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The 6th Annual Taste of Soul in Los Angeles was a Success!

More than 100,000 Attend 6th Annual Taste of Soul in South Los Angeles




Festival powers local economy accounting for double-digit growth for some area businesses

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — As if offering evidence that the African American
community is determined to solve its own economic woes, the 6th annual
Taste of Soul Festival provided a much-needed boost to the local economy
at a soul-stirring extravaganza in South Los Angeles.
 Held today on a two-mile stretch of historic Crenshaw Blvd., the Taste
of Soul Festival attracted more than 100,000 visitors, boosted sales of
local businesses, featured many of America’s biggest brands, and seeded
partnerships between corporations and local agencies seeking to help
small businesses grow and prosper. To continue, please click “MORE”!

“Black Girls Rock!™ 2011” to Honor Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar, Taraji P. Henson, Laurel J. Richie, Imani Walker, Malika Saada Saar, and Tatyana Ali | on BET – Nov. 6th, 2011

“Black Girls Rock!™ 2011” to Honor Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar, Taraji P. Henson, Laurel J. Richie, Imani Walker, Malika Saada Saar, and Tatyana Ali as This Year’s Celebrants
 

 
MARY J. BLIGE, ERYKAH BADU, JILL SCOTT, MELANIE FIONA, MARY MARY, ELLE VARNER, AND SHIRLEY CAESAR ADDED TO “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011” PERFORMANCE LINEUP

ALEK WEK, LA LA ANTHONY, TICHINA ARNOLD, AND SHARON LEAL JOIN CO-HOSTS TRACEE ELLIS ROSS AND REGINA KING AS PRESENTERS AT THE HISTORIC PARADISE THEATER BRONX, NY

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Supermodel Alek Wek, reality star La La Anthony, and actresses Tichina Arnold and Sharon Leal will join previously announced co-hosts, Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, as presenters for the second annual televised “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011” special.  Dedicated to honoring exceptional women of color around the world who stand as inspirational and positive role models, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011” adds Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Melanie Fiona, Mary Mary, Elle Varner and Shirley Caesar as performers to help BET Networks and Beverly Bond, Founder and CEO of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™, celebrate the achievements of this year’s exceptional honorees.  “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ 2011”       tapes October 15, 2011 at the historic Paradise Theater Bronx, NY and will make its network premiere on Sunday, November 6 at 8:00 P.M.* To continue, please click “MORE”!

“Sing Your Song” – The Music, Hope & Vision of Harry Belafonte, Premieres Oct. 17th on HBO

SING YOUR SONG, CHRONICLING THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EXTRAORDINARY ENTERTAINER AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST HARRY BELAFONTE, DEBUTS OCT. 17, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO


During the course of an inspiring life that has paralleled the American civil rights
movement, artist and crusader Harry Belafonte has tirelessly used his humanitarian
influence to advance causes of social justice, while forging a unique career punctuated by prestigious awards and industry firsts.

Filmmaker Susanne Rostock tells the rich life story of this remarkable artist and humanitarian in the intimate feature-length documentary SING YOUR SONG, debuting MONDAY, OCT. 17 (10:00-11:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jazz Great Ramsey Lewis to Receive “Joie de Vivre” Award

Composer, Pianist and Jazz Great Ramsey Lewis to Receive “Joie de Vivre” Award for Commitment to Serving Community and Chicago-Area Youth

 
 
Residents of The Clare at Water Tower to Honor Lewis at Inaugural “Joie de Vivre” Award Ceremony on October 12


CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Clare at Water Tower, a high rise continuing care retirement community in Chicago, announced that Ramsey Lewis, world renowned composer and musician, will receive the organization’s inaugural Joie de Vivre Award. The Joie de Vivre award program honors local seniors who have experienced the “joy of living” through business accomplishments, contributions to the community, and a life that reflects the core values of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago of respect, service, dedication, stewardship and joy. Residents of The Clare at Water Tower will present the award to Lewis on Wednesday, October 12, during a special ceremony. To continue, please click “MORE”!

La Toya Jackson to Join Michael Forever Tribute

La Toya Jackson Joins Tribute With
First Full Live Performance in Almost 20 Years Joining Black Eyed Peas,
Jamie Foxx and Christina Aguilera to Honor Her Brother at the Michael
Forever Tribute

 

Coming out of music retirement, La Toya Jackson, Performs a heartfelt tribute for Michael

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Joining the amazing A-list line up for the Michael Forever Tribute in Cardiff, Wales on October 8th is Michael’s sister La Toya Jackson.
Having put music performances behind her for almost twenty years, she
has decided there is no better time to perform from her heart. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Family of R&B Singer/Songwriter Vesta Williams Speaks | Funeral Set for Oct 4th, 2011

FROM THE FAMILY OF VESTA WILLIAMS

 

 

Family of R&B Singer/Songwriter Vesta Williams Speaks Personally Upon Her Passing

 

(September 29, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA) On the evening of Thursday September 22, popular veteran singer/songwriter/entertainer Vesta Williams was found dead in her El Segundo, California hotel room.  The artist best known for her heart-wrenching 1988 classic “Congratulations” (#1 R&B Radio & Records / #5 R&B Billboard) had been staying in the hotel as she prepared to move into a new home that upcoming weekend.  Her untimely passing – still a mystery at press time with a toxicology report not due until the end of October – has left those that loved her devastated. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share the Stage with Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and More

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share the Stage with Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and More

 


ALL MADE POSSIBLE BY CADILLAC

Kris Bowers of Los Angeles Wins 2011 International Jazz Piano Competition, Finalists Receive Recognition by President Obama

 

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the world’s premier nonprofit jazz education organization, named Kris Bowers, of Los Angeles, the winner of its illustrious 2011 International Jazz Competition at the Institute’s All-Star Gala Concert on Monday, Sept. 12 at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. President Obama congratulated Bowers, second place finalist Joshua White and third place finalist Emmet Cohen at the White House Tuesday, Sept. 13, after they performed among Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and other jazz greats the previous evening. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Ray Charles Concerts To Be Released on DVD | “Live In France – 1961”

50-YEAR-OLD LOST RAY CHARLES CONCERTS  TO BE RELEASED ON DVD

105 MINUTES FROM LEGENDARY 1961 ANTIBES JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERTS DISCOVERED!


“Seeing and hearing Ray perform so brilliantly 50 years ago in France, is an inspiration and reminds us just how gifted this man was and what an amazing and special talent he had.  This film is a fantastic way for us to continue to celebrate Ray Charles and his beautiful legacy.”  Jamie Foxx, Academy Award Winner/Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Will.i.am and Jennifer Hudson Join New Music Reality Series ‘Majors & Minors’

Grammy Winning Superstar Will.i.am and
Grammy® and Academy®-Award Winning Superstar Jennifer Hudson Join Roster
of Mentors on the Hub TV Network’s New Music Reality Series ‘Majors
& Minors’

Series Premieres Friday, September 23, 8pm ET


 
 

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy® Award-winning superstar Will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas) and Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning (Dreamgirls) Jennifer Hudson have joined an all-star lineup of industry artists and professionals serving as mentors for The Hub TV Network’s new original reality music series “Majors & Minors,” premiering Friday, September 23 (8 p.m. ET). To continue, please click “MORE”!

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