SOUL MUSIC COVERAGE

Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Vocal Competition Set for 6/1 in Chicago

High school vocalists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri will compete on Saturday, June 1 at a regional for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition. Sponsored by th... (more...)

The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz Set for DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL, 6/25-30

Grande Absente and Air France present the return of 'The Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz' at the DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL, June 25 - 30 at Birdland. (more...)

The President Remarks on Presenting Carole King the Gershwin Prize

Thank you. I have to say that as the podium came out, which meant that was my cue, my mother-in-law said, 'Oh, shoot.' (Laughter.) True story -- she was getting into the music. (Laughter.) Welcom... (more...)

John Forte Tapped to Compose Theme for CBS' BROOKLYN DA

Composer, writer and documentarian John Forté has crafted the original theme song and music for the CBS News documentary series BROOKLYN DA, which will premiere May 28, 2013 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the C... (more...)

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Announce Grand Point North Music Festival

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals along with Higher Ground Presents have announced the 3rd annual Grand Point North Music Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2013.... (more...)

Dave Davies to Release I WILL BE ME Album, 6/4; Kicks Off Summer Tour in NY, 5/27

The man who forever changed the sound of rock 'n' roll when he invented distortion, Kink's legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material! To be released on Cleopatra... (more...)

Members of Punk Rock Band X Speak About Ray Manzarek

It is with sad and heavy hearts that the members of the seminal punk rock band, X, pay tribute to their friend and mentor, Ray Manzarek. (more...)

THE PURGE Motion Picture Soundtrack Set for 6/4 Release

Back Lot Music will release the soundtrack for The Purge, Universal Pictures' upcoming speculative thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, on June 4, 2013, it was announced today. The Purge Ori... (more...)

The Inaugural LP Tour Added to 2013 Beach Concert Series at Mandalay Bay

Making its debut at the Mandalay Bay Beach Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m., The LP Tour features four incredible bands as they play their most celebrated albums front to back. This year's bands include Big ... (more...)

K Michelle Releases First Single From Upcoming Album REBELLIOUS SOUL

After countless sold out shows in major cities, a mixtape and singles with lyrics that throngs of fans know by heart, everyone's favorite R&B bad girl K Michelle, is set to release 'Very Special' (VSO... (more...)

R&B Superstar Jaheim Returns With a New Album

After a long hiatus, R&B super crooner, Jaheim is back by popular demand with a new album, aptly entitled, 'Appreciation Day,' scheduled to hit stores this fall. (more...)

Singer/Songwriter JT Spangler Celebrates Release of First Full Length Album

Nashville-based soul-pop singer/songwriter JT Spangler (http://jtspangler.com/) celebrates the release of his album What's A Little Heartbreak, which seamlessly blends in the influences of Motown, Ste... (more...)

20th Annual Telluride Blues and Brews Festival Announces Lineup

The 20th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival proudly announced their 2013 festival lineup. Blues & Brews celebrates their twentieth year in Telluride, Colorado this year with headliners The Black ... (more...)

Drake Announces Fourth Annual OVA Festival

MTV.com reports that Drake has announced the fourth annual OVO Festival to be held in his native Toronto. (more...)

Frank Ocean Tops O MUSIC AWARD Nominations

Get ready, mouth-frothing friends — it's time to vote! The O Music Awards kick off TODAY, May 16, with a whole passel of new categories and nominees on OMusicAwards.com. Did your favorite band/app/wha... (more...)

SummerStage 2013 Announces Latin Programming

With twenty shows and forty artists over three months and the capacity for over fifty thousand audience members, New York City's SummerStage Festival presents the continental United States' largest ar... (more...)

Amanda Palmer and Alt Variety Magazine Join for 'Save the Mermaid Parade' Concert, 5/25

Coney Island USA has announced that Amanda Palmer and Alt Variety Magazine have joined forces for a concert on May 25th at 7pm at the Bowery Ballroom. All proceeds from this benefit will support Coney... (more...)

Transcendence Artist Series Features Sutton Foster, Carrie Manolakos & More, 7/13

The Transcendence Artist Series, is a collection of one night concerts with individual artists in a variety of remarkable settings throughout Wine Country. From wine caves and vineyards back to the Ja... (more...)

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Announce Grand Point North Music Festival

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals along with Higher Ground Presents have announced the 3rd annual Grand Point North Music Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2013.... (more...)

Usher to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award at Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Musi... (more...)

Joe's Pub to Make Brooklyn Debut at Great GoogaMooga Festival, 5/17-19

Joe's Pub at The Public will make its debut in Brooklyn as a co-presenter at the second annual Great GoogaMooga Festival in Prospect Park. The three-day outdoor food, drink and music festival is produ... (more...)

UME's 'ICON' Series Continues with 16 New Collections in Stores Today

Today, May 14, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases 16 new single-disc collections in its acclaimed ICON series from some of music's most legendary artists. (more...)

Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor Announce '2013 Ultimate Louisiana Party II' Tour Dates

Hit City Digital Records has announced Henry Turner, Jr. & Flavor's 2013 Ultimate Louisiana Party II tour dates from June to September. The band will once again go on their annual circuit of Texas, Ar... (more...)

Cristin Milioti, Tonya Pinkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Set for Joe's Pub, May-June 2013

Joe's Pub at The Public welcomes world premieres, highly-anticipated debuts and the return of many esteemed performers this May and June. Funny girl JULIE KLAUSNER makes her debut with two evenings of... (more...)

Wolf Trap to Present Earth, Wind & Fire, Widespread Panic and Rock of Ages

Soul-pop phenomenon Earth, Wind & Fire (EFW) makes a highly anticipated return to the Filene Center in an explosive show that features tracks from their most recent album Now, Then & Forever (2012) an... (more...)