Music
Adidas Collaborates with Run-DMC for Commemorative Sneaker
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia It’s been nearly 34 years since legendary hip-hop pioneers Run-DMC “walked through concert doors, and roamed all over coliseum floors,” as they performed their groundbreaking single, “My Adidas.” Now, the famed sneaker company that inspired the 1986 hit song is honoring Run (Joseph Simmons), DMC (Darryl…
Read MoreWhitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Head 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Class
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. head an accomplished class who have earned induction into the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Houston, who died in 2012 at the age of 48, was the preeminent voice of her generation. In addition to two Emmy Awards,…
Read MoreFour $10,000 Scholarships to be Awarded to College Students Pursuing Music Industry Careers by House of Blues Music Forward Foundation and Live Nation
The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation, in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, and the Living Legacy Foundation, today announced its 2020 application period. Students pursuing music industry careers can apply for the college scholarship program January 13 through March 31, 2020. A total of four $10,000 scholarships will be…
Read MoreColour of Music Festival/Black Classical Musicians Returns to Charleston Jan 29-Feb 1
The Colour of Music Festival announces the eighth annual Colour of Music Festival (COMF) January 29-February 1, 2020 at three historic Charleston locations showcasing leading black classical artists from France, Britain, Colombia, and the Caribbean. The 2020 winter Chamber Series will feature members of an ‘elite’ Colour of Music Festival Octet and Quintet group of musicians highlighting performances that include Felix…
Read MoreStudent Jazz Bands Announced for Family Jazz Day at the 2020 Charleston Jazz Festival
Nurturing the next generation of jazz performers is integral to our mission and on the final day of the Charleston Jazz Festival, we are celebrating our up-and-coming student musicians from around South Carolina! Come hear from some of the best youth jazz artists including our own Charleston All Star High School Jazz Band, a program…
Read MoreCelebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Music and the Movement
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Columbia Museum of Art announces MLK Celebration: Music and the Movement, a free and unique community day to be held on Sunday, January 19, the day before MLK Day. Set to the soundtrack of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, the event honors Black leaders, the power…
Read MoreNorth Charleston to Host Annual Free MLK Jr. Tribute Concert with Lowcountry Voices on January 18
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is sponsoring the annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert by the popular and internationally acclaimed Lowcountry Voices on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 5:00pm. The concert, titled Hold Fast: I Dream a World, will take place at St. Matthew Baptist Church, located at 2005 Reynolds Avenue, North Charleston.…
Read MoreQuentin E. Baxter presents 2020 Kiawah Concert Series
Multi Grammy-nominated musician, producer and world-renowned drummer Quentin E. Baxter presents another amazing three-concert series at the Legends Room – Turtle Point Clubhouse located at 1 Turtle Point Lane, Kiawah Island, SC. Each concert is $25 general admission and starts at 5:00pm. A $60 three-concert package is available for a limited time. Tickets will be available at www.baxtermusic.com or…
Read MoreThe National Museum of African American Music Seeks Submissions of Creative Artwork from Visual Artists
When the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) opens its doors to the public in the summer of 2020, the first-of-its-kind institution located in the heart of downtown Nashville will be home to more than 1,500 historical artifacts that reflects the development, influence, and impact of African Americans on more than 50 genres and sub-genres…
Read MoreChaye Alexander presents Live at Boyd Plaza: A Jazzy Afternoon at the Columbia Museum of Art
The Columbia Museum of Art announces a holiday addition to its dynamic, free outdoor concert series on the beautifully renovated Boyd Plaza. The incredibly popular Chaye Alexander presents Live at Boyd Plaza returns Sunday, December 8, for a jazzy afternoon with Mike Frost and Company. Live at Boyd Plaza features an impressive group of musicians…
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