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Artists Come Together for International Jazz Day 2013

Artists From Across The Globe Grace The Stage In Istanbul For International Jazz Day 2013



EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN 196 NATIONS AROUND THE WORLD


ISTANBUL, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In an unprecedented series of events worldwide, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz joined together to celebrate jazz as a universal language of freedom on April 30th.  With events taking place in every country on the planet, International Jazz Day 2013 culminated in an evening concert at Istanbul’s Hagia Irene that was viewed live by millions around the world and featured pianists Herbie Hancock, John Beasley (Musical Director), George Duke , Robert Glasper , Ramsey Lewis , Keiko Matsui and Eddie Palmieri ; vocalists Ruben Blades , Al Jarreau , Milton Nascimento , Dianne Reeves , Esperanza Spalding (who also played bass) and Joss Stone ; trumpeters Terence Blanchard , Hugh Masekela and Imer Demirer ; bassists James Genus, Marcus Miller and Ben Williams ; drummers Terri Lyne Carrington and Vinnie Colaiuta ; guitarists Bilal Karaman , John McLaughlin , Lee Ritenour and Joe Louis Walker ; saxophonists Dale Barlow , Igor Butman , Branford Marsalis , Wayne Shorter and Liu Yuan ; clarinetists Anat Cohen and Husnu Senlendirici; violinist Jean-Luc Ponty ; Pedrito Martinez on percussion; tabla master Zakir Hussain ; trombonist Alevtina Polyakova ; and special guest Martin Luther King III.

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McDonald’s Announce Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour | Kicks off May 9th thru Aug. 30th, 2013

McDonald’s and Gospel Music Superstars Announce Concert Tour to Give Back to Communities Nationwide


Smokie Norful
   
Thousands of consumers will enjoy inspirational and uplifting messages, as three generations of artists share stage for annual tour


OAK BROOK, Ill., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Three generations of gospel music’s finest are teaming with McDonald’s to give back to communities nationwide through the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. Headlined by Grammy-winning gospel sensation Smokie Norful, the concert series offers an assortment of soulful sounds through contemporary gospel with Tamela Mann, hip-hop with Lecrae and traditional/contemporary gospel with John P. Kee and Vickie Winans. McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour kicks off May 9 and runs through August 30.

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Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” to Receive Award @ Songwriters Gala

“A CHANGE IS GONNA COME” TO RECEIVE TOWERING SONG AWARD
AT SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME GALA



Previously Announced Inductees Include Tony Hatch, Mick Jones & Lou Gramm, Holly Knight, JD Souther, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry


New York – April 22 – The 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame Towering Song Award will be presented to “A Change Is Gonna Come” at the 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, SHOF Chairman Jimmy Webb announced today.  The song, written and originally performed by the legendary Sam Cooke, is published by ABKCO Music.

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Stars Celebrate Quincy Jones & Sir Michael Caine’s 80th Birthday

STARS CELEBRATE QUINCY JONES AND SIR MICHAEL CAINE’S 80TH BIRTHDAY AT KEEP MEMORY ALIVE’S 17TH ANNUAL “POWER OF LOVE” GALA IN LAS VEGAS



Event Honored Entertainment Icons and Raised Funds for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health


LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Tenors Partner with The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative for Benefit Concert | April 20th-21st

The Former Three Mo’ Tenors Partner With The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative To End Hunger For Children

  


MATTESON, Ill., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Dr. Alexis Felder , Founder and President of The Joseph Assignment Global Initiative announced the global humanitarian and relief organization will host the End Hunger Benefit Concert on Saturday, April 20, 2013, 7:30pm and Sunday, April 21, 2013, 6:00pm at New Faith Concert Hall, 19 South Central Avenue, Matteson, Illinois.

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Legendary Soul Man™ Sam Moore Performs at The White House | PBS Memphis Soul Music Special

The Legendary Soul Man(TM) Sam Moore Performs At The White House   
PBS Memphis Soul Music Special with Queen Latifah, Justin Timberlake & Others



WASHINGTON, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary Soul Man™ Sam Moore will perform at the White House to celebrate the timeless classics of “Memphis Soul” as part of the Emmy Award-Nominated PBS Music Special IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HO– — USE Series on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

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First Lady of Motown, Claudette Robinson, to be Guest on New Lana Reid Talk Show

First Lady of Motown Claudette Robinson to be First Guest on New Talk Show “Don’t Box Me In” with Host Lana Reid



Inspirational, motivational talk show to air on TalkZone Internet Radio every Wednesday starting April 24


LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Los Angeles based award-winning author and public speaker Lana Reid will debut her uniquely inspirational/motivational talk show “Don’t Box Me In” on TalkZone Internet Radio.  Don’t Box Me In will air every Wednesday from 11AM to noon PST, starting April 24th, 2013.

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Kirk Franklin Teams with House of Blues for All New Gospel Brunch | Debut May 12th, 2013

Gospel Music Icon Kirk Franklin Teams With House of Blues on All New Gospel Brunch



Legendary Gospel Brunch Launches Spectacular and Savory New Show Mother’s Day, May 12th Tickets On Sale Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m.


LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy-Award winning star and Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin is joining forces with House of Blues and its venues across the United States to create a new Gospel Brunch experience as part of its year-long 20th Anniversary Celebration.

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Bassist Marcus Miller Designated UNESCO Artist for Peace | Upcoming Concert March 22nd, 2013

Marcus Miller Designated UNESCO Artist for Peace,



Celebrates Emancipation at the United Nations


 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The United Nations will
host American jazz musician and designated UNESCO Artist for Peace,
Marcus Miller, in an upcoming concert to commemorate the International
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
the Transatlantic Slave Trade. 

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Jennifer Hudson to be Honored by the Recording Academy® @ Grammys On The Hill Awards® April 17th, 2013

The Recording Academy® To Honor Grammy® And Academy Award® Winner Jennifer Hudson At Grammys On The Hill® Awards April 17


  
Washington’s Most Interesting Mix of Music and Politics Will Take Place at the Hamilton with Proceeds Benefiting the GRAMMY Foundation®

Advocacy Day for Music Makers Will Take Place on Capitol Hill April 18

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Recording Academy® — the organization internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards®— will present its 2013 GRAMMYs on the Hill® Awards in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 17 at the Hamilton. Known as “Washington’s most interesting mix of music and politics,” the event will honor GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson for her artistic achievements and generosity as a philanthropist.

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