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Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff Mourn The Losses of Walter ‘Bunny’ Sigler & Jerry Ross

LEGENDARY ‘SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA’ CO-FOUNDERS
KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF MOURN THE LOSSES
OF ‘BUNNY’ SIGLER AND JERRY ROSS:
TWO VITAL MEMBERS OF THE GAMBLE, HUFF, AND BELL LEGACY

Bunny Sigler remembered as “one of the most talented, creative, and great songwriters and music producers.”
Jerry Ross recalled as “key to the beginning of the Gamble, Huff and Bell legacy”

PHILADELPHIA – Legendary Philadelphia International Records co-founders and R&B pioneers Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff released a pair of statements mourning the passing of two vital members of “The Sound of Philadelphia” family: Walter “Bunny” Sigler and Jerry Ross.

The Philadelphia Music Alliance Presents 2017 Walk of Fame Gala & Induction Ceremony | Oct. 4th, 2017

STARS COME OUT TO CELEBRATE PHILLY MUSIC HISTORY
AS PHILADELPHIA MUSIC ALLIANCE PRESENTS
2017 WALK OF FAME GALA & INDUCTION CEREMONY

Jill Scott, Sister Sledge, Labelle (Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash,
Nona Hendryx), McFadden & Whitehead, Sister Rosetta Tharpe,
The Soul Survivors, Chris Schwartz & Joe Nicolo (Ruffhouse Records),
and WOGL’s Bob Pantano to be Honored in Style at Grand Evening Gala

PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2017) – For the first time in two years, the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) will be hosting a stellar evening gala to celebrate its newest group of inductees on the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Soul Singer Brian Owens to Release Tribute to Johnny Cash Album “Soul of Cash” on Oct. 6th, 2017

SOUL MUSIC VIRTUOSO BRIAN OWENS TO RELEASE UPLIFTING MUSICAL TRIBUTE
TO JOHNNY CASH ON OCTOBER 6, 2017

NASHVILLE, TENN (August 16, 2017) – On Oct. 6, one of America’s most passionate modern soul singers pays homage to his musical hero.

Rest in Peace Benard Ighner, Composer of the Standard “Everything Must Change”

“Rain Comes From The Clouds” – Requiem For An Unsung Heavyweight of Singing and Song: Benard Ighner – January 18, 1945 –August 14, 2017

The world of music lost one of its international songwriting and production satellites this morning when Benard Ighner passed away at 72 years of age after battling lung cancer. A self-taught and inspirationally purposed songwriter, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar, bass, drums, Flugelhorn, alto and soprano saxophones, and flute), Ighner left indelible impressions on connoisseurs of fine, classic soul-felt jazz.

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Soul Singer MICHAUX Launches New Live Music Show — MICHAUX TV

Austin, Texas Soul Singer MICHAUX Launches Internet Based Concert Performance Programming — MICHAUX TV

Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 19, 2017 – Soul Singer, Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Producer and learned music enthusiast Michaux (pronounced “me–show”) is in the midst of launching an intimate and engaging new live music show called “MICHAUX TV.”

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Honored at the 1st Annual Detroit Music Weekend

The Gospel Is Sung
As the Queen of Soul Is Honored

Karen Clark Sheard, Tasha Lockhart, Derrick Starks and others on hand to honor Aretha Franklin

(Detroit, Michigan) It was a weekend celebration fit for a Queen as the Motor city honored the 18 time Grammy winner and first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the reigning and undisputed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin during the first annual Detroit Music Weekend held June 9th through the 11th.

The Fourth Annual “My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends Luncheon” to Honor Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Teddy Riley and David Porter | June 1st 2017

National Museum of African American Music to Host
2017 My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends Luncheon

Annual Celebration will Honor Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Teddy Riley and David Porter

Nashville, TN (April 20, 2017) – The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will kick off Black Music Month in June with its fourth annual My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends Luncheon on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at City Winery in Nashville, TN.

The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture announces “Tito Puente: A Fifty-Year Retrospective of ‘El Rey,’ | April 20th-22nd, 2017

Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture Announces

Tito Puente:
A Fifty-Year Retrospective of ‘El Rey’

(Bronx, NY) – In the first ever retrospective of the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Latin Jazz, The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture announces “Tito Puente: A Fifty-Year Retrospective of ‘El Rey,’ a multi-day, in-depth examination of his career through concerts, panels, film, dance, and more.

Jazz Saxophonist NAJEE Celebrates 30th Year Anniversary in Music Biz with “Najee’s Theme”

NAJEE CELEBRATING HIS 30TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

NEW YORK, NY (August 10, 2016) – Two-time Grammy Nominated and award-winning international jazz saxophonist and flautist, Najee, is celebrating his 30th year anniversary in the music industry, since releasing his platinum debut “Najee’s Theme”, in August 1986, (Capitol/EMI).

Legendary Michael Jackson HIStory Statue Unveiled at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Legendary Michael Jackson HIStory Statue Unveiled at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, July 28

PR Newswire – LAS VEGAS, July 29, 2016 – On Thursday, July 28, the Estate of Michael Jackson teamed up with Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil and Mandalay Bay to pay tribute to the King of Pop as they unveiled his iconic HIStory Statue.

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