It was jaw-dropping when Jimmy Fallon ridiculed Peter Brötzmann on national TV. Last year, apropos of nothing, the giggly purveyor of “Slow Jam the News” … Read More “Peter Brötzmann/Fred Van Hove/Han Bennink: Jazz in der Kammer Nr. 71 (Trost)” The post Peter Brötzmann/Fred Van Hove/Han Bennink: Jazz in der Kammer Nr. 71 (Trost) appeared
Sean “Diddy” Combs will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s BET Awards, set to air live June 26. The honor reflects the inescapable presence one has had in their respective field. Combs is a worldwide mogul known as an innovator in many facets, not limited to music and fashion. He has been linked
The Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival returns this Saturday, June 18, to Leimert Park Village in Los Angeles, California. The free event, held from noon PT to 9 p.m. PT, will feature art, food, educational activities and music. There will be live performances from Alexy Isley, Kenyon Dixon, Cocoa Sarai and more. Amazon Music’s R&B/hip-hop brand
On April 16, 2011, Usher attended day two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. It was ten days before the start of the North American leg of his OMG Tour in support of his sixth album, Raymond v. Raymond. Australian electronic duo Empire of the Sun, consisting of vocalist Luke
Note (6-15-22): Chlöe has confirmed “Suprise” will release June 17. Last month, Chlöe Bailey hosted an Instagram Live listening session to get her fans’ input on her next single. There were three options, including “For the Night,” “Cheat Back” and “Surprise.” Today, the 23-year-old singer has announced her selection: “Surprise.” Chlöe also shared the official
John Legend has debuted the official video for his JID-assisted single “Dope.” The aesthetically pleasing video, directed by Christian Breslauer, opens with Legend sitting in a living room watching a commercial that teases his next single, “Honey.” But the television gets unplugged as a few people are helping to set up for a small gathering.
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer Several artists including Bun B, Lupe Fiasco, 6LACK and Brittney Spencer have recorded songs honoring Juneteenth for Apple Music. Performers from different genres […] The post Lupe Fiasco, 6lack highlight Apple Music Juneteenth playlist appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By The Alzheimer’s Association June 14, 2022, Towson, Md.—The Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore becomes a classroom on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m., when the […] The post Alzheimer’s Association African American Town Hall on Memory Loss on June 22, 2022, at Reginald F. Lewis Museum appeared first on AFRO
Building upon the momentum that has been growing since the iconic group announced their name change and new musical direction, Avalon Worship has released the live version of the song “Rattle” on video and recorded formats. The live video version was filmed by David “Doc” Abbott – known for his work with NEEDTOBREATHE, Lady A
This is the first Christian BMI Icon Award honoree as Chapman joins the elite list of songwriters including Barry Manilow, Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Sting, and others who have left an influence on generations of music makers and the music industry. The post Steven Curtis Chapman Honored as BMI