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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Donny Hathaway Legacy Project
 
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

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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

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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”

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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!!)

McDonald’s New York Metro celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Gloria Estefan as part of McDonald’s “Celebrando Nuestras Leyendas”

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McDonald’s New York Metro celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring international superstar Gloria Estefan as part of McDonald’s “Celebrando Nuestras Leyendas”
 
Franchisee-created program recognizes contributions made by Hispanics to the cultural fabric of American society
 
ISELIN, N.J., Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Starting today, New York tri-state McDonald’s independent owners will pay tribute to Gloria Estefan, the most successful Latin crossover artist of all time, as part of McDonald’s “Celebrando Nuestras Leyendas” (Celebrating Our Legends) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Singer/Songwriter Benjamin Clementine Announces Fall U.S. Tour Dates 2015

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BENJAMIN CLEMENTINE ANNOUNCES FALL U.S. TOUR DATES;
DEBUT ALBUM AT LEAST FOR NOW OUT NOW ON CAPITOL RECORDS
 
The acclaimed London-born, Paris-based singer, songwriter and pianist Benjamin Clementine has announced Fall U.S. tour dates in support of his stunning debut album At Least For Now, which was released this summer on Capitol Records. Following his buzzed about debut U.S. performances in New York and Los Angeles this Spring, Clementine will return to NYC and LA, as well as making debuts in Washington DC, Chicago and San Francisco.