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Rev. Dr. Agorom Dike, the Man Who Unites America, Africa and the Caribbean Through Faith-Based Partnerships

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

*If history has taught us anything, the most influential people are not always in the forefront, but those operating quietly behind the scenes. Rev. Dr. Agorom Dike, Founder and President of Washington, D.C based Caribbean and African Faith-Based Leadership Conference (CAFBLC) personifies that description perfectly. For years, the global faith-based practitioner and entrepreneur of Jamaican

London Brown Teases Details About Season 2 of ‘Power Book 3 Raising Kanan’ | Watch EUR Exclusive

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

*We caught up with actor London Brown to dish about Season 2 of “Power Book 3: Raising Kanan,” which is set to premiere on August 14th on Starz. Brown plays Uncle Marvin and he tells EUR in an exclusive interview that fans might be surprised by his character’s journey this season. Per the network’s news

Youth Basketball Referee in Oklahoma Knocks Out Man During Game | Video

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

*A youth basketball referee in Oklahoma knocked out a man who stormed onto the court during a brawl over the weekend. The incident occurred at the Score OKC Center in Edmond on Saturday, according to footage published by Outkick. When a coach walked onto the court to confront a referee, the ref “jabbed the coach

Charles Barkley Shows Love for LGBT Community in Viral Video, Fans Claim He’s Drunk | Watch

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

*NBA legend Charles Barkley showed some love for the LGBT community during a recent appearance at a Nevada hotel and casino. “I want to say this,” Barkley announced on stage at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Newsbreak reports. “If you’re gay or transgender, I love you. And if anybody gives you shit, you tell ’em Charles said

Keyondra Lockett: Award Winning Gospel Artist & Songwriter Releases New Single ‘Liar’ / WATCH!

All Posts, Gospel NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

*The wait is over! Returning from the success of Made A Way Remix from Bella Dawn Music’s Billboard award-winning gospel artist and songwriter, Keyondra Lockett releases her much-anticipated new single, Liar, now available across all digital outlets (scroll down to watch). Liar produced by hitmaker Jeshua “Tedy P” Williams and written by BMI Award winning

Jessy J ‘Dance Beat’ – LISTEN

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

What do you do after celebrating over a decade as one of contemporary jazz’s top saxophonists, known for your trademark blend of sensual Latin tinged powerful horn playing which garnered 12 top singles and 6 chart topping albums? You tap into your longtime love for the vibrant soul and blues energies of the 60s and 70’s

Mark Etheredge Announces Album ‘Love Planet’ For August 12

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

That pianist Mark Etheredge appears smiling on the cover of his new contemporary jazz album, “Love Planet,” offering roses – his songs – to the world is a triumphant story of resilience. Since the title track of his last album, 2016’s “Connected,” landed him at No. 6 on the Billboard singles chart, the keyboardist slipped

Boney James Announces Album ‘Detour’ For September 23

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

Chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James released his new single “Bring It Back”, featuring critically acclaimed composer, conductor, orchestrator, arranger, and trumpeter, Dontae Winslow. The track is the first release from James’ forthcoming 18th studio album, Detour, out September 23rd on Concord Records. The new 10-song collection is a subtle stylistic turn that builds on the commercial success of 2020’s Solid, James’ highest charting release

Jazz Funk Soul Announces Album ‘Forecast’ For August 5

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

Jazz Funk Soul’s new and fourth recording, Forecast, (Shanachie Entertainment, August 5, 2022) will once again show off their magnetic chemistry and inspired performances. At the core of the trio’s allure is their genuine camaraderie, which is anchored by each member’s passion to create. “All of us love music, especially Jazz, not to mention Funk and

The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1960s: Critics’ Picks

All Posts, Contemporary Jazz NewsBy Anand July 23, 2022

In 2020, to celebrate JazzTimes’ 50th anniversary, we made a bold (some would say foolhardy) call: the top 50 jazz albums of the past 50 … Read More “The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1960s: Critics’ Picks” The post The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1960s: Critics’ Picks appeared first on JazzTimes.

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