‘Brick House’ hit makers say no to White House invite
Vinette K. Pryce on 06/03/2026

‘Brick House’ hit makers say no to White House invite

“Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party.”That’s the statement the Commodores posted on Instagram recently.The message did not stop there. The Motown Records group who scored a hit by releasing the hit single “Brick House” in 1977 p

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Jemere Morgan rises in modern reggae with ‘Know Better’
Nelson A. King on 06/03/2026

Jemere Morgan rises in modern reggae with ‘Know Better’

Jemere Morgan continues to establish himself as one of reggae music’s emerging contemporary voices with the release of his new single “Know Better.”“Know Better” is a soulful reggae love ballad produced by multi-GRAMMY Award-winning artist and producer Damian Marley. “Blending warm musicianship with

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Miller Theatre looks ahead to 2026-27 season
Nelson A. King on 05/26/2026

Miller Theatre looks ahead to 2026-27 season

Columbia University’s Miller Theatre, under the exuberant leadership of Executive Director Melissa Smey, is set for a premiere-filled 2026-27 season.Miller Theatre described the season as “an invigorating mix of new music, early music, and jazz,” as well as the free programs Morningside Lights and P

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‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wins big at PitchBLACK Awards
Nelson A. King on 05/18/2026

‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wins big at PitchBLACK Awards

Black Public Media (BPM) says that Luchina Fisher’s “Hiding in Plain Sight,” a rousing exploration of the Black queer artists who have helped to shape every genre of popular music and culture, won the top prize of $150,000 at the ninth PitchBLACK Awards on May 7.The BPM event, which also included th

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Jada Kingdom releases music video for ‘Still Searching’
Nelson A. King on 05/18/2026

Jada Kingdom releases music video for ‘Still Searching’

Critically-acclaimed Jamaican recording artist Jada Kingdom continues to move with intention and on her own terms with the release of the official music video for “Still Searching,” a defining moment from one of her latest EPs Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World, according to Caribbean entertainment

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Beres Hammond powers Love and Harmony floating music festival
Nelson A. King on 05/18/2026

Beres Hammond powers Love and Harmony floating music festival

The Love & Harmony Easter voyage 2026, which made stops in Nassau, Bahamas and Ocho Rios, Jamaica is now in the record books as not just another cruise but a floating music festival powered by some of reggae and dancehall’s most iconic voices.According to Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment

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Konshens drops ‘Pool Party 2.0’ album
Nelson A. King on 05/12/2026

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party 2.0’ album

Jamaican dancehall star Konshens released Pool Party 2.0 on Friday, May 8, the follow-up to his widely acclaimed Pool Party album that helped reinforce his position as one of dancehall’s leading crossover acts.The original installment generated international attention, with records like “Back Dat Az

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Award-winning female violinist mentoring students through new musical residency
Milette Millington on 05/12/2026

Award-winning female violinist mentoring students through new musical residency

Late last month, violinist and composer Jessie Montgomery taught a Mentor Session to students from the Special Music School at the Kaufman Music Center (KMC), where she is an artist-in-residence for the 2025-2026 season. As one of the NYC-based performing arts and education non-profit organizations

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