Fashion Icon Kimora Lee Simmons Appears on the Cover of Signature J Magazine
Cruz Publishing, LLC recently announced the release of its special edition of Signature J Magazine (www.signaturejmagazine.com) which is available for online viewing. A contemporary lifestyle publication, Signature J Magazine continues to receive international recognition for its stylish platform of diverse, high-quality content. A quarterly publication, Signature J Magazine offers exclusive interviews and articles which pay...
ESPERANZA SPALDING TO HOST “GROUNDBREAKING MUSIC” FOR MAGIC JOHNSON’S ASPIRE TV NETWORK
ASPiRE, the television network from Magic Johnson Enterprises, today announced its fall line-up of hosted weekly prime time program blocks featuring the best African-American films, music and comedy. A new weekly feature, “Groundbreaking Music,” hosted by Grammy® Award-winning bassist, vocalist, composer and bandleader Esperanza Spalding, premieres Friday, October 5 at 8:00 pm, with “Earth Wind...
CONCORD MUSIC GROUP GARNERS 7 LATIN GRAMMY® NOMINATIONS
Arturo Sandoval’s Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You) earns 4 nominations The Concord Music Group, one of the world’s largest independent record companies, has received seven Latin GRAMMY® nominations. Nominations for the XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® were announced yesterday at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles. All nominations were for recordings...
Jazz fireworks Ivanov Brothers (Russia)
A brilliant Alliance honored artists of Russia Ivanov brothers – pianist Mikhail and bassist Andrew – has long been a worthy place in the musical Olympus Moscow, never ceasing to amaze innovative projects in simfodzhazovom format. After performing at the prestigious festival in Montreux (Switzerland), critics called the Ivanov Brothers “discoverers of a new style...
Esperanza Spalding: Woman in Jazz…
Critically acclaimed, world-renowned bassist – Esperanza Spalding will donate the dress she wore for her performance at the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for President Obama to the National Museum of American History. This is scheduled to take place Monday, October 17, 2011 at 11AM. Persons present will include Marc Pachter (interim director of the...
Creative Apple Juice
Every once in a while various creative minds seem to draw from the same frequency in the universal bank of ideas. In the field of music it happens all the time as composers will compose songs and arrange music cues in similar fashion compared to other composers separated by miles or time. In this case...
The First Lady Of Soul: Lalah Hathaway
The First Lady of Soul takes us to Where It All Begins on October 18th, 2011 from the Stax/Concord Jazz Label. Ever since the release of her self-titled debut album on Virgin records, Lalah Hathaway has been a strong consistent force, churning out her heart and soul in songs with notable collaborations, working with the...
DJs, Producers… Remix a Tracy Cruz song…
SUBMIT your remix for Tracy Cruz… For a chance to be included on the remix album Tracy Cruz is giving all DJs and producers the opportunity to remix songs from her new album “Universoul Symphony” for a chance to be featured on a Remix album! Acappella versions of many of the songs are available for...
Staxx releases Turn You On (Featuring Brian Angel)
New York, NY September 7, 2011-Staxx releases his first single, “Turn You On,” featuring Brian Angel that is sure to be a club favorite. “This song will surely move the crowd,” said Ev Santiago, the A&R/Operations Director with Bronx Bridge Entertainment, Inc. “Brian’s vocals are amazing and compliments Staxx’s delivery.” Staxx, the first rapper signed...
Hidden Beach Presents ‘The Original Jill Scott From the Vault’ on August 30
Standard and deluxe editions slated as a second dose of Jill Scott music for the Summer! Los Angeles – Hidden Beach Recordings is set to release their first volume of vault material entitled Hidden Beach Presents: The Original Jill Scott From The Vault Vol. 1 on August 30, 2011 it was announced today. This highly anticipated...
Billboard On The Wire…
There’re a few articles that are worth checking out for this week. From lil Wayne’s projected sales, T.I.’s release and Putumayo going digital. Tha Carter IV: History Making? Yesterday (Aug. 29), initial first-week sales projections for Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” were hovering in the 700,000-850,000 range, but now, after a full day’s worth...
Founder and creator of Notting Hill Carnival honored…
On Friday 26 August 2011, the founder and creator of Notting Hill Carnival, Rhaune Laslet O’Brien will be honored by the unveiling of a commemorative Blue Plaque. The unveiling will take place at the corner of Tavistock Square and Portobello Road, London beginning at 1pm then on to a reception at the Tabernacle’s Carnival Village....
