More sad newss for the first week of 2022 , we have learned today that another member of the pioneering Hip-Hop group Force MDs has died. Jessie D, whose real name is Jessie Lee Daniels, was announced dead on the group’s official Facebook page on Tuesday (January 4). “To one hell of an entertainer. ‘Jessie… Read more »
The first inductees into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame have been named. The announcement of the Walk of Fame, located in Atlanta, was announced by State Rep. Erica Thomas. The unveiling ceremony takes place on June 17. James Brown, Beyonce, and Usher will be among the first inductees. The new Walk of… Read more »
As we celebrate Black Music Month there can’t be a celebration of music without honoring one of the best musicians of all time, Prince. Prince is admired by fans as well as musical peers, at one time Eric Clapton was asked what it was like to be the greatest guitar player alive to which he… Read more »
The ceremony for the Black Music and Entertainment Walk Of Fame is happening in Atlanta, Georgia on June 17th. This year’s inductees include Michael Jackson, Sean “Love” Combs, Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin, Missy Elliott, Outkast, Beyoncé, and Usher Raymond. Details on the event are forthcoming, however, Michael Mauldin, Black American Music Association Co-Founder said in… Read more »
It’s taken 20 years to complete but the National Museum of African American Music has opened in Nashville. The museum offers seven galleries and includes artifacts from various historical periods starting with the 1600s. One of the items is a platinum record that belonged to Marvin Gaye, another item is Louis Armstrong’s trumpet, also on… Read more »
