Recognized as a legendary pianist and composer for compositions such as 'Cantaloupe Island,' 'Maiden Voyage,' 'Watermelon Man,' 'Chameleon,' and "Rockit," Herbie Hancock has received an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for River: The Joni Letters (2007) and two Grammy Awards for his globally collaborative The Imagine Project (2010).
Recording artists Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift top the list of final nominees for 'The 47th Annual CMA Awards' with six nominations each.
Tonight, September 7, the Houston Symphony will kick off its 100th Season with three-time Grammy award winner and vocal superstar, Renee Fleming.
On September 7, the Houston Symphony will kick off its 100th Season with three-time Grammy award winner and vocal superstar, Renee Fleming.
Universal Music Group (UMG) announced today that it has partnered with Russell Simmons, Brian Robbins and Steve Rifkind to launch All Def Music
In a spirit of celebration this summer, Aurora Theatre's Teatro del Sol presents AN EVENING OF SALSA AND MERENGUE WITH HAVANA SON tonight, July 19 at 8 p.m.
South Whidbey welcomes its newest festival, the inaugural PianoFest Northwest. The festival opens at WICA this week, July 19-21, 2013 Modeled after our world famous DjangoFest Northwest, and catering to music lovers who appreciate piano music that ranges from classical to contemporary, this event headlines three music talents, each unique to their genre.
In a spirit of celebration this summer, Aurora Theatre's Teatro del Sol presents AN EVENING OF SALSA AND MERENGUE WITH HAVANA SON on July 19 at 8 p.m. Pulse to the rhythms and sultry sounds of a tropical paradise with the music of Havana Son. Mercury Records recording artist, award winning composer/arranger, and Cuban native, Rene Herrera along with his wife Llilian (Tropicoso, Latin X-Posure, Bioritmo, Puerto Rican Ensemble) bring the music to life through piano, vocals, guitar and the tres (Traditional Cuban Stringed Instrument) creating an intoxicating cocktail of Latin rhythms such as Salsa, Merengue, Son, Cha Cha, boleros, bachata, vallenato, cumbia and more.
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, in partnership with Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), presents blessing the boats: the remix, a re-imagining of an original play written and performed by Sekou Sundiata, performing today, June 27-29 at 8pm and June 30 at 3pm at TPAC, Theater 2 (199 Chambers Street). This performance has been co-commissioned by LMCC and BMCC, presented as part ofBlink Your Eyes: Sekou Sundiata Revisited, a citywide retrospective produced by MAPP International Productions, and as part of the River To River Festival 2013.Tickets are FREE, but first come, first served - box office opens 45 min. prior to curtain.
The First Lady of Country Music, Loretta Lynn, joined by country legend Randy Travis, and Holly Williams, daughter and granddaughter of Hank Williams Jr. and Sr., are the first nationally known music artists to bring an old-school country twang to downtown Aurora's new RiverEdge Park, Saturday, June 29.
Matthew Morrison stopped by ABC's THE VIEW last week to talk about his getting his career break on Broadway, his new album, and collaborating with Smokey Robinson. He then performed 'Come Rain or Come Shine' from his new album, 'Where It All Began.' Check out the appearance below!
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, in partnership with Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), presents blessing the boats: the remix, a re-imagining of an original play written and performed by Sekou Sundiata, performing on June 27-29 at 8pm and June 30 at 3pm at TPAC, Theater 2 (199 Chambers Street).
Emmy-, Golden Globe- and Tony-nominated actor Matthew Morrison is out with his second studio album, “Where It All Began.” He stopped by NBC's 'Today' show this morning to perform one of the classic standards featured on the album, “It Don't Mean a Thing.” Check out the appearance below!
Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam & Republic Records Label Group today announced the appointment of Sara Connally to Vice President, Film & Television.
Universal Music Group (UMG),the world's leading music company, and Roc Nation, the renowned entertainment company founded by Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, announced today that they have entered into a multi-year, worldwide partnership under which the Roc Nation music label
Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) further expands its A&R and creative initiatives with the appointment, effective immediately, of David Massey as President, Island Records, it was announced today by Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO of the East Coast Label Group.
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Parlophone Label Group (PLG) to Warner Music Group for £487 million.
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, has signed new long-term agreements with Republic Records founders Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman as they become Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and President & Chief Operating Officer
The UK's hottest girl-group to take over the states in nearly two decades, are set to wow American viewers with their fierce style, fun-loving personalities, and harmonic voices when E!'s new docu-series CHASING THE SATURDAYS premieres tonight, January 20th at 10pm ET/PT.
According to published reports, singer Patti Page Passed away yesterday in Encinitas, California. She was 85 years old. The Recording Academy's President/CEO Neil Portnow released the following statement.
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