“Sneakerella” is the new Disney+ film starring Chosen Jacobs premiering today! Set in the vibrant street-sneaker subculture of New York City, “Sneakerella” is a contemporary twist on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale, with a dose of music. Jacobs portrays El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in the shoe…
*Central City Productions announces the 7th Annual Black Music Honors live tapping at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, May 19. The star-studded two-hour event will honor artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. This year’s remarkable group of honorees include Multi-Platinum, Award-Winning Supergroup Dru Hill…
What can you say about Najee? He has been on the scene for four decades, and his records and guest appearances never seem to disappoint. Full disclosure: We are STILL jammin’ the Day By Day album, and one of our favorite Najee features is on the track Sarah, Sarah by Jonathan Butler. In 2022, Najee…
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Skinny Hightower Rain From the album ‘Blue Moon’ The post Skinny Hightower ‘Rain’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
The Tribeca Film Festival announced that the world premiere of Hargrove, a documentary about the late trumpeter, will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2022 … Read More “Documentary about Roy Hargrove to Premier at Tribeca Film Festival” The post Documentary about Roy Hargrove to Premier at Tribeca Film Festival appeared first on JazzTimes.
Call it the feelgood jazz-ish release of the year. Lifted, the first album from New Orleans horn man and singer Trombone Shorty in half a … Read More “Trombone Shorty: Lifted (Blue Note)” The post Trombone Shorty: Lifted (Blue Note) appeared first on JazzTimes.
The Black Music Honors has announced the performers for its 7th annual celebration. The star-studded lineup includes 112, Ahjah Walls and Rhea Walls, Amber Riley, Avery Wilson, Carl Thomas, Crystal Aikin, Eric Bellinger, Eric Roberson, Jade Novah, Keedron Bryant, Kevin Ross, Kid N’ Play, PJ Morton, Raheem DeVaughn, Sheléa and Tasha-Page Lockhart. This year’s honorees…
R&B newcomer GoGo Morrow has released her debut single, “In The Way.” It’s her first offering on Harmony Samuels‘ imprint B.O.E. and Universal Music Canada, in partnership with Kenya Barris’ label venture Khalabo Music/Interscope Records. Produced by Samuels, “In The Way” sees Morrow confronting her partner who isn’t emotionally available. “You love me when it’s…
Raheem DeVaughn has released his new collaborative album, From Lust Till Dawn, via New Era Soul/SRG-ILS Group. The 17-track project includes appearances from GeorgiaReign, Yahzarah, Wes Felton, Vandell Andrew, Kristina Ray and more. “I want to be known and have a name for being a contributor to the culture of R&B and soul music, not just…