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“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

 


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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”!

Worldwide Release of Amy Winehouse & Tony Bennett, “Body & Soul” on Sept. 14th, 2011

Worldwide Release of Amy Winehouse and
Tony Bennett Duet of “Body and Soul” Single and Video on Wednesday,
September 14 in Commemoration of Amy’s Birthday with Donations Going to
the Amy Winehouse Foundation

 

VIDEO OF “BODY AND SOUL” WILL PREMIERE ON MTV NETWORKS AT 6 AM (ET), 11 AM (UK)

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The track and video of “Body and Soul,” recorded by Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett on March 23, 2011 at Abbey Road Studios in London, will be released in its entirety on Wednesday, September 14 to commemorate Amy Winehouse’s birthday.  “Body and Soul” became the final recording Amy ever made before her passing on July 23rd of this year.  September 14 marks what would have been the singer’s 28th Birthday. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Dionne Warwick Celebrates 50 Years of Music with HIV/AIDS Awareness Town Meeting

Legendary Music Icon DIONNE WARWICK Celebrates
50 Years in Entertainment

with HIV/AIDS Awareness Town Hall Meeting

New York, NY – September 2011 –
Ms. Dionne Warwick has been and continues to be a pioneer in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  Ms. Warwick’s tireless efforts date back to the early 80’s, as one of the first African-American celebrities to align her with the fight against this epidemic, bringing attention to the plight, not only domestically, but internationally as well. To continue, please click “MORE”!