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A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. The benefit evening (HB95) will also present the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards.

November has officially been recognized by the United States Senate as Hip Hop History Month, and to commemorate the very first iteration of this annual celebration of hip hop music, Pandora will launch a brand new station to take fans on a journey through the decades of the genre.

North American Entertainment Group Inc. today announced their streaming concert event a?oeThe Mike Epps Hip Hop Partya?? is premiering this Friday, October 9.

'Hackett Miller's Rat Pack Show,' now in its eleventh season, announced a new live, virtual experience, combining the music of yesteryear with the technology of today.

Galactic are proud to share an updated version and new music video for their 1996 classic 'Something's Wrong With This Picture'.

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage is proud to present the return of four-time GRAMMY Award-winning bass virtuoso Stanley Clarke to his Santa Monica home for a third consecutive year on Saturday, January 18 at 7:30pm for an evening of trailblazing jazz fusion.

Galactic are pleased to announce their 25th anniversary tour, a celebration they're excited to share with fans across the country as they look back on their storied history together as a band. Over the past quarter century, the renowned New Orleans group have released 10 studio albums, played countless gigs and festivals throughout the world, and within the last year, partnered together to purchase and preserve the legacy of the legendary Tipitina's club. This coming February and March they will play shows across the US, with alternating guests including Anders Osbourne, Chali 2na, Jackie Green, Dirty Revival, Naughty Professor, and Southern Avenue. Joining Galactic on stage as the featured singer for this tour will be New Orleans native Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, a singer who's musical gifts have seen her talent tapped by artists such as Michelle Williams, Faith Evans, and Norah Jones. A full list of dates and special guests may be found below. 

Across November 8, 9 & 10, 2019, hundreds of contestants will gather in Brooklyn to participate in the Tenth Annual American Beatbox Championships (ABCX) for a mix of community networking, workshops, and the highly anticipated elimination tournament which will crown the best in the USA across three categories - Solo, 2v2, and Loop. This year's event will take place at multiple venues, starting with opening ceremonies at The Muse, moving to The Good Room for eliminations on Saturday, and finishing at Rough Trade NYC for finals and awards. All venues will be open to the public for all ages.

THE APOLLO, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City's landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation.

James Baldwin wrote in 1962, 'The brutality with which Negroes are treated in this country simply cannot be overstated, however unwilling white men may be to hear it. In the beginninga?'and neither can this be overstateda?'a Negro just cannot believe that white people are treating him as they do; he does not know what he has done to merit it.

Acclaimed a capella group Naturally 7 brings its harmonious sounds to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Friday, September 20 at 8 p.m.

With such red-hot entertainment as Stranger Things taking the nation back to the 1980's, it's no wonder that the entire country is feeling the burn for 80's nostalgia - and the cure is right around the corner when the Anaheim Convention Center plays host to the first-ever NostalgiaCon 80's pop culture convention - a two-day extravaganza celebrating the stars, music, fashion and fun that defined the unforgettable decade.

Hey dudes, strap on to that Flux Capacitor because pre-sale tickets are finally here to the biggest and zanniest celebration ever of the 1980s, NostalgiaCon's Ultimate 80s Reunion, (www.NostalgiaCon80s.com), July 4th-6th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California.  

'Bring it On' meets 'Dreamgirls' in the girl-group musical, 'Betty and the Belrays' by William Electric Black aka Ian Ellis James, which will be presented by Theater for the New City January 31 to February 17. The piece tells the story of three white female singers from Detroit who struggle to change a racially divided society by singing for a black record label. Book and lyrics are by William Electric Black. Music is by Black, Valerie Ghent (arranger/keyboards for Ashford & Simpson) and Gary Schreiner. Choreography is by Jeremy Lardieri. Director is Mr. Black.

'Bring it On' meets 'Dreamgirls' in the girl-group musical, 'Betty and the Belrays' by William Electric Black aka Ian Ellis James, which will be presented by Theater for the New City January 31 to February 17. The piece tells the story of three white female singers from Detroit who struggle to change a racially divided society by singing for a black record label. Book and lyrics are by William Electric Black. Music is by Black, Valerie Ghent (arranger/keyboards for Ashford & Simpson) and Gary Schreiner. Choreography is by Jeremy Lardieri. Director is Mr. Black.

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage presents the return of four-time GRAMMY Award-winning bass virtuoso Stanley Clarke and his band on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30pm. Clarke performs with electric and acoustic ferocity, backed by a stellar troupe of exciting young musicians. Rolling Stone's first Jazzman of the Year, Clarke's creativity has been recognized and rewarded in every way imaginable.

On Dec. 9, the Apollo Theater will celebrate 30 years of the ground-breaking New Jack Swing sound and will welcome home Harlem natives Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat for The Kings and Queens of New Jack Swing. This special evening will mark their first time performing at the legendary Apollo in over 20 years. Riley and Sweat will be joined by pioneers of the sound, including, Guy, Blackstreet, Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe Dee and more to be announced.  More than a concert, The Kings and Queens of New Jack Swing underscores The Apollo's commitment to celebrating the contributions of African American artists and the Theater's role in the American and global musical landscape.

The 3rd Annual 2018 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett is currently airing in national broadcast syndication.  The star-studded show was taped live at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn.  Viewers can click blackmusichonors.com/Airtime.html to check local airdates and broadcast times.

Bojangles' Coliseum will host Queen City Music Fest featuring RBRM, Dru Hill, Doug E. Fresh and Silk on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets or at the Bojangles' Coliseum Box Office located at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets cost between $51.50 and $127 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. Ticket prices increase $5 the day of the show. A direct link to purchase tickets can be found here.