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.
Lauryn Hill will give a special 25th anniversary performance of her first solo album – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, released in 1998 – at the Mystic Amphitheater in Prior Lake, Minnesota, on Friday, September 8th.
Lauryn Hill’s soulful voice propelled her to the top of the hip-hop and R&B charts at the end of the 20th century. Her sound, often categorized as neo-soul, bridges hip-hop and mainstream popular music. Fueled by the success of the single Doo Wop (That Thing), the aforementioned album went multi-Platinum in several countries. Hill was nominated for 10 Grammy Awards and won five, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.
Planet 9, the American independent record label founded by R&B singer Mýa, has just released a new Caribbean-pop single called Whine. The song went live on streaming platforms this past Friday, August 18th. It’s performed by Mýa and it features veteran dancehall deejay Bounty Killer.
The pair have also shared the record’s official video, which can be viewed on Mýa‘s YouTube channel. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
Nigerian Afro gospel artist Limoblaze has just dropped a new single called My Matter. Shared via his own Limoblaze Music, in collaboration with Reach Records, the track also features Victor Thompson and Becca Folkes.
“This song is about prioritizing praise and thanksgiving to God regardless of the situation.” The preceding is a statement from Limoblaze. Click here to stream and/or download My Matter from your preferred music platform.
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