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The Cher Show, a new musical based on the music icon Cher officially opens on Broadway tonight and the stars have turned out to celebrate the icon's big Broadway debut.

Los Angeles based emo rap artist Jack Bruno is thrilled to share two brand new releases today. The multi-talented musician first debuts a new music video for the rowdy self-produced “It's Me Again” where he performs the mosher while getting a tattoo of himself, boldly indulging himself in an ego trip while encouraging self-love.  Secondly, Bruno turns to frequent collaborator, Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy, for his moody track, “MBN (Must Be Nice)” where he switches up his vibe and tells everyone to f**k off.

Rising singer and multi-instrumentalist Christian Lalama has unveiled his new song “FrFr” (Atlantic Records) – available today via all digital music retailers and streaming services. Along with the new release which stands for “For Real For Real,” comes an official companion visual which sweetly captures a blossoming young love. Watch HERE.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has renewed its worldwide deal with Grammy-winning and Golden Globe nominated songwriter, musician and producer Joel Little.

Black Violin will continue their successful Classical Boom Tour. The band will return to the road after spending the summer working on their upcoming album due out in 2019. The tour is a continuation of their well-received winter run which included back-to-back sold out performances at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C..

Swedish musician Zacharias Zachrisson is excited to bring his new project Vacation Forever to the United States for the first time, where he and his band will perform at the Sweden Makes Music showcase at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn, NY on December 4th.  Zachrisson released his debut EP Vacation Forever this past July after signing to Kravenworks, the label owned by Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Jeff Bhasker (Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, fun) who also co-produced the set.  As he gears up to release his second EP in the Spring of 2019, Zachrisson is already back in the studio working on Vacation Forever's debut LP with producer Patrik Berger (Ariel Pink, Charli XCX, Robyn), which is due out later in the year.

The Classical Boom Tour takes center stage as Black Violin returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Today, November 27 at 7:30 PM. Wil Baptiste (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin) combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound. NPR praised the duo and their recent album, saying "their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation."

Multi Grammy-winning artist, super producer and songwriter Malik Yusef aka DJ GOOD Music the Angel wrote and co-produced the “808s & Heartbreak” album, is set to tour 15 cities to celebrate the album's 10th Anniversary.

BLACK VIOLIN is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil B. and Kev Marcus, who combine their classcial training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as 'classical boom'.

The following are acts performing at City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, in December for consideration in your upcoming calendar and cultural listings. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

Six-time Grammy-winning artist, poet, super producer, songwriter and philanthropist Malik Yusef aka DJ GOOD Music the Angel, released his album titled Matte Blaque – The Ballad of an American Dope Boy: Caballo Bianco and highly anticipated tour dates.

To celebrate the release of her latest album Lovers Rock, the GRAMMY Museum will welcome multi platinum GRAMMY Award-winning UK singer, songwriter, actress, and humanitarian Estelle to the Clive Davis Theater for an intimate conversation and performance moderated by GRAMMY Museum Artistic Director Scott Goldman, Monday December 3rd at 7:30pm. (tickets at link below)

It's been a busy couple of years for Buchanan AKA Josh Simons, who return this month with new single 'Breathe'. The single is the first new track from Buchanan since opening for Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood during the Oceanic leg of the 'ripCORD Arena Tour' in late 2016.

Paris-based dance duo Maan On The Moon are back with their brand-new single Black Train, out now via Parlophone / WMG.

FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Brings World Class Performances by Black Violin and Complexions Contemporary Ballet to Providence in April 2019

Hip-hop classical artists Black Violin will present their popular show at the Washington Pavilion on April 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, November 16 at 10 a.m.

My Brightest Diamond is excited to announce a short West Coast headline run at the end of February 2019 that will be rounding out their Noise Pop Festival 2019 performance alongside Beirut, Bob Mould and Teenage Fanclub among others.  The February tour follows a December North American trek with Stars and November European and UK trek with Ian Chang.  The week-long February West Coast run has My Brightest Diamond visiting Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland and Vancouver where they'll be playing songs from their forthcoming new studio album A Million And One – out November 23rd via Rhyme & Reason Records. 

West African Global pop sensation Angelique Kidjo touring to Australia for WOMADelaide, will give one performance at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Friday 8 March 2019, presenting the Australian premiere of her reinterpretation of the Talking Heads classic album Remain in Light.

This week, during an appearance on the Ellen show, rapper Travis Scott alluded to potential plans for a theatrical concept album.

Today, Dallas-based blues-funk guitar god STONE MECCA released his fiery new LP Alienman, garnering praise and comparisons to Prince, Lenny Kravitz, and Gary Clark, Jr. With his own unique blues-rock blend, Stone carries on the legacies of the greats as he combines his love of hard-hitting hip-hop beats with funk-driven bass lines, grinding riffs, and soulful melodies, and forges his own formidable sonic forification which trips along genre lines and refuses to be confined--or contained.