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Vocalist Andra Day to Headline Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 27th Annual Awards Gala | Nov. 16th, 2015

Warner Bros. Records Artist Andra Day to Headline Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 27th Annual Awards Gala

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Warner Bros. Records artist Andra Day will kick-off the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 27th Annual Awards Gala Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Washington Hilton. Recently named one of DC’s 2015 Top100 Events, TMCF’s Gala will sell-out the Washington Hilton’s ballroom and bring together more than 1,500 of the nation’s business leaders, philanthropists, Members of Congress, DC socialites, and more than 400 star students from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately Black Colleges (PBIs). The black-tie event, which raised $4.1 million last year, aims to raise over $5 million this year.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Kathy Sledge to Release New Single “Keep It Movin'” on Dec. 1st, 2015 | Announces New Concert Tour “Kathy Sledge Presents: My Sisters & Me”

Kathy Sledge To Release New Single “Keep It Movin'” On iTunes And All Digital Platforms On December 1 On Pacific Electronic Music

TO EMBARK ON “KATHY SLEDGE PRESENTS: MY SISTERS AND ME” CONCERT TOUR ON NOVEMBER 14 FEATURING KATHY SLEDGE, DENIECE WILLIAMS, KARYN WHITE AND CECE PENISTON

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — KATHY SLEDGE will release her much anticipated new single titled KEEP IT MOVIN’ on iTunes and all digital platforms on December 1. The song was first released as an Aristofreeks feat. Kathy Sledge EDM single on Pacific Electronic Music last Fall, hitting #2 on the Billboard Club chart. The GRAMMY® nominated artist collaborated with producer/duo Aristofreeks on the tune in which she co-wrote with Max Martire, and released it to the club and EDM festival circuit. Now, the original radio mix of the song will be available to fans worldwide.

Jazz Vocalist Stephanie Jordan to Sing National Anthem at New Orleans Home Game Opener | Oct 31st, 2015

Jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan to sing the National Anthem during the New Orleans Pelicans home opener

New Orleans jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan has been selected to perform the National Anthem at the New Orleans Pelicans home opener at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday, October 31, 2015. The Pelicans will face off against the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, tipoff is 6:30 pm.

The Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition and All Star Gala Concert Honoring Quincy Jones | Nov. 14-15, 2015

Semifinalists Selected for 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition – Taking Place November 14-15 in Los Angeles

Weekend Includes All-Star Gala Concert Honoring Quincy Jones with Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Seth MacFarlane, Andy Garcia, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arturo Sandoval, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau & More

Washington, D.C.—The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is pleased to announce that 11 semifinalists have been selected to participate in the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, which will be held November 14-15 in Los Angeles.

The Living Legends Foundation,® Inc. 19th Annual Awards Dinner and Gala Is Huge Success

The Living Legends Foundation,® Inc.
19th Annual Awards Dinner and Gala Is Huge Success with
Strong Celebrity and Music Industry Turnout

City of Los Angeles City Council Honors the LLF and its Honorees

(Los Angeles, CA – October 13, 2015) — On Friday, October 9, 2015 the Living Legends Foundation,® Inc. (LLF) held its 19th Living Legends Awards Dinner and Gala at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA.

The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® to Perform at The White House on Oct. 15th, 2015

ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB® TO PERFORM AT THE WHITE HO– — USE
Buena Vista Says “Hola” To The White House

The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® has been invited to perform at The White House on October 15th in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. A delegation of about 500 dignitaries and politicians from around the world will be hosted by President Barack Obama. As a historic shift in policy continues, the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® pays a visit to The White House as a reminder of the people’s close relationship with each other.

The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project Launches on Artist’s 70th Birthday

The launch of The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project (DHLP) aims to celebrate his life and legacy with events planned in major cities around the world to celebrate his birthday and pay tribute to his legacy.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Donny Hathaway, arguably one of the most important voices of the 20th century, would have been 70 years old on October 1. With some of the most culturally impactful music of the 1970’s, Hathaway’s songs, along with his story as a prolific singer, songwriter, pianist and composer still resonates in the hearts of people all over the world.

Circle of Sisters & Cafe Mocha Radio Honors Tamela Mann, Michaela Pereira, Malinda Williams & More | Oct. 15th, 2015

WBLS 107.5 and Circle of Sisters Join the Café Mocha Show To Celebrate Extraordinary Female Innovators with the Salute Her: Superwomen Making A Difference Awards presented by Hyundai

2015 honorees include actress Malinda Williams; CNN anchor, Michaela Pereira; President of Comcast Foundation, Charisse Lillie; Award-winning gospel icon/Actress, Tamela Mann; Founder/CEO of Odyssey Media, Linda Spradley Dunn; and legendary Broadway Publicist Irene Gandy

Circle of Sisters, the largest expo in NYC uniting, motivating and celebrating women of color has joined the Cafe MochaTM radio show that airs Saturday mornings, 6-8am on WBLS 107.5 to bring it’s Salute Her Tour presented by Hyundai to New York. On October 15th the SALUTE HER: Superwomen Making a Difference Awards will recognize women who share a common commitment to make a positive contribution to strengthen their respective communities.

Vocal Group TAKE 6 to Visit Cuba for Special Performance | New Album Coming in 2016

TAKE 6 Makes Historic Visit To Cuba

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — TAKE 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley) will be the first American vocal group to perform in Cuba since the opening of diplomatic relations after a half century.

NEW CD GIVEAWAY! Lizz Wright’s Album “Freedom & Surrender”

Contest Has Expired

Good Morning T.U.M.S. Readers and welcome back!

The Urban Music Scene & The Concord Music Group come together to create a special brand new CD Giveaway this week, just right on time for the weekend!

Acclaimed Jazz/Soul Songstress Lizz Wright is in our spotlight this time around, as we have 3 CD’s available for our lucky winners! Her new album “Freedom & Surrender” has garnered a tremendous amount of positive reviews throughout cyberspace and publications, as well as received high marks from our writer Peggy Oliver (Click here to access review). Plus, the album is currently charting in Amazon’s Top 10 Best Sellers for Jazz Music! (Click pic above to enter contest!!)

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