Groove’s Back Productions (www.groovesback.com) artist K.Son has redefined R&B, and has put the world on notice. His latest project “Now and Forever” is the best independent R&B CD out there; every song has that passion and perseverance. The songwriting is impeccable and warm with spirit and you can tell K.Son …
Spyro Gyra | A Night Before Christmas
By Peggy Oliver
When Jay Beckenstein was asked how the name Spyro Gyra was birthed, he took the inspiration from a biology class called the spirogyra; also known as pond scum. Some persons might chuckle at such a choice. But no one could possibly laugh at their major musical impact especially for the smooth jazz movement, spanning a twenty-six disc resume.
Patti Austin | An Inspirational Holiday
By George Strand
Whenever Patti Austin‘s name comes to my mind, a reflection of deeply rooted rhythm & blues music illuminates. A sense, or shall I say, a great memory of classic joys of ‘Havana Candy’ automatically drifts into play.
Soul of the Holidays | Various Artists
By Terrill J. Hanna
What a unique way to not only feature a great selection of special music artists to an evening of fantastic, special Christmas music on stage. But to demonstrate how well WHUR/Howard University Records had produced this concert with proceeds to benefit their “Food2Feed” nonprofit organization, designed to help Washington DC area families with monetary donations & non-perishable food items.
Eldredge Jackson – Listening Pleasure From the moment Eldridge Jackson witnessed a performance from the King of Gospel Saxophone, Vernard Johnson, the then four year old had already figured out his destiny. Another key inspiration in Jackson’s life, a former NBA star turned contemporary jazz star, accelerated that dream. …
The Fall Funk Jazz Tour at The Arena TheaterFirst I would like to thank the Arena Theater, Marketta Rodriguez, and www.theurbanmusicscene.com for the media access pass to one of the hottest jazz concerts to come through Houston, Texas!The Fall Funk Jazz Tour featuring Doc Powell, The Jazz Crusaders, and George …
Brian McKnight | I’ll Be Home For Christmas
By Shellie A.
Bring in the Holiday Season with Brian McKnight and his New Christmas Album I’ll Be Home For Christmas. You’ll enjoy your all time favorites along with new ballads he crooned to. Brian McKnight is excellent. He stayed true to his craft and produced a great Christmas album.
If you dig the style of the flute, then find a special place on the couch somewhere. You are about to get served a got portion of it in “Sweet Water (Rezo)”, right alongside a plate of soft, mushy lyrical arrangements FEMI gave to ya a-la-carte. “….come into the water…let …
How wonderful is it to recognize another R&B group from the 60’s/70’s coming back into the new generation to represent who they were, what they stood for & what their true gifts led them to be later on in their respective careers. Its obvious where Patti Labelle, Nona Hendrix & …
Soweto Gospel Choir – Live at the Nelson Mandela Theatre Throughout world music history, the continent of South Africa is responsible for several musical wonders that pierce the soul and evoke pure enjoyment every time they step on stage. To name a few: Miriam Makeba, who passed recently, was still …
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