Music
Motown in the Moonlight Series Continues this Fall with The Majestics
Get down to the sounds of your favorite Motown tunes with an unmatched sunset view of the Charleston Harbor! Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is excited to kick off fall with the second Motown in the Moonlight event on Sept. 21. Come dance the night away to “the sound that changed America” as…
Read MoreNew Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Shows Rarely Seen Photos of Billie Holiday’s Private and Public Worlds
In April 1957, photographer Jerry Dantzic had an assignment from Decca Records to photograph Billie Holiday during a weeklong run of performances at the Newark, New Jersey, nightclub Sugar Hill. What unfolded was an unexpected and intimate journey into her private and public worlds. His photos comprise the largest collection of images from any single…
Read MoreReggae Nights finale coming up August 23 with Mystic Vibrations – Rain date from August 2
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) hosts its final summer 2019 Reggae Nights Concert series on Friday, Aug. 23. The last concert of the season will feature Mystic Vibrations at James Island County Park. This event was rescheduled from Aug. 2 due to rain. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and music by…
Read MoreCharleston Gospel Choir Announce Auditions For New Singers August 20 and 27
The Charleston Gospel Choir is seeking new volunteer members for its 2019-2020 season. The Gospel Choir will hold a voice assessment Tuesday, August 20 and Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. each evening at Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 342 Meeting Street, downtown Charleston. Volunteers are asked to prepare a solo of their choosing and vocalize in a…
Read MoreBITTA Records returns to the Lowcountry for second year of fashion and music event
BITTA Records Presents the 2nd Annual Fashion Show and Music Conference Extravaganza Weekend, taking place August 16-18 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in North Charleston. Embarking on its second year, this event was able to shine a light on the local music industry in a unique way. They hope to continue in their efforts bring…
Read MoreReggae Nights Summer Concert Series concludes August 2 with Mystic Vibrations at James Island County Park
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) hosts its final summer 2019 Reggae Nights Concert series on Aug. 2! The last concert of the season will feature Mystic Vibrations at James Island County Park. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and music by Mystic Vibrations begins at 8 p.m. Event gates will close to…
Read MoreJamaica’s Power 106 to broadcast live from the Sixth Annual South Carolina Reggae Jerk & Wine Festival
Celebrate Jamaica at the Sixth Annual SC Reggae Jerk Festival as you feast on the scrumptious jerk seasoned foods and sway to Reggae music, both originated in Jamaica. This charity event will once again be held at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Sunday August 25, 2019 from noon to 7:00 pm. Guests receive a complimentary…
Read More2019 Reggae Nights Concert Series Returns July 19 with Well Charged
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) continues the summer 2019 Reggae Nights Concert Series July 19. The third concert of the season will feature live music by Well Charged at James Island County Park. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and music by Well Charged begins at 8 p.m. Event gates will close to…
Read MoreBlack PR Wire Power Profile: Mary J. Blige
Iconic Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, Mary J. Blige is a figure of inspiration, transformation and empowerment making her one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (plus a staggering 32 nominations), a 2012 Golden Globe nomination, and five American…
Read MoreChaye Alexander presents Live at Boyd Plaza grooves on with Latin rhythms
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the second concert in a new, dynamic, free outdoor concert series on the beautifully renovated Boyd Plaza. Chaye Alexander presents Live at Boyd Plaza returns Sunday, June 23, with saxophonist Luis Alas and the Afro-Cuban Connection. “The inaugural concert on Memorial Day weekend drew 400 people who were dancing…
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