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Angelique Kidjo Wins World Music Grammy & Announces New Album “Sings” Set For Release March 31st, 2015

Angelique Kidjo
 
Beninese Singer/Songwriter Records Signature Songs & New Material with the Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg
 
Second Grammy Win for Highly Lauded 2014 Album “Eve”
 
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Angelique Kidjo, the Benin born singer/songwriter is celebrating the win last night of her second “Best World Music Album” Grammy Award for her #1 charting 2014 album Eve, as well as the announcement of her new 429 Records album Sings.

Angelique Kidjo’s CD “Eve” Nominated for Grammy Award for “Best World Album”

Angelique Kidjo - Eve 2014
 
Angelique Kidjo Nominated For “Best World Album” Grammy For 429 Records Release “Eve”
 
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — 429 Records is celebrating Angelique Kidjo‘s Grammy Award nomination for “Best World Music Album” for her album Eve. Eve, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart and a hit album worldwide, is a vibrant new collection of songs dedicated to the power of African womanhood, particularly those women she grew up with in her native Benin.
 

WATCH NEW VIDEO! Canadian Saxophonist Jane Bunnett Releases Afro-Cuban Jazz CD with New Band Maqueque | Avail NOW

Jane Bunnett & Maqueque
 
AVAILABLE NOW on Justin Time Records:
Jane Bunnett Forms Exhilarating New All Female Band
Maqueque, Blending Afro-Cuban,
Soul and Jazz on Self-Titled Release
 
For more than thirty years, Canadian flutist and saxophonist Jane Bunnett has been bridging the gulf between Cuba and North America, introducing jazz audiences to some of the finest musicians that the island has to offer.
 

NEW VOICES: Cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” by Oyinkanade & Immaculate is Avail Now | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

Oyinkanade and Immaculate
 
Tee-Y Mix, Oyinkanade & Immaculate
 
The Best & Only African Rendition Of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” By Oyinkanade and Immaculate
 
Oyinkanade and Immaculate produced the best African cover of “Stay With Me” originally recorded by Sam Smith.
 
Lagos, Nigeria (PRWEB) August 07, 2014
 
Both Immaculate and Oyinkanade passionately express their talent in this love song which has been tagged as the best African cover of 2014. Tee-Y Mix, the super Nigerian music producer who recently signed Oyinkanade & Immaculate to his new label “Vivace Records” reproduced the sounds and vocals, as nothing was lifted from the original song.
 

SOMI Breaks Ground with Release of CD “The Lagos Music Salon” on Aug. 5th, 2014

Somi - The Lagos Music Salon
 
SOMI Breaks New Ground on Her Major Label Debut
The Lagos Music Salon
Available August 5 on OKeh Records
 
New African Jazz and Soul Inspired
by a Journey to Lagos, Nigeria
 
Featuring Guest Artists Common and Angelique Kidjo
 
Few contemporary albums bare as particular a narrative as The Lagos Music Salon. The new album by the superb chanteuse Somi, finds her breaking new ground with a hybrid style of music that organically integrates the essence of jazz and soul with the musical depth of her African heritage.

Santana’s “Corazon” is Certified U.S. Latin Double Platinum

Santana - Corazon
 
CORAZON, the First Ever Latin Music Album of Santana’s Career, is Certified U.S. Latin Double Platinum and Held the #1 Billboard U.S. Latin Record for Six Consecutive Weeks Upon Release
 
SANTANA COLLABORATING WITH THE BIGGEST NAMES IN LATIN MUSIC ON CORAZON
 
NEW YORK, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — “‘Corazon’ promotes and accentuates the same principles that are inside me. As Bob Marley said, ‘Dance your troubles away.’ Just as a dog shakes off the water, you have to shake off the weight of the soul from beginning to end. This CD invites you to celebrate your own light. Don’t be afraid. Take a look.” – Carlos Santana
 
CORAZON, the first ever Latin album of Santana’s career, has just received U.S. Latin double-platinum certification. Upon release on May 6th, it was the top selling Latin Music album in the United States for six consecutive weeks. In addition, CORAZON has been #1 on the iTunes album chart in 24 countries, #2 in 10 countries, and Top 10 in 59 countries.
 

Legacy Recordings Releases “Studio Rio Presents: The Brazil Connection” | Digital Avail Now | CD Arrives June 23rd, 2014

Legacy Recordings Releasing Studio Rio Presents: The Brazil Connection, Featuring Iconic Vocal Recordings Fused With New Brazilian Grooves via Production Vision of The Berman Brothers



Celebrates the All In One Rhythm™ Theme of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ With 12 New Brazilian Arrangements of Classic Tracks By Bill Withers, the Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, and More

Tracks From This Innovative Album Are Set To Be Included in ESPN’s Comprehensive 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Coverage Starting June 12th

Studio Rio Presents: The Brazil Connection Digital Release Now Available; 12″ Vinyl Due May 27th; CD Arrives On June 23rd


NEW YORK, May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Studio Rio Presents: The Brazil Connection, an innovative collection of 12 beloved vocal recordings re-experienced through new samba and bossa nova arrangements created by iconic Brazilian musicians and The Berman Brothers.

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Bunji Garlin Signs Deal with RCA Records to Promote Hit “Differentology”

Bunji Garlin - Differentology
 
BUNJI GARLIN SIGNS DEAL WITH
RCA RECORDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH VP RECORDS
FOR HIS INTERNATIONAL HIT
“DIFFERENTOLOGY (READY FOR THE ROAD)”
 
[May 16, 2014 – New York, NY] Trinidadian soca vocalist Bunji Garlin has inked an exclusive deal with RCA Records in conjunction with VP Records. The two labels will join forces to promote Bunji Garlin’s international smash hit “Differentology (Ready For The Road).”

Maxi Priest Returns with New Album “Easy To Love” on June 10th, 2014

REGGAE SUPERSTAR
MAXI PRIEST RETURNS WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM
EASY TO LOVE
ON VP RECORDS ON JUNE 10


 
With over 15 million albums sold worldwide, a No. 1 U.S. Billboard hit and a Grammy nomination, the most successful solo act in British reggae history Maxi Priest returns with his brand new studio album Easy To Love on VP Records available June 10th, 2014.

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South African Singer Lira to Release New Album, “Rise Again” on April 29th | WATCH NEW VIDEO!

PLATINUM-SELLING SOUTH AFRICAN SINGER & ACTRESS
LIRA



Set For Debut American Release RISE AGAIN on Shanachie Entertainment April 29th

“Her soul soars high into the hearts of all who cherish the priceless joy, solace and comfort that she lavishes on her fans!” – HUGH MASEKELA


Platinum-selling South African singer/model/actress Lira has already conquered South Africa and much of Europe with her irresistible blend of R & B, Jazz and African styles. Like Sade before her, she is now set to conquer America with the release of her debut U.S. single “Feel Good” and her debut U.S. album release Rise Again, due out in April 29, 2014 on Shanachie Entertainment.
 
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