On August 16, 1958, just a few months after Ella Fitzgeraldrecorded her now-classic album, Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Irving Berlin Songbook, The First Lady Of Song performed selections from that album live at the Hollywood Bowl to an adoring, sold-out crowd. Conducted and arranged by Paul Weston, who also arranged and conducted the studio sessions, this concert marked the only time
Is life online in the 21st century a blessing or a curse? One could make a case either way, but if you’re Toronto-based vocalist and songwriter Ori Dagan, one thing is certain: there’s great material to be mined for a lyric, something Dagan always delivers with a wry and agile sense of swing. Click Right Here, praised
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 into the abyss of
Dreams—some born of illness and isolation, others bound to artistic aspirations and hope for the future—cohere to form a reality for Caili O’Doherty. Leading a … Read More “Caili O’Doherty: Quarantine Dream (Posi-Tone)” The post Caili O’Doherty: Quarantine Dream (Posi-Tone) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Bobby V has a taste for a “Cookie” on his new single, which interpolates SWV’s 1992 classic “I’m So into You.” Produced by Mike Shaw, “Cookie” finds Bobby V with a voracious appetite for his woman’s secret garden. He realizes she is playing hard to get but makes it clear that there will be no
Ne-Yo is on the move. A week after debuting his new song “You Got The Body,” the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter issued its official video. Teyana Taylor, alternatively known as Spike Tey, directed the hypnotic visual. A few beautifully diverse women are cast as the focal points, commanding every aspect of the pole in varied positions. Ne-Yo
Sean “Diddy” Combs will accept the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday, June 26. To celebrate his boundless contributions to the music industry, BET has announced an all-star lineup to pay tribute to the cultural icon. Mary J. Blige, who recently announced her headlining Good Morning Gorgeous Tour, is set to perform
Brandy has signed a partnership with the iconic Motown Records. She joins a roster that includes Erykah Badu, Kem and Ne-Yo, among others. The announcement comes on the heels of her COLORS performance, where she performed “Rather Be” from her No. 1 album, b7. The official audio was released under Brand Nu, Inc./Motown Records. The R&B
Ciara has a brand new bag. The Grammy winner has partnered with Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats to reignite the joys of togetherness through little moments, hoping they will snowball into even bigger ones and foster a lasting impact. She accomplishes this bond-building atmosphere with “Treat,” a new song highlighting her beaming personality and an infectious, dance-pop
By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press Facebook will change its algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and its parent company will subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit […] The post Facebook and U.S. sign deal to end discriminatory housing ads appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .