BONEY JAMES: THE DETOUR TOUR Comes To Mayo Performing Arts Center, April 8
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2023 Chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James brings his Detour tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 8 pm....
Photos: Honey Cone Makes 54 Below Debut
by Nicole Rosky - July 16, 2024 Honey Cone, the timeless hit-making group and members of the Soul Music Hall of Fame, made their 54 Below debut in Honey Cone: Now, Then & Forever. Check out photos from inside the show!...
Questlove to Direct THE ARISTOCATS Movie Musical Remake For Disney
by Michael Major - March 28, 2023 Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson will direct of a live/animated-hybrid movie musical remake fo Aristocats for Disney. Questlove will also executive producing and oversee music for the film, which features a script by Will Gluck and Keith Bunin....
Tanglewood Adds Three New Acts to its 2024 Popular Artist Series
by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2024 The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series will welcome three new guest artists to the blockbuster lineup in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. New additions to the summer schedule are the legendary trio Boyz II Men, Phish frontman and guitarist Trey Anastasio, and adventurous alt-rock singer-songwriter Beck. B...
Brian McKnight Returns To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas For A One-Night-Only Performance, February 24
by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2023 Musical legend, award-winning singer-songwriter and producer, Brian McKnight, has announced his return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024....
Eric Roberson to Perform at NJPAC This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2024 Experience the holiday season's warmth with a performance by two-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Roberson at NJPAC. Eric Roberson brings his signature 'Honest Music' to his loyal fan base, following the success of his latest album, 'You.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....
Charlie Wilson Comes to FIM Capitol Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2024 Founding member and lead singer of the legendary Gap Band Charlie Wilson will bring his power to FIM Capitol Theatre at 8 p.m. June 20 in a show that will feature his vocal prowess and award-winning musicality....
Review: HIPPEST TRIP - THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T. Toni Rembe Theatre
by Steve Murray - September 08, 2023 What did our critic think of HIPPEST TRIP - THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T. Toni Rembe Theatre? Soul Train, one of the longest running nationally syndicated variety shows, and its creator Don Cornelius are the subject of this Broadway bound musical backed by some heavy players. The anticipation was...
Honey Cone to Present NOW, THEN & FOREVER At 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2024 Honey Cone, members of the Soul Music Hall of Fame, will debut at 54 Below in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...
Review: LOST SOUL 2, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - August 23, 2024 Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels and Council Depot Blues writer Dave Kirby is back at Liverpool’s Royal Court with Lost Soul 2....
LARRY THE MUSICAL To Make Bay Area Premiere In Spring 2024, Directed by Billy Bustamante
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2023 Brava Theater will be the home of the fully staged, Bay Area premiere of Larry the Musical-the first Filipino American musical about the life of labor leader, Larry Itliong. Learn more about the production!...
Broadway Aimed HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL & More Set for A.C.T. 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 21, 2023 American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced the productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. See the lineup, and learn how to purchase tickets!...
Video: Beyoncé Drops 'Cowboy Carter' Visual for Election Day
by Josh Sharpe - November 05, 2024 In an unannounced drop on November 5, Beyoncé released a new visual featuring snippets of her 2024 album Cowboy Carter. In the video, Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson's Baywatch character, donning costumes from the television series. Watch it now!...
Review: THE HARD NUT Brings Delightful Dance and Debauchery to BAM’s Stage This Holiday Season
by Carissa Chesanek - December 22, 2024 These days the Nutcracker can take many forms, from funny to sultry, and everything in between. That is the case with The Hard Nut presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn. Based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, this dance performance is a fun and wa...
The Annual Holiday Musical Revue A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS Premieres This December For The Seventh Year In NYC!
by A.A. Cristi - September 21, 2023 A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue returns for its 7th year in NYC! Get ready to boogie with this annual holiday disco musical show featuring Gospel, R&B, and Soul music. Don't miss this incredible performance at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater....
44th Annual Telly Awards Winners Announced
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 Winners include some of the most prominent global brands and companies alongside smaller and independent production houses, including Cut+Run, Netflix, Disney Parks, Media.Monks, Paramount, National Geographic Society, and dynastic NBA team the Golden State Warriors. ...
Rising R&B Group Wanmor Release New Single 'Baby'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 Produced by Hitmaka [Big Sean, Chris Brown] and The Breed [Anderson .Paak], the track's smooth soundscape hinges on a mesmerizing synth loop and head-nodding beat. Against this backdrop, the members trade heartfelt vocals back-and-forth, alternating between towering high register and smooth crooning...
Kirk Franklin to Receive Black Music Icon Award at Recording Academy Honors
by Josh Sharpe - January 08, 2025 On Thurs, Jan. 30, 2025, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin will be celebrated at the fourth annual Recording Academy® Honors Presented by the Black Music Collective at the Fairmont Century Plaza....
CAP UCLA Presents American Singer-Songwriter And Pianist Avery*Sunshine
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2023 UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents Avery*Sunshine at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Sunday, May 7 at 7 pm....
Beyoncé's Country Album Is Called 'Cowboy Carter'
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024 Beyoncé's new album is called 'Cowboy Carter.' The announcement was made alongside a full pre-order for the album on vinyl, as well as new merchandise. The first two singles from the project are out now. Listen to 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' now!...
ImageNation's 21st Annual IMAGENATION OUTDOORS Film And Music Festival Returns For An Epic Summer Of Entertainment
by A.A. Cristi - July 05, 2023 ImageNation's 21st annual IMAGENATION OUTDOORS Film and Music Festival is happening July 7th to October 21st. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Events include an Eastside and Westside Open Streets Movie series, Drive-In Movie series, New York City Parks screenings, a Black Anime Series, a ...
The Inaugural Big Easy Cruise Announces Lineup
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 Concerts featuring the roots and offshoots of American music will fill the days and nights with performances by Little Feat, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Leo Nocentelli from The Meters, Anders Osborne, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Tuba Skinny, John Boutté, Rocki...
VIDEO: SZA Teases 'Kill Bill' Music Video
by Michael Major - December 29, 2022 SZA is teasing the music video for 'Kill Bill off her latest album, 'SOS.' The new film, coming soon, is by Christian Breslauer. SZA's new album features 16 tracks, including collaborations from Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott, and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Watch the 'Kill Bill' short film sneak...
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards
by BWW Awards - January 18, 2024 Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in San Francisco / Bay Area! Winners include Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, ACT, and more....
MC Lyte Presents An R&B Mother's Day Celebration With PJ Morton and MAJOR At The Kennedy Center Concert Hall, May 12
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2024 PJ Morton and MAJOR. MC Lyte—known for hits like “First Began,” “Say So,” “Alright,” “Good Morning,” “Why I Love You,” and “Joy In The Battle”—will host a one-night-only performance honoring mothers and mother figures, bringing an unforgettable fusion of rhythm & blues, soul, and gospel to the natio... |