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There was a time in America that music was divided into popular and race music. But at the very start of the Grammys, the role
February 13, 2017
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There was a time in America that music was divided into popular and race music. But at the very start of the Grammys, the role
Renown jazz, pop and R&B singer Al Jarreau recently canceled his 2017 tour due to exhaustion. He passed away this morning, Sunday, Feb. 12 at
Incredibly talented. Classically trained. And capable of singing opera in seven languages all describe music phenom Bilal. Bilal Sayeed Oliver is a creative and unique
Shirley Ann Bryant of Detroit has a new approach to being an artistic dance director. No stranger to jazz, flapper dresses, and paired swing routines,
Maysa Leak, former lead singer with the British band/group Incognito, left it all on the stage as she performed her closing set of medleys at the
As a part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York, Grammy award-winning and well known jazz musician Robert Glasper and renowned jazz pianist
If you will be in the Detroit area this weekend and you still need something to do on Father’s Day, and the “dad” in your
Rnbuntapped has built a platform for emerging R&B artists across the country to perform in Atlanta, GA. They created an environment where millennials can enjoy
The new year got off to an inauspicious start after it was announced that Natalie Cole had died at the age of 65. The daughter of
On a seasonably warm August night in Atlanta, a quiet storm was brewing inside Little Five Point’s Aisle 5. The redesigned concert venue is fairly
The Musical Art Institute is the brainchild of Michael and Lana Manson. This organization was created with the children of Chicago in mind. “Our devotion
J’miah Nabawi Award-winning action storyteller author, Welcome to Friendly: Meet Julio Gonzalez What inspired you to be an entertainer and author? I grew up listening
[jwplatform DfqpoIwt] Rolling Out is giving its readers a chance to win a DVD copy of Kirk Whalum’s The Gospel According to Jazz (IV). There are
Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum says “I’m pretty sure that the average person doesn’t consider music a high calling: it is.” This is evident as Whalum elevates
Bessie Smith’s achingly sincere vocals helped elevate blues and jazz into popular standing in American culture, and the legendary singer’s story is being told in HBO’s highly anticipated “Bessie.”
Rolling out recently spoke with Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist and songwriter Kirk Whalum about his latest project, The Gospel According to Jazz (IV), his work with
Grammy-award winning jazz saxophonist and songwriter Kirk Whalum explores the integration of jazz and gospel with rhythm and blues via a series of live performances on his
The Harlem Fine Arts Show is the largest traveling art show in the U.S. dedicated to showcasing artists and art of the African diaspora; and it’s set to launch this week with events throughout All-Star weekend.
Hailing from Chicago’s South Side, renowned jazz vocalist Zemrah has played every classic hot spot in the city from the Cotton Club to the Saber
There aren’t many festivals that can bring the complete essence of black music and culture to the forefront in one setting. For 20 years, Jason
