Rob Zinn ‘Crazy’ – LISTEN
Rob Zinn: trumpet, harmon John Cassidy: guitar, keys, synths, bass, drum programming Rob Zinn: percussion Produced and mixed by John Cassidy The post Rob Zinn ‘Crazy’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Vadim Neselovskyi: Odesa: A Musical Walk Through a Legendary City (Sunnyside)
Since February 2022, when Russia invaded its neighbor Ukraine, we’ve received fresh reminders of the horrors and atrocities of war. So it’s timely that the … Read More “Vadim Neselovskyi: Odesa: A Musical Walk Through a Legendary City (Sunnyside)” The post Vadim Neselovskyi: Odesa: A Musical Walk Through a Legendary City (Sunnyside) appeared first on
Chronology: Grant Green, Larry Young, and Elvin Jones Move Organ Jazz Forward
Organ trios and quartets were ubiquitous by the mid-1960s. In African American neighborhood bars and clubs up and down the East Coast, throughout the Rust … Read More “Chronology: Grant Green, Larry Young, and Elvin Jones Move Organ Jazz Forward” The post Chronology: Grant Green, Larry Young, and Elvin Jones Move Organ Jazz Forward appeared
Calvin Harris Taps Chlöe, Normani, Tinashe and More for ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’
Calvin Harris has announced his new project, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2. The Scottish DJ enlisted a few R&B stars to contribute to the album, which will follow 2017’s Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1. 6LACK, Chlöe, Jorja Smith, Normani and Tinashe will appear on the highly awaited project. Harris also recruited Latto, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams
Ciara Signs Partnership Deal With Republic Records and Uptown Records
Ciara has announced her new deal with Republic Records and Uptown Records, in partnership with her imprint Beauty Marks Entertainment. She also revealed her new single “Jump” featuring Coast Contra will arrive July 8. “I am thrilled to partner with Uptown/Republic Records through my own label imprint Beauty Marks Entertainment,” says Ciara. “Wendy and I
Royals thank Caribbean migrants for contribution to the UK
By Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II and her grandson Prince William paid tribute June 22 to Britain’s Caribbean immigrants for their “profound contribution” to the U.K., as […] The post Royals thank Caribbean migrants for contribution to the UK appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at age 26
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press Ferguson, nicknamed “Sack Daddy,” played three NFL seasons, all with Baltimore. He set the career sacks record in the College Football Bowl Subdivision (45) […] The post Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at age 26 appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
HBCU SPOTLIGHT: Maryland’s Four HBCU’s Set to Receive $4 Million creating Ozzie Wilson Scholars
By Deborah Bailey Maryland’s four HBCU’s will receive a total of $4 million in scholarships in honor of Ozzie Newsome, Baltimore Ravens’ longtime personnel executive and Member of the Pro Football […] The post HBCU SPOTLIGHT: Maryland’s Four HBCU’s Set to Receive $4 Million creating Ozzie Wilson Scholars appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self- defense
By Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press A Nigerian governor has ordered the issuing of licenses so citizens can carry guns to defend themselves against armed groups, a first among the […] The post Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self- defense appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
Naomi Osaka and LeBron James launch media company
By AFRO Staff LeBron James, earlier this month, broke barriers again when he was named as the only active professional basketball player to become a billionaire. And phenom tennis player […] The post Naomi Osaka and LeBron James launch media company appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .