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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4. Learn more here!

Maxwell Debuts The Silent Serenade Ensemble with East Coast Shows
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2025

After lighting up arenas across North America on The Serenade 2024 Tour, Grammy-winning artist Maxwell has announced The Silent Serenade Ensemble, a limited run of intimate, reimagined performances on the East Coast

Common And Pete Rock, Patti LaBelle, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, De La Soul Headline 2025 MATI Festival In St. Louis
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

MATI (Music at the Intersection) Festival and Conference returns for its fifth year with a diverse, roots-inspired and decades-spanning artist lineup.

Common And Pete Rock, Patti LaBelle and More to Headline 2025 MATI Festival In St. Louis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

MATI (Music at the Intersection) Festival and Conference will return for its fifth year with a diverse, roots-inspired and decades-spanning artist lineup. Learn more!

R&B Singer Chrisette Michele To Perform At LIGHTS OF THE LINCOLN
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

The Lincoln Theatre Association will host Grammy Award-winning recording artist Chrisette Michele on Thursday, April 3, at 8 pm. Michele is most known for her wedding anthem, “A Couple of Forevers” and hit Rick Ross collaboration hip hop tune, “Aston Martin Music.”

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION Returns To Carnegie Hall In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

On Saturday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m., Carnegie Hall will present A Night of Inspiration, a celebratory evening of music and dance from diverse traditions in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

Leela James Coming To Chandler Center For The Arts October 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023

R & B Powerhouse Leela James has announced she will be performing on October 12 at 7:00 pm as part of Chandler Center for the Arts' 2023/24 season. Tickets are $38, $48, $58 and $68 and go on sale June 16 at 10 am at chandlercenter.org or by calling 480-782-2680.

Hudson Theatre to Present BECAUSE IT'S SUNNY IN L.A. in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 7, 2023

The Hudson Theatre will present a world premiere musical BECAUSE IT'S SUNNY IN L.A. (Especially On Skid Row).  Written and produced by Thaddeus Nagey, in the hope of creating awareness of the homeless population in Los Angeles.

LIFE LUXE EXPERIENCE Music Event Comes to the Breathtaking Beaches of Los Cabos
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2023

One of the most premier and intimate music events, Life Luxe Experience, is tuning up for their 2023 arrival on the white sandy beaches of Los Cabos, Mexico.

Carnegie Hall Presents A Night Of Inspiration With Ray And Vivian Chew, December 10
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2022

On Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. Carnegie Hall presents the highly anticipated return of A Night of Inspiration, an uplifting evening of music, dance, and spoken word from diverse traditions in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

Grammy Nominated Artist Raheem DeVaughn Shares Collaboration Album, 'From Lust Till Dawn'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 8, 2022

Raheem DeVaughn has released a new collaboration album, 'Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn.' 'RAHEEM DEVAUGHN PRESENTS FROM LUST TILL DAWN', is globally available now via the New Era Soul/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The collaboration album was introduced to the masses with the first release, 'Wait On Me' (Remix)(Part 2) from Georgia Reign featuring Raheem DeVaughn. It was followed by the already fan-favorite, 'If I Don't' by Raheem DeVaughn.

Grammy Nominated Artist Raheem DeVaughn Releases New Single, 'If I Don't'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 1, 2022

'IF I DON'T' is the latest single release from the upcoming album, 'RAHEEM DEVAUGHN PRESENTS FROM LUST TILL DAWN', releasing globally on May 6th, via the New Era Soul/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The album is available for pre-orders now via 'Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn'.

Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2022

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

Erykah Badu, The Roots & More to Perform at Smokin Grooves Festival
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2021

The full festival lineup is: Erykah Badu, Nas, The Roots, Miguel, Jhené Aiko, The internet, Flying Lotus, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Smino, Hiatus Kaiyote, Sir, Little Dragon, Toro y Moi, Musiq Soulchild, India.Arie, Macy Gray, Angie Stone, Leela James, Talib Kweli, Roy Ayers, Dead Prez, Slum Village, and more.

Chaka Khan, Will Smith with Spike Lee & More to be Presented at Kings Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2021

Kings Theatre will present a variety of shows this month in Brooklyn, NY. Upcoming events include Will Smith: An Evening of Stories with Friends – moderated by Spike Lee, MasterChef Live!, Detox Unit and more.

Chaka Khan And Leela James Will Perform This Weekend In Newark And Brooklyn
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

See The reigning Queen of funk, soul, and R&B—and ten-time GRAMMY winner—Chaka Khan with special guest Leela James this weekend at either NJPAC on Saturday, November 6, at 8:00 p.m. or Kings Theatre on Sunday, November 7th at 7:00 p.m.

The 10th Annual TD James Moody Festival Announced at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates the 10th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival showcasing an all-star lineup of the country's best musicians, held Nov 5-21, including the award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra, the New Jersey premiere of Christian McBride's The Movement Revisited, the Tony Award-winning Lillias White (currently on Broadway in Chicago), a special tribute concert to George Wein.

SO YA WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR is Back at New Paradigm Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021

NPT's signature event, So Ya Wanna Be A Broadway Star (October 2, 2021 11-3pm) is a chance for singers and actors from age 8 to adult to audition and receive professional feedback from Broadway and film casting directors, agents and producers on the lawn!

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announces In-Person, Live Jazz Performances Beginning in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021

NJPAC is welcoming live, in-person jazz back to its stage throughout 2021 beginning with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter (Sep 24). The TD Jazz Series continues in the Fall with 'Salsa Meets Jazz' (Sep 25), saxophonist Boney James (Oct 14), and vocal powerhouse duo Tierney Sutton and Ann Hampton Calloway (Oct 15).