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Oct 8 2014

Jazz bassist Nathan East being inducted into the NAMM Foundation’s Hall of Fame

The NAMM Foundation will induct revered engineer -mixologist Ed Cherney and bassist Nathan East into the NAMM TEC Awards Hall of Fame during the 30th Annual NAMMTechnical Excellence & Creativity Awards show, to be held Saturday, January 24th in Anaheim, Calif. Renowned bass player Nathan East, a graduate of UCSD, is a founding member of contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay, and has worked with the legends of music that range […]

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Sep 22 2014

Out and About in the Community: Imperial Avenue Street Festival

(San Diego, CA) On Saturday, September 20, people from all walks of life came out to the historic Logan Heights neighborhood, for the Imperial Avenue Street Festival. Only in its first year, the well-attended multicultural street scene was a success. With a combination of great food, great music, a wide variety of vendors and

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Sep 16 2014

TV One’s Unsung will air its final episode featuring The Chi-lites

Tomorrow TV One’s hour-long music documentary program Unsung will air its final episode for the season featuring the legendary soul vocal quartet The Chi-lites at 8pm. On this special episode of “Unsung,” Thompson, The Chi-Lites’ “last surviving member,” is joined by close family members of his now-deceased partners to tell the story of four

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Sep 15 2014

Mandate Recording Artist Pastor Brent Jones Named Artistic Director for KJLH Radio Free Choir

Pastor Brent Jones keeps making noise in the music industry, and he is excited to announce his newest endeavor. The accomplished gospel songster and talented director has inked a deal to become the new Artistic Director for the Radio Free Choir of KJLH 102.3FM, the performance group out of Los Angeles. In a recent interview,

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Sep 12 2014

Music Spotlight R&B Artist KEM: PROMISE TO LOVE, Infectious & Melodic with a bit of Edge

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter KEM, is one impressive and versatile musician. After listening to the singers collaboration on Ronald Isley’s song, “My Favorite Thing” released in 2013, my first thought was, ‘check KEM out, he’s a rapper!’ I especially enjoy the part when Isley sings, “So if you meet her on Facebook, Tweet me. My baby

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Sep 5 2014

Celebrity Crime Files returns to TV One: Music Industry Executive Chris Lighty

This coming Monday, September 8 @ 10 PM/ET Celebrity Crime Files returns to TV One for season 3 to explore the real story behind music industry legendary exec and Bronx native Chris Lighty. A giant in the entertainment world, he helped superstars like 50 Cent, P. Diddy, Nas, Ja Rule, Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, Mariah Carey and many more

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Aug 27 2014

Top Two Finalist Revealed on BET’S SUNDAY BEST!

May the best voice win. Philadelphia’s Candace Benson and Cleveland’s Geoffrey Golden, claimed the top spots, and will face off in the SUNDAY BEST finale. Viewers will also be treated to special performances from Bishop Hezekiah Walker, actress/singer Tamela Mann and SUNDAY BEST firm but loving judge, Yolanda Adams. Many have been called, but only one will be crowned victor of this season’s SUNDAY BEST! Viewers

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Aug 22 2014

Travel: Making the best out of a staycation

Now that summers coming to an end, as bad as some of us wanted to get out of town, escape the hustle, bustle, & day-to-day responsibilities of our normal lives for a week of fun and relaxation to somewhere far, far away, we might be pleasantly surprised at what’s right in our own back yards. Or, at least

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Aug 21 2014

Concert Review: Warren Hill, DW3 and JWhite. Smooth Closeout to Jazz at the Creek

My how time flies! Now in its third year, Jazz at the Creek in San Diego, featuring a plethora of musicians has come to a smooth end. For the summer that is. Artists closing out this year’s lineup were the soulful sounds of Detroit native saxophonist JWhite. Currently a resident of Phoenix, White placed 2nd, in

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Aug 5 2014

UNSUNG Profiles Straight Outta Waco, Texas, the Group Hi-Five

TV One’s award-winning docu-series Unsung, the network’s longest-running original series, chronicles R&B quintet Hi-Five tomorrow, August 6 at 8PM/ET. Coming straight outta Waco, Texas, Hi-Five proved to be more than another boy band. Teaming with accomplished writers and producers, from Teddy Riley to an up and comer R. Kelly, Hi-Five performed some of the most beloved

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