Before The Magic City Classic big game on October 28th, there’s gonna be The Magic City Classic Concert the day before – on Friday, October 27th – at the historical Boutwell Auditorium (1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard in Birmingham, AL).
It will star the legendary Isley Brothers along with some of their musical friends: Lyfe Jennings, Regina Belle and Shirley Murdock. Starting time is 7pm, and tickets are available via etix.
Five-time Grammy-winning pianist, composer, producer, and founding member of the Kennedy Center’s Hip-Hop Culture Council, Robert Glasper, will be celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center – 1551 Trap Road – in Vienna, Virginia, on Saturday, September 9th.
This one night only concert will feature a host of special guests, namely: Cordae, Common, Lupe Fiasco, T3 (of Slum Village), and Rapsody. Click here for tickets.
In 1993, the legendary Grammy Award winning band Arrested Development released their classic single People Everyday, and it immediately catapulted their careers to a whole new level. To that end, they have been doing a series of shows in honor of its 30th anniversary.
One of the events that’s on their itinerary is Music at the Intersection, happening on September 9th and 10th at the Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis. Following that, on September 16th, they will be at the Roaring Riot Kickoff Jam at the NoDa Brewing Company (North End Taproom) in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The other two dates in September are on the 23rd – at the Delicious Music Festival in Johannesburg – and at the end of the month, September 29th through October 1st, at the Caloundra Music Festival in Queensland, Australia.
The Minnesota State Fair kicked off yesterday – August 24 – and will run until Labor Day, Monday, September 4th. It’s got several fun-filled, family friendly attractions, games, food and shopping, as well as various live shows, all with star-studded performers.
One of the most notable concerts will be on Sunday, August 27th on the grandstand stage. There, popstar Chaka Khan will perform along with legendary R&B ensemble, Boyz II Men. They will be joined by special guest NUNNABOVE.
Escape to Barbados for the Jazz Excursion & Golf Weekend on October 12th through 15th at the newly renovated Sam Lord’s Castle – A Wyndham Grand Resort. The organizers are promising that this will be the Caribbean’s most sizzling getaway!
You will be treated to the incredible talents of Regina Belle, Peabo Bryson, Chris Spencer, celebrity DJ Flex Alexander, and an impressive lineup of artists and golf celebrities, including New York Knick’s John Starks. Visit their website for additional information, and to reserve your spot.
American soul band Black Pumas has just released the lead single from their upcoming album – Chronicles of a Diamond – which will be released on October 27th.
The track, titled More Than A Love Song, and its official video, are out now on all music platforms. Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals, and remember to like, comment and share.
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, composer and bandleader, Jon Batiste, is back with a new twenty-one track LP called World Music Radio. Released on August 18th via Verve Label Group – a division of UMG Recordings Inc. – the album is a conglomerate of genres.
As diverse as the sounds are on this record, so too are the artists that are featured. There are collaborations with JID, Native Soul, Kenny G, Lil Wayne, Leigh-Anne, Heroes, Michael Batiste, Jon Bellion, Fireboy DML, Rita Payés, NewJeans and Camilo.
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