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June 10, 2012
Christian rapper Lecrae first came to Atlanta as a teenager for a youth conference in 1999, but what ultimately convinced him to lay down roots here was its thriving gospel music scene.”Atlanta is just a musical hub,” said the 32-year-old, who moved from Houston three years ago.
June 10, 2012
From rare audio interviews of former slaves to recordings by Donna Summer and the Grateful Dead, 25 sounds that shaped the American cultural landscape are being inducted into the National Recording Registry. Summer’s 1977 hit “I Feel Love” is joining the Grateful Dead as sounds of cultural significance…
June 4, 2012
Shamrock Stine Productions, LLC has announced that its first documentary feature film, Fear of a Black Republican, will have its Philadelphia Premiere on Thursday, June 14, at 7 PM at the indie-friendly Pearl Theatre At Avenue North, 1600 North Broad Street.
June 4, 2012
Michelle Obama says her daughters are learning that even the kids of politicians have to have a thick skin. “Politics is tough,” the first lady said Tuesday. “That’s just sort of the nature of the beast.”
June 4, 2012
The Tri-State People’s Choice Awards, the original metric of Delaware Valley Gospel Music will celebrate area fan favorites in music, radio, and even a category for eateries with the “Best” venue for gospel music.
June 4, 2012
TV One has established a strong marketing factor for the network with its music series, “Unsung.” Past episodes have highlighted singers like Teddy Pendergrass, Teena Marie, Phyllis Hyman and plenty of others. The network attempted to cover the story of singer Stephanie Mills recently but was totally rejected.
May 29, 2012
TV One’s top-rated series of one-hour biographies celebrating the lives and careers of successful artists or groups who, despite great talent, have not received the level of recognition they deserve or whose stories have never been told…
May 29, 2012
TV One kicks off “Our Music Month” with the TV One premiere of the Golden Globe-nominated and NAACP Image Award-winning musical biopic Cadillac Records. This criticallyacclaimed film chronicles the rise and fall of Cadillac Records and its musical icons Etta James, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Water and Chuck Berry.
May 28, 2012
The recent (surprise) merger of KISS FM and WBLS FM in NYC was a huge hit to the state of Black radio in New York. Both stations were facing financial problems, so ultimately, the merger was the best way to prevent the failure of both.
May 28, 2012
Jay Z, Budweiser and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey today announced the first line-up of award-winning artists who will perform at “Budweiser Made in America,” the two-day music festival in Philadelphia this Labor Day produced by Live Nation
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