nov. 3rd, 2017


 
Hollywood To Honor Selena Quintanilla With Walk Of Fame Star
 
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Meruelo Media, Power 106, 93.5 KDAY and Universal Music Latin Entertainment, proudly join the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to posthumously honor music icon, Selena Quintanilla, “The Queen of Tejano Music,” with the dedication of the 2,622nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

The Philadelphia Music Alliance Presents 2017 Walk of Fame Gala & Induction Ceremony | Oct. 4th, 2017


 
STARS COME OUT TO CELEBRATE PHILLY MUSIC HISTORY
AS PHILADELPHIA MUSIC ALLIANCE PRESENTS
2017 WALK OF FAME GALA & INDUCTION CEREMONY
 
Jill Scott, Sister Sledge, Labelle (Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash,
Nona Hendryx), McFadden & Whitehead, Sister Rosetta Tharpe,
The Soul Survivors, Chris Schwartz & Joe Nicolo (Ruffhouse Records),
and WOGL’s Bob Pantano to be Honored in Style at Grand Evening Gala
 
PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2017) – For the first time in two years, the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) will be hosting a stellar evening gala to celebrate its newest group of inductees on the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame.

Gospel Singer Larnelle Harris Receives Orchestra Kentucky’s 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award


 
Hall of Fame vocalist named this year’s recipient of Orchestra Kentucky’s Lifetime Achievement Award
 
Bowling Green, KY −Hall of Fame vocalist Larnelle Harris was named Orchestra Kentucky’s 2017 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts and Humanities.

Harlem Week to Pay Tribute to Legendary Producer/Activist James Mtume on Aug. 23rd, 2017


 
Harlem Week to Pay Tribute to Master Composer & legendary Producer/Activist James Mtume on August 23, 2017 starting at 6:00 PM
 
Whether his contribution to music comes as composer, producer or performer; James Mtume has carved an indelible impression from all sides. Yet for all the decades he has been putting out innovative sounds, he has underscored it with his activism. A brilliant and informed orator, Mtume has spoken internationally.

R&B Singer Johnny Gill to Treat Fans to Live Stream Concert on Sept. 1st, 2017


 
Multi-Grammy Nominated R&B Superstar Johnny Gill Treats Fans to a Live Stream Concert
 
LOS ANGELES – Aug. 12, 2017 – PRLog — Fans are especially important to this Platinum selling R&B icon Johnny Gill. Gill has garnered high acclaim from “Game Changer“, his latest album. That’s why he is treating his loyal fans and music lovers to this special live stage performance on September 1, 2017.

Louisiana HWY 1 Renamed After Grammy Award Winner And R&B Legend, Joe Simon


 
Joe Simon Boulevard Highway 1 (LA 1)
 
Louisiana HWY 1 Renamed After Grammy Award Winner And R&B Legend, Joe Simon
 
NEW YORK – Aug. 8, 2017 – PRLog — The Joe Simon Boulevard Dedication will be held in Simmesport, Louisiana on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 12:00 pm. A portion of the land where Joe Simon picked cotton on in Simmesport, Louisiana became Louisiana Hwy 1.

Charlie Wilson Announces More Dates for “In It To Win It” Tour | Oct. 20-Oct. 29, 2017


 
CHARLIE WILSON’S IN IT TO WIN IT CONCERT
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ANTHONY HAMILTON AND LA’PORSHA RENAE
ANNOUNCES MORE DATES
 
(August 7, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA) – Eleven-time Grammy nominee, Charlie Wilson, will bring his critically-acclaimed In It To Win It concert to six U.S. cities between October 20-October 29.

Central City Productions Presents “The Black Music Honors” | Aug. 18th – Broadcast Starting Sept. 2nd, 2017


 
Central City Productions Presents Black Music Honors
 
(Nashville, TN) – August 2, 2017 – Central City Productions will pay tribute to The Jacksons, Donnie McClurkin, Slick Rick, Guy, Oleta Adams and Jody Watley during the Black Music Honors, a live taping television special that will take place on Friday, August 18, 2017, at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Nashville, TN.

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