Music
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Honoring the rich musical legacy of jazz singer Nina Simone, the program features songs and instrumental selections from Simone’s beloved albums and performances. Safe The Date Saturday, March 23rd • 3pm Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 141 Adams St. Rochester, NY 14608 Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Spring Concert Featuring: The Brockport Symphony Orchestra – Directed by Jonathan Allentoff The […]
Kelela used her Tiny Desk concert to introduce a fresh take on her music, replacing her traditional electronic elements with a harp and piano. Limited by the sizeable instruments, the performance highlighted Kelela’s ability to adapt and reimagine her work creatively. This appearance was particularly meaningful as Kelela returned to her roots, acknowledging her birthplace […]
At the 96th Academy Awards, Kris Bowers, alongside co-director Ben Proudfoot, clinched the Oscar for Best Documentary Short with their film “The Last Repair Shop.” The documentary highlights a significant endeavor within the Los Angeles Unified School District, focusing on a warehouse in downtown LA where a team of four dedicated craftspeople meticulously maintains over […]
Mary J. Blige said “I used to hate everything about me. The sound of my voice, the sound of my speaking voice. And I used to just be afraid to hear any music back,” On an episode of TODAY With Hoda and Jenna from Wednesdsay (March 8), the R&B/Soul icon revealed some surprising thoughts about her own […]
Rickey Minor, an Emmy Award-winning bassist, conductor, and composer, has been named the musical director for the 2024 Academy Awards, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Minor, known for his work with notable artists and prestigious events, shared his journey from being inspired by the Jackson Five at a young age to becoming […]
A roundup of recent good news from the Black entertainment and sports community: 1. Queen Latifah is set to host the 55th NAACP Image Awards for the second consecutive time, with special honors going to Amanda Gorman and June Ambrose. 2. LeBron James is expanding his portfolio with three new documentaries on the History Channel, […]
Fans hoping to see Tyla on tour have to wait a bit longer. The “Water” singer posted on Instagram that she has called the dates off due to an unspecified injury.“For the past year I’ve been silently suffering with an injury that has tragically worsened,” Tyla wrote. “I’ve seen doctors and specialists with high hopes, […]
Did you miss the Drake concert in Buffalo? Well he Just added 2 new dates to the “Big As The What Tour” along with two Big names! In addition to J. Cole, Lil Durk will co-headline a few concerts while Lil Wayne will fill in on dates that J. Cole is unavailable. Check out remaining […]
50 Cent, Jill Scott, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Muni Long, Lola Brooke and Funk Flex will all be apart of Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit. The event is moving from Atlanta to hip-hop’s birthplace, New York City. Presented by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Pepsi in partnership with Live Nation […]
Slated to arrive later this year. Ice Spice’s debut album Y2K is done. The Bronx native revealed on Tuesday (March 5) that she’s finished recording for the highly anticipated project. “I finished recording y2k the album ^.^,” she wrote to her X and Instagram accounts on Tuesday afternoon (March 5). The LP’s title is inspired by her […]