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Photo Flash: De'Borah, Tilky Jones and More at GMCLA's 2013 Voice Awards

On Sunday, May 19, at The Globe Theatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (www.gmcla.org), whose mission is to change hearts and minds through the powe... (more...)

STRING CITY: NASHVILLE'S TRADITION OF MUSIC AND PUPPETRY Set for 6/20 at Country Music Hall of Fame

Many of country music's most impactful artists, from early musical architects to contemporary superstars, will perform together on the Ford Theater stage this summer—in a manner of speaking: The world... (more...)

BMI Picks Singer/Songwriter Jacob Snider for April Showcase

Singer/songwriter Jacob Snider and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the global leader in music rights management that represents more than 550,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres... (more...)

Timberlake, Lauper & More Set for IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE, 4/16

As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of Memphis Soul ... (more...)

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Today

Milan Records releases The Company You Keep - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores today, April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induct... (more...)

BENNETT & BRUBECK - 'The White House Sessions, Live' to Be Released 5/28

RPM/Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is proud to release -- for the first time ever -- the complete Tony Bennett and Dave Brubeck performance from ... (more...)

Louis Armstrong House Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month, April 2013

Louis Armstrong House Museum is celebrating Jazz Appreciation month in style this April. 85 years ago, Louis Armstrong recorded one of his all-time masterpieces, 'West End Blues,' one of the most impo... (more...)

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Coming 4/2

Milan Records will release The Company You Keep – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores on April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induc... (more...)

Louis Armstrong House Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month, April 2013

Louis Armstrong House Museum is celebrating Jazz Appreciation month in style this April. 85 years ago, Louis Armstrong recorded one of his all-time masterpieces, 'West End Blues,' one of the most impo... (more...)

Yoko Ono Allows THE NEW NORMAL Use Of John Lennon Song

Genre-bending musical artist Yoko Ono has agreed to allow NBC's The New Normal to feature one of her deceased husband's most beloved and cherished songs in the season finale of the freshman series - J... (more...)

Gibson Guitartown Charity Auction Raises $52,280 For “Arts Matter”

Local business owners, art aficionados and music fans raised $52,280 to support arts and music education initiatives in Los Angeles as part of the Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip charity auction... (more...)

Sweet Honey In The Rock Celebrates CD Release at Merriam Theater Tonight

Nearing its fourth decade, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning female African-American a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock was ready to follow its adventurous spirit and undertake a new ... (more...)

Mary Lou Williams Celebration Takes Place at Park Avenue Today

In celebration of Black History month, Arts at The Park's artist-in-residence Deanna Witkowski will lead a trio (with bassist Linda Oh and drummer Willard Dyson) and a 12-voice choir of professional j... (more...)

Tony Bennett Visits with Alec Baldwin on SiriusXM's 'Town Hall' Series Today

Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) previously announced that legendary recording artist Tony Bennett will sit down for an intimate Q&A session with an audience of SiriusXM listeners, moderated by Alec Baldwin, at... (more...)

Sweet Honey In The Rock to Celebrate CD Release at Merriam Theater, 2/28

Nearing its fourth decade, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning female African-American a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock was ready to follow its adventurous spirit and undertake a new ... (more...)

Tony Bennett to Visit With Alec Baldwin on SiriusXM's 'Town Hall' Series, 2/13

Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) announcedtoday that legendary recording artist Tony Bennett will sit down for an intimate Q&A session with an audience of SiriusXM listeners, moderated by Alec Baldwin, at the S... (more...)

Jonathan Emile Brings SONGS OF FREEDOM School Tour Across Quebec, Now thru 2/28

In celebration of Black History Month, Overture with the Arts and the Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop artist, Jamaican/Canadian Jonathan Emile, brings the African Diaspora culture to life in an entertaining ... (more...)

Mary Lou Williams Celebration to Take Place at Park Avenue, 2/20

In celebration of Black History month, Arts at The Park's artist-in-residence Deanna Witkowski will lead a trio (with bassist Linda Oh and drummer Willard Dyson) and a 12-voice choir of professional j... (more...)

Jonathan Emile to Bring SONGS OF FREEDOM School Tour Across Quebec, 2/1-28

In celebration of Black History Month, Overture with the Arts and the Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop artist, Jamaican/Canadian Jonathan Emile, brings the African Diaspora culture to life in an entertaining ... (more...)

Jefferson Starship with Imperial Messenger Service Plays Live at The RRazz, Now thru 1/20

Live at The RRazz, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return engagement of Jefferson Starship from tonight, January 17 through January 20 as their official opening act. The legendary grou... (more...)

Russell Simmons, Hip-Hop Summit Action Network & PHILANTHROPIK Announce The HIP-HOP INAUGURAL BALL II On Sunday, January 20, 2013 At 8 pm

Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) along with PHILANTHROPIK will present the HIP-HOP INAUGURAL BALL II in celebration of the Hip-Hop community's role in the 2012 Election and promoting political awa... (more...)

Jefferson Starship with Imperial Messenger Service to Play Live at The RRazz, 1/17-20

Live at The RRazz, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return engagement of Jefferson Starship from January 17 through January 20 as their official opening act. The legendary group - creat... (more...)

Milken Archive Pays Tribute to Late Jazz Musician Dave Brubeck

While renowned as a performer, band leader and composer, 'Dave Brubeck was a giant not only in music but in spirit,' said Milken Archive founder Lowell Milken. 'His work will continue to speak an et... (more...)

Columbia Records Celebrates 125 Years with 360 SOUND: THE COLUMBIA RECORDS STORY

Written by Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy-nominated author and historian, Sean Wilentz, 360 Sound illustrates sweeping cultural and business changes in music over more than a century. (more...)

TONY BENNETT: VIVA DUETS Released Worldwide Today, 10/23

Legendary performer and 17-Time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett, who celebrated his 86th birthday on Friday, August 3rd, releases his latest CD, Tony Bennett: VIVA DUETS, worldwide today, October 23rd on C... (more...)