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Kaya Fest is excited to announce the addition of Zion y Lennox to its star-studded lineup. Produced by Fruit of Life Productions and OneRise Entertainment, Kaya Fest is a two-day music and awareness festival being held at NOS Events Center April 28 - 29 in San Bernardino, California.

For over a quarter of a century as the Caribbean's largest long-standing music festival, Reggae Sumfest returns to Montego Bay, Jamaica with a heavy-hitting artist lineup featuring the world's top reggae and dancehall artists.

Tu Eres Mi Flor is a sunny collection of songs sung in Spanish by beloved children's artists Elizabeth Mitchell and Suni Paz. Released on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings during the record label's 70th anniversary celebration, the album honors the legacy of Folkways founder Moses Asch to document quality children's music, and it balances ample amounts of fun and education. The selections include many well-known American folk songs that have been adapted for the enjoyment of both Spanish- and English-speaking children. Elizabeth Mitchell and Suni Paz will be performing songs from the new collection at the upcoming Brooklyn Folk Festival on April 8 at the historic St. Ann's Church in Brooklyn Heights.

Auli'i Cravalho and Damon J. Gillespie are on hand to award R.I.S.E. America Project grants to high schools across the country, ensuring some dreams really do come true.

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled another brand new cast recording of one of the songs that will be featured in next week's episode of 'Rise,' NBC's new drama series from the producers of 'Hamilton,' 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Parenthood.' An exclusive rendition of 'Left Behind' by the 'Rise' cast, featuring Ted Sutherland - originally featured in the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Spring Awakening' - is now available at all DSPs and streaming services.

From Jason Katims, executive producer and showrunner of 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Parenthood,' and 'Hamilton producer' Jeffrey Seller comes a heartening new drama about finding inspiration in unexpected places. When dedicated teacher Lou Mazzuchelli (Josh Radnor) sheds his own self-doubt, and takes over the lackluster theater department and its ambitious plans for a school production of 'Spring Awakening,' he galvanizes not only the faculty and students but also the entire working-class town.

Cleveland Play House (CPH) is proud to announce the cast of the high-spirited, interactive musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Broadway and TV actress Ali Stroker (Glee, Deaf West's Production of Spring Awakening) joins Broadway veterans Kirsten Wyatt (Annie, Elf, Shrek), John Scherer (Sunset Boulevard, By Jeeves, Funny Girl), Lee Slobotkin, Chad Burris (both of Book of Mormon), Kay Trinidad Karns (Little Mermaid), and more in this laugh-out-loud musical directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge on the Allen Stage through May 6th. This production is sponsored by Huntington National Bank and Zinner & Co.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces new Summer 2018 performances at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, including additional acts on the Filene Center stage and a promotional events schedule. New acts added to the Filene Center season include the debut of the legendary Steven Tyler and The Loving Mary Band, Alanis Morissette, Disney Beauty & The Beast in Concert – Film with Live Orchestra & Singers, Bollywood Boulevard: A Journey Through Hindi Cinema, Dawes with Shovels & Rope, and more.

88.5 FM/Los Angeles, Southern California's leading Triple-A radio station, adds Andy Chanley to the PM Drive post. Chanley, who most recently helmed mornings at 100.3 The Sound/Los Angeles, is joining 88.5 FM for afternoon drive from 3:00-7:00 PM.

KAYA FEST adds to its star-studded line-up, GRAMMY-nominated reggaeton recording artist, De La Ghetto. Produced by Fruit of Life Productions and OneRise Entertainment, KAYA FEST is a two-day music and awareness festival being held at NOS Events Center April 28-29, 2018 in San Bernardino, California.

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Italian reggae band Mellow Mood first started while Jacopo, Lorenzo and Giulio were in high school in their home town of Pordenone (North-East Italy). Over the years, the band has had many versions, but the trio always remained. They are set to release their fifth album Large on April 6 via LA TEMPESTA DUB. Mellow Mood is led by identical twin brothers, Jacopo and Lorenzo Garzia, along with Filippo Buresta (keyboards), Antonio M. Cicci (drums), Giulio Frausin (bass, backing vocals, guitar, percussions).

Rosie Perez talks about why she's happy audiences are connecting with Rise, why acting as a high school drama teacher is so personal to her and the best thing nuns ever taught her.

Escape to Margaritaville opened last week at the Marquis Theatre and BroadwayWorld at the Gypsy Robe ceremony before the production's opening night performance. We're taking you behind the scenes with recipient Matt Allen below!

Keeping the Music Alive - the legendary Wailers continue to bring their revolutionary sound to fans around the world. Steered by famed bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined in solidarity with original Wailers' guitarists Julian Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey prove, in every possible way, Bob Marley's vision is still alive.

Today, Atlantic Records has unveiled two brand new cast recordings of songs that will be featured in next week's episode of “Rise,” NBC's new drama series from the producers of “Hamilton,” “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood.” “Word Of Your Body” by the “Rise” cast, featuring Auli'i Cravalho, the voice of Moana, and Damon J. Gillespie and “The Song Of Purple Summer” by the “Rise” cast, featuring the voice of Amy Forsyth – both exclusive renditions of songs originally featured in the Tony Award-winning musical, “Spring Awakening” - are available now at all DSPs and streaming services.

The smiling, bobbing head and swaying shoulders of the self-proclaimed Parrothead who accompanied this Jimmy Buffett neophyte to the breezy fun new jukebox musical comedy, ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, seemed proof enough that fans of the Mississippi-born singer/songwriter known for carefree Caribbean-inspired melodies should have a swell time.

KAYA FEST announces that GRAMMY Award-winning and urban music artistYANDEL will join this year's KAYA FEST line-up. Produced by Fruit of Life Productions and OneRise Entertainment, KAYA FEST is a two-day music and awareness festival being held at NOS Events Center April 28-29, 2018in San Bernardino, California.