One name that always stands out on any ticket is that of singer-songwriter Regina Belle. The U.S. star, who is known for her mega hits “Baby Come to Me” and “Make It Like It Was,” has been added to the Miramar Jazz Festival lineup.
The event will also feature Jonathan Butler, David Sanborn and Eric Essix. It all goes down on Saturday, April 2nd at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater. Get tickets here.
American jazz saxophonist, composer and producer Kenny G is confirmed to play at the BJCC Concert Hall – 2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N – in Birmingham, Alabama this Friday, March 25. He will be joined by fellow instrumentalists Kim Scott and Eric Essix. Starting time is 7:30pm.
This concert is being presented by AEG. Tickets are available at the BJCC box office as well as online (ticketmaster).
The Apollo Theater will come alive on March 30th as two prominent public figures from the black community will be on stage. This is not a music event however, it is a conversation between author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates and legendary hip-hop MC Black Thought (a member of The Roots crew).
The men will be discussing their work, what has inspired them and the ways in which they are reimagining their artforms for the future. Starting time is 7pm. Click here for tickets.
Veteran gospel singer-songwriter LaShun Pace died on Monday, March 21, 2022. The Stellar Award winner and evangelist was apparently sick for many years, and eventually passed away of organ failure.
She became known while she was with the sibling singing group The Anointed Pace Sisters. LaShun Pace was 60 years old when she died.
As they continue their tour in Africa, Jamaican artists Tydal Kamau and Turbulence will be stopping at JR’s Braai House – 98 Bulwer Road – in Durban, South Africa this Saturday, March 26th.
The men will be supported by several African artists and selectors on what the locals are calling a Passa Passa Street Bash. Starting time is 4pm and there is a general entrance fee of R100.
Gospel recording artists Yael Hilton, Jabari Johnson and Randy Weston will be heading out on the road in April for the Risk Takers Tour. So far they have announced eight shows, with the first scheduled for Baton Rouge on the 19th.
When sharing information about the event on his social media platform Johnson wrote the following: “Because change nor reward happen without calculated risk!” Implying that the team is taking a risk in embarking on this project. Get all related information about the Risk Takers Tour here.
Gold Up – the musical duo of Raphael (from France) and dancehall composer Zack Ariyah – has just shared a new single titled Location. The soothing afro-beat tune features vocals from Jamaican dancehall star Busy Signal and Ghanaian recording artist Kelvyn Boy.
Location went live on all digital streaming platform on March 18 and was accompanied by the release of the official video on YouTube.
