Erykah Badu News

Indiana University's African American Arts Institute will present the annual spring concert by the IU Soul Revue Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114. E. Kirkwood Ave.).

Indiana University's African American Arts Institute will present the annual spring concert by the IU Soul Revue Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114. E. Kirkwood Ave.).

Yoshi's Announces Mos Def at Yoshi's Oakland, April 14 - 16. Yoshi's is pleased to welcome Mos Def to Yoshi's Oakland, April 14 - 16. Backing Mos Def on these very intimate gigs will be with three of the most exciting young players in jazz; Robert Glasper (Q-Tip, Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton), Chris Dave (Mint Condition, Pat Metheny, Kenny Garrett), and Stephen Bruner (Erykah Badu, Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves).

Yoshi's Announces Mos Def at Yoshi's Oakland, April 14 - 16. Yoshi's is pleased to welcome Mos Def to Yoshi's Oakland, April 14 - 16. Backing Mos Def on these very intimate gigs will be with three of the most exciting young players in jazz; Robert Glasper (Q-Tip, Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton), Chris Dave (Mint Condition, Pat Metheny, Kenny Garrett), and Stephen Bruner (Erykah Badu, Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves).

Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (at East Tenth Street) Presented by Theater for the New City in association with Electric Black Experience Productions Th-Sat at 8:00 pm, Sun at 3:00 pm $15/$10 students with ID Box office: (212) 254-1109; www.theaterforthenewcity.net Show's web address: www.lonelysoldierplay.com REVIEWERS ARE INVITED on or after MARCH 6. Runs 1:40.

Throughout February, Lincoln Center will host an array of concerts, discussions, exhibitions, and free events to celebrate the achievements of African-American artists. Highlights include two performances from Lincoln Center's popular American Songbook series: Soul Deep: An Anthology of Black Music (February 4), a celebration of the musical contributions by Black artists to American popular song featuring Broadway singers and stars, and Lizz Wright (February 6) whose unique sound embraces elements of folk, soul, jazz, and rock.

On January 28, 2009 Norman Brown will be appearing at Barnes & Noble at 6PM for a 30 minute performance and CD signing of his debut solo CD 'This Is The Life.' Norman Brown has a lot to live up to. Since the release of his critically acclaimed 2002 album, Just Chillin' - which won a Grammy? in the prestigious Best Pop Instrumental Category - this innovative and original guitarist has been front and center in the fast evolving fusion of pop, R&B and jazz that has captured the imagination of true music aficionados across the country and around the world. Now, with the release of West Coast Coolin', Norman Brown consolidates his reputation as a premier recording and performing artist with a collection of ten tracks -- written and co-written by the artist - that take the sonic adventure of Just Chillin' into breathtaking new spheres. It's an innovation due in large part to Brown's exceptional skills as a distinctive urban vocalist, with the specially selected tracks of West Coast Coolin' providing the perfect vehicle for this dazzling new facet of his career. As a result, Norman Brown joins a very select list of versatile urban artists gifted as both instrumentalists and vocalists.