Mary J. Blige‘s new single, Breathing, which is a collaboration done with Brooklyn rapper Fabolous, is already being called a hit. The laid-back R&B song and its official video were released on August 16. Both have been getting nothing but positive reviews from fans of the artists and music critics.
If you have not yet seen the music video or heard the track, click here or on the image above to watch and listen, and remember to like, comment, and share.
The “Love & Togetherness” concert, which was initially announced for Hope Gardens on Saturday, August 17th, will now be held at Mas Camp, Stadium North (in Kingston, Jamaica).
This unforgettable evening of soulful music will be headlined by Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics, an ensemble that had 12 straight Top 10 Billboard R&B singles and 5 gold singles in the early 1970s. The lineup also includes Richie Stephens, who just released an outstanding soul music album dubbed “The Soul of Richie Stephens.” On top of that, KashieF Lindo, Wayne Wade, and Heather Cummings-Williams are confirmed and will perform.
“Love & Togetherness” is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. local time. Tickets are available in three tiers: general admission J$8,000, VIP J$20,000, and the exclusive cabana package J$249,000.
Physical passes can be purchased at: Ocean’s 11 (Ocho Rios), Neil’s Auto Service & Auditorium at 22A Ward Avenue (Mandeville), Portmore Mall Pharmacy (St. Catherine), Rubis Gas Station in front of Merl Grove (Constant Spring Road), Liguanea Drug & Garden Centre (Liguanea), and Devon Bourne Rubis Gas Station (Half Way Tree).
The South Africa-based Digital Satellite Television (DStv) will present the 11th Delicious International Food & Music Festival on September 21st and 22nd at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, located in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, just north of Johannesburg.
This event is all about uniting people through food, music, arts and fashion. International pop stars Janet Jackson and Jill Scott will join local legends Thandiswa Mazwai, Sjava, and others on the main stage. Click here for tickets.
The Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience, which will be held at The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa California from August 30th to September 1st, is a celebration of the rich tapestry of Black culture.
With renowned Grammy-winning musician Robert Glasper at the helm, The Black Radio Experience will present performances by several top-tier musical acts. John Legend, Jill Scott, André 3000, Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, Common, Pete Rock, and DJ Jazzy Jeff are just some of the names on the lineup.
For additional information and links to tickets, visit bluenotejazz.com/black-radio-experience.
Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank, collectively known as TGT, will join BBD (Ricky, Michael, and Ronnie), as well as Silk, for the upcoming R&B Forever Tour. Although the organizers are currently working to finalize all shows, they have shared some of the confirmed dates and locations. See Below.
October 4, 2024 – Inglewood, CA
October 11, 2024 – Dallas, TX
October 18, 2024 – Miami, FL
November 9, 2024 – Brooklyn, NY
November 16, 2024 – Greensboro, NC
December 8, 2024 – Milwaukee, WI
December 27, 2024 – Atlanta, GA
For additional information, and to purchase tickets, visit rnbforevertour.com.
Two of pop music’s most notable stars from the 1960s and 1970s, Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, will headline the inaugural Fool in Love Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Hollywood Park, on the grounds adjacent to Sofi Stadium.
This event is unique in that its lineup has some of the most beloved performers, all of whom have successful careers spanning decades: Al Green, Santana, Charlie Wilson, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan, The Jacksons, The O’Jays, George Clinton, Kool & The Gang, Stevie B, and that is just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, visit foolinlove.com.
Howard Gumbo’s Sohnai’s Summer Soirée is a night filled with delicious food, lively music, and great company. It’s an in-person event that will be held at 1019 Del Paso Blvd. in Sacramento, California, on August 24th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.
It will feature performances by R&B singer Bobby V, as well as several local artists: Aldin, Sohnai, Yumz Awkword, The Turffeinz, and others. Comedian Hannibal Thompson will host, and tickets are available via Eventbrite.
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