Carnegie Hall has announced the schedule for the first U.S. tour by its NYO Jazz ensemble to follow the release of their first full-length studio … Read More “Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Set for Album Release and U.S. Tour” The post Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Set for Album Release and U.S. Tour appeared first on…
The 2022 Roots Picnic is happening on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hosted at The Mann at Fairmount Park, the two-day festival is headlined by Mary J. Blige and the Roots, and Summer Walker. Other performers on the star-studded lineup include Jazmine Sullivan; Summer Walker; Alex Isley; Tone Stith; Robert Glasper &…
The last big song titled “Magic Stick” united Lil’ Kim and 50 Cent and occupied the number two spot on the Hot 100 without a video. None of that is intended to add pressure on Trè Samuels, the newest Warner Records signee who released his major-label debut single of the same title. Nothing about the…
Arin Ray is back with his first studio album in four years. Hello Poison follows his 2018 debut album, Platinum Fire, which was expanded months later with a few bonus cuts. Among the 15 songs on Ray’s sophomore album are the glistening “Gold” and “The Mood” featuring D Smoke. In between those two songs, he…
Anderson .Paak does more than dominate the charts and win awards as one-half of Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars. The extraordinary musician makes style a patent priority of his brand, displaying it through his third collaborative collection with Vans. The Vans x Anderson .Paak Vanderson Collection features unique footwear and apparel made for the entire…
By Deborah Bailey, AFRO D.C. Editor The Maryland State Board of Education voted this past week to take action against the Prince George’s County School board chair Juanita D. Miller […] The post State Board of Education issues charges against Prince George’s County School Board Chair appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
It was yet another memorable day for Nigerian gospel music sensation Tim Godfrey and his wife, Erica, as they observe traditional marriage rites in Nigeria. This comes weeks after the lovely couple tied the knot in a beautiful wedding in Culpeper, VA, Unites States. The glamorous traditional ceremony which was held yesterday was graced by…
Singer, songwriter, and Worship leader, Folabi Nuel releases “More than Enough,” the second single lifted from his forthcoming live album “Revival is in the Air” releasing July 1, 2022. This follows the Easter-themed “Calvary” single featuring Jo Deep, which dropped in April. “More than Enough” was Recorded Live at the Elevation Church, Lekki, Lagos, on…
The McCrary Sisters share the following on the loss of their sister, Deborah McCrary, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022: “It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our beloved sister Deborah.” Deborah Person McCrary, born June 17, 1954 (age 67), was a member of the legendary McCrary Sisters, who…
Out now!, “Bless Me” is the second single lifted from Maverick City Music’s upcoming collaboration album with Kirk Franklin entitled “Kingdom Book One” releasing June 17th, 2022. This comes fresh on the heels of the album’s title track “Kingdom” which dropped in May. Accompanied by its official music video, “Bless Me” was written by Kirk…