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University of Rochester Honors Opera Singer Jessye Norman
The University of Rochester has announced that it will present an honorary doctorate of music to Jessye Norman, one of the world’s leading classical sopranos. Norman will receive the honorary degree at...
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Hip-Hop Band The Roots Grow Large in New Philadelphia Mural
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The house band for NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” is living large in its hometown of Philadelphia. Members of The Roots are now depicted on a multistory mural on the back wall...
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Happy 74th Birthday, Music Legend Tina Turner
According to Wikipedia.com, Anna Mae Bullock (born November 26, 1939), best known by her stage name Tina Turner, is a world-renowned singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career has spanned more...
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Herbie Hancock Named Harvard’s 2014 Norton Professor of Poetry
World-renowned jazz musician and composer Herbie Hancock has been named Harvard University’s 2014 Norton Professor of Poetry. Hancock will give six lectures this spring on topics that include “The...
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Estelle Teams Up with Face Forward Foundation to Sing Out Against Domestic...
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle will perform at Face Forward Foundation’s Fifth Annual Gala, “A Venetian Masquerade” September 13, at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. When Estelle...
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Pharrell Williams Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On top of his seven Grammy awards, Pharrell’s success is now cemented in the streets of LA. The singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer was honored with a star on the...
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Pharrell Williams Lands A “Happy” Book Deal with Putnam Books
Prolific producer, musical artist and “The Voice” coach Pharrell Williams (pictured) recently secured a deal with publisher Putnam Books for a series inspired by his hit song, “Happy,” according to USA...
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Kendrick Lamar Honored by California State Senate with “Generational Icon” Award
Kendrick Lamar continues to rack up just as much critical acclaim as he has album sales – the latest praise coming from the senate floor of his home state. On Monday, the 27-year-old Grammy...
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Common Delivers Commencement Speech, Receives Honorary Doctorate at...
WINSTON-SALEM — Award-winning hip-hop recording artist and actor Common encouraged nearly 1,000 graduating students from Winston-Salem State University to follow and trust in their paths to achieve...
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R.I.P. Grammy Award-Winning Singer and Chart-Topping Artist Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole, the Grammy Award-winning singer whose hits included “Inseparable,” “This Will Be,” “Our Love,” “Pink Cadillac” and “Unforgettable,” a virtual duet with her father, Nat King Cole, that...
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Mavis Staples Tells Her Own Story in HBO Documentary “Mavis!”
article by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph. D. via theroot.com Legendary singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples has been in the business of making music and changing lives for over 60 years. The...
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R.I.P. Musical Master, Genius and Unforgettable Legend Prince
article by Lori Lakin Hutcherson Even though the news is minutes old, I’m sure you’ve all heard by now. I still can’t process it fully, and am having serious trouble accepting it, but after following...
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R.I.P. Grammy Award Winning Soul Artist Billy Paul
article by Kellee Terrell via hellobeautiful.com On Sunday morning, Philadelphia-born soul singer Billy Paul passed away in New Jersey home after battling cancer, his manager Beverly Gay confirmed to...
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R.I.P. Grammy Award-Winning Jazz, Pop and R&B Vocal Master Al Jarreau
article by Lori Lakin Hutcherson According to the New York Times, Al Jarreau, a versatile vocalist who sold millions of records and won numerous Grammys for his work in jazz, pop and R&B, died on...
View ArticleGrammy Award Winner Esperanza Spalding Joins Harvard’s Department of Music as...
via blavity.com Esperanza Spalding is at the top of her field. She’s won just about every award a musician can…
View ArticleGrammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Rebecca Rubin via variety.com Mary J. Blige will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the recording…
View ArticleR.I.P. Artistic Genius and Musical Legend Aretha Franklin, 76, Forever the...
by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) According to nytimes.com, American singer, pianist, and composer Aretha Franklin died at her home in…
View ArticleBorn On This Day in 1928: Ruth Brown, Grammy and Tony Award-Winning “Queen of...
by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) Ruth Alston Brown (born Ruth Weston), singer-songwriter and actress known for hit songs such as “So…
View ArticleBorn On This Day in 1950: Grammy Award-Winning Singer Natalie Cole
Natalie Maria Cole was born on February 6, 1950, and grew up in a heavily musical atmosphere in Los Angeles’…
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Mavis Staples Tells Her Own Story in HBO Documentary "Mavis!"
Mavis Staples attends the NY Premiere of HBO’s documentary film ‘MAVIS!’ at Florence Gould Hall on February 24, 2016 in New York City. (MICHAEL LOCCISANO/GETTY IMAGES FOR HBO) article by Nsenga K....
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