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In the tradition of Middlebury Does Rock and Roll and Middlebury Does Woodstock, terrific local musicians return with hits by Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Gladys Knight, the Jackson Five, the Temptations and more.
ESSENCE is proud to announce that multi-platinum selling, chart- topping, Grammy award-winning powerhouse USHER will headline the 2011 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL being held July 1, 2, and 3 in New Orleans.
Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.
Gladys Knight with the Isley Brothers featuring Ronald and Ernie Isley will perform at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, May 14 at 8 p.m.
American Idol Season 5 Winner Taylor Hicksplays Thursday, May 12 • 7:30 pm
Alabama's favorite musical son is bringing his unique style of southern soul, R & B, country and blues to Pitman next month. Since winning Idol, Hicks' life story has been one of pure success. Less than three weeks after his Idol win, his debut single, 'Do I Make You Proud,' entered at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, Pop 100 and Single Sales charts, and People Magazine named Hicks 'Hottest Bachelor of the Year.'
Alabama's favorite musical son is bringing his unique style of southern soul, R & B, country and blues to Pitman next month. Since winning Idol, Hicks' life story has been one of pure success. Less than three weeks after his Idol win, his debut single, 'Do I Make You Proud,' entered at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, Pop 100 and Single Sales charts, and People Magazine named Hicks 'Hottest Bachelor of the Year.'
Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.
The Black Ensemble Theater World Premiere of 'All In Love Is Fair' opened this past March to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. This unique take on traditional love stories, is produced and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor and choreographed by Rueben Echoles. 'All In Love Is Fair' features an incredible ensemble cast as well as music from renowned artists such as Luther Vandross, Brook Benton, James Ingram, Gladys Knight and Roberta Flack. The show kicked off the 2011 Season at the Black Ensemble Theater, 4520 N. Beacon Street, and is now on an open run.
Gladys Knight will headline the Amtrak presents the National Train Day 2011 Rock'n the Rail Way Concert to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) on May 5, 2011. The concert also serves as the kick-off to the fourth annual National Train Day.
Alabama's favorite musical son is bringing his unique style of southern soul, R & B, country and blues to Pitman next month. Since winning Idol, Hicks' life story has been one of pure success. Less than three weeks after his Idol win, his debut single, 'Do I Make You Proud,' entered at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, Pop 100 and Single Sales charts, and People Magazine named Hicks 'Hottest Bachelor of the Year.'
Hartt celebrates its Jazz alumni on Monday, April 25, when several alumni of Hartt's Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz join together for a concert and evening of fond reminiscence, followed by a special dessert reception.
Hartt celebrates its alumni this spring with two alumni reunion concerts. On Monday, April 21, three alumni of the Vocal Studies Division perform at 7:00 PM in Wilde Auditorium on the University of Hartford's main campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.
Gladys Knight will headline the Amtrak presents the National Train Day 2011 Rock'n the Rail Way Concert to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) on May 5, 2011. The concert also serves as the kick-off to the fourth annual National Train Day.
Hartt celebrates its Jazz alumni on Monday, April 25, when several alumni of Hartt's Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz join together for a concert and evening of fond reminiscence, followed by a special dessert reception.
The Whiffenpoofs - Yale University's famed a cappella group - will make a rare Bay Area appearance at San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.) for one night only on Friday, May 27th at 7 p.m.
Multi-platinum superstar Jennifer Hudson will make her debut Festival performance, joined by R&B/Funk icon Chaka Khan and the reunion of New Edition at the 2011 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL celebrating the 'Roots of R&B' July 1, 2 and 3 in New Orleans.
Multi-platinum superstar Jennifer Hudson will make her debut Festival performance, joined by R&B/Funk icon Chaka Khan and the reunion of New Edition at the 2011 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL celebrating the 'Roots of R&B' July 1, 2 and 3 in New Orleans. In addition, Kem, Miguel, Naughty By Nature, Doug E. Fresh, Marsha Ambrosius, Mavis Staples, Eric Benet, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Trin-i-tee 5:7 and Brian Courtney Wilson have been added to the previously announced line-up, which includes Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, Boyz II Men, Fantasia, George Clinton, Macy Gray and more.
Over 45,000 music fans attended the 6th Annual 'Jazz in the Gardens' music festival in Sun Life Stadium on March 19th & 20th.
Gladys Knight is unable to appear as scheduled on Tuesday, May 17, as part of the SmartTalk ConnectedConversations series at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati.
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