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Patti LaBelle, Common, JoJo, Jencarlos Canela & More Shine a Light on HIV/AIDS at ‘Keep the Promise’ Event | Nov. 30th, 2016

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THE STARS COME OUT TO SHINE A LIGHT ON HIV/AIDS
AT AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION’S WORLD AIDS DAY EVENT
KEEP THE PROMISE
 
AHF Kicked Off Series of Worldwide Events Commemorating World AIDS Day with Keep the Promise
 
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 1, 2016) – On November 30th, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) began its World AIDS Day initiative, Around the Globe in a Day, with Keep the Promise in Los Angeles, CA. Keep the Promise, which welcomed thousands of people for a march down Hollywood Boulevard and a free concert at the Dolby Theater, was an advocacy effort created to continue to spread awareness about HIV and AIDS.

Announcing The Worship Tour: We Are Here | Kicks Off Feb. 21st, 2017

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GOSPEL MUSIC’S BRIGHTEST HIT THE ROAD FOR
EXTRAORDINARY WORSHIP TOUR PRESENTED BY LIVE NATION
 
Top-selling artists Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Travis Greene and
Jonathan McReynolds launch The Worship Tour: WE ARE HERE
 
New York, NY (October 21, 2016) — Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Travis Greene and Jonathan McReynolds announced The Worship Tour: We Are Here following an exclusive Facebook Live event. The highly-anticipated tour presented by Live Nation, in partnership with The Sovereign Agency and Pop Nation Live, will kick off on February 21, 2017 in St. Louis, MO…

Acclaimed Bassist Christian McBride Named Recipient of 2017 Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award

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Jazz Connect Conference Names Christian McBride
Recipient of 2017 Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award,
Named in Honor of Esteemed Record Label Executive
 
On January 5, 2017, the Jazz Connect Conference will present bassist, bandleader, educator, and advocate Christian McBride with the Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award.

Chick Corea Adds Special Guests to Two-Month Birthday Celebration at The Blue Note | Starting Oct. 19th, 2016

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CHICK COREA
Adds Duets with Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin,
Brad Mehldau & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
to Two-Month Birthday Celebration at The Blue Note
 
8 Consecutive Weeks, 80 Shows,
15 Legendary Bands, 60 Iconic Musicians
 
October 19 through December 11, 2016 in New York City
 
New York, NY – October 6, 2016 – Final lineup additions have been announced for Chick Corea‘s unprecedented two-month 75th Birthday Celebration at The Blue Note, which runs October 19 through December 11, 2016.

NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath to Receive The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation’s Satchmo™ Award | Oct. 28th, 2016

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Stanley Crouch To Present The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation’s Satchmo™ Award To NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath
At the Organization’s Celebration in Harlem at the Historic Alhambra Ballroom on October 28th
 
New York, NY (October 4, 2016) – The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation presents the SATCHMO™ Award to saxophonist and National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, MR. JIMMY HEATH. This is the 6th conferring of the award; and the 2nd Annual Satchmo™ Awards Celebration.

The 18th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is Coming to Houston | Feb. 3rd, 2017

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Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Coming To Houston, Texas For Super Bowl LI On Friday, February 3, 2017
 
STAR-STUDDED CONCERT TO TAKE PLACE AT LAKEWOOD CHURCH
 
DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, February 3, 2017, the NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) will kick-off Super Bowl LI with its 18th Annual star-studded music jubilation at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.

Hall of Fame Vocalist Larnelle Harris Honored at 83rd Annual National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses

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Hall of Fame vocalist honored at 83rd Annual National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses
 
Louisville, KY — Hall of Fame vocalist Larnelle Harris was honored with a Heritage Award from the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (NCGCC) at their 83rd annual convention in Harris’ hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Harris says it was a humbling experience.

Jazz Saxophonist NAJEE Celebrates 30th Year Anniversary in Music Biz with “Najee’s Theme”

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NAJEE CELEBRATING HIS 30TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!
 
NEW YORK, NY (August 10, 2016) – Two-time Grammy Nominated and award-winning international jazz saxophonist and flautist, Najee, is celebrating his 30th year anniversary in the music industry, since releasing his platinum debut “Najee’s Theme”, in August 1986, (Capitol/EMI).

The Merge Summit – Los Angeles | Aug. 25th-27th, 2016

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CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, COURTNEY B. VANCE, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, DEVON FRANKLIN, MEAGAN GOOD FRANKLIN AND MORE TO APPEAR AT THE 2016 MERGE SUMMIT – LOS ANGELES
 
(Beverly Hills, CA—August 10, 2016)—Relevé Entertainment, in partnership with Walgreens and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, is proud to announce the return of The Merge Summit– Los Angeles, taking place August 25-27, 2016 at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The Merge Summit is a unique event created to inspire synergy with faith based and entertainment industry leaders to educate, uplift, and encourage attendees to aspire towards their professional and personal goals.

Austin City Limits Presents Ms. Lauryn Hill | Premiering on August 6th on PBS

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AUSTIN CITY LIMITS PRESENTS A RARE HOUR WITH MS. LAURYN HILL
 
Special Broadcast Premieres August 6 on PBS
 
AUSTIN, TEXAS—August 2, 2016—Austin City Limits (ACL) presents a rare hour of television with hip-hop/R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill, premiering on August 6 at 8pm CT/9pm ET. The special broadcast airs as a preview of the iconic PBS music series’ upcoming Season 42, which premieres October 1st with an hourlong episode featuring the legendary Paul Simon in his ACL debut.