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The 12th Annual Central Brooklyn Festival – “It’s All Jazz” | April 1st-30th, 2011

Brooklyn’s contributions to the jazz world will be showcased during the 12th Annual Central Brooklyn Festival – It’s All Jazz, April 1-30, 2011, throughout Brooklyn.  This month long celebration during Jazz Appreciation Month is the longest continuous running grass roots festival dedicated to the art form JAZZ in New York City.    Participate, …

The ‘Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai | Feb. 5th-6th, 2011

‘Mahindra Blues Festival’ debuts in Mumbai


The Mahindra
Group today announced the launch of the first season of the Mahindra
Blues Festival. The festival, a first in India, will bring international
Blues superstars like Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Shemekia Copeland, and
Matt Schofield to Mumbai. The festival will also feature home grown
talent like Soulmate from Shillong, Saturday Night Blues band from
Kolkata and The Luke Kenny Mojo Jukebox. The two-day weekend festival
will be held on February 5-6, 2011 at the Mehboob Studio, Mumbai. As a
prelude to the festival, promotional gigs will be held at Blue Frog,
Mumbai, with prominent Indian Blues bands.

Speaking at the
Corporate Headquarters of Mahindra Group, Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice
Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, said, “The Blues, an
American art form, ironically doesn’t get as much attention as it
deserves in the country of its origin, and indeed, around the world. We
would like the Mahindra Blues Festival to give this genre of music an
overseas platform in the way that Montreux has done for Jazz”. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

The ‘Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai | Feb. 5th-6th, 2011

‘Mahindra Blues Festival’ debuts in Mumbai


The Mahindra
Group today announced the launch of the first season of the Mahindra
Blues Festival. The festival, a first in India, will bring international
Blues superstars like Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Shemekia Copeland, and
Matt Schofield to Mumbai. The festival will also feature home grown
talent like Soulmate from Shillong, Saturday Night Blues band from
Kolkata and The Luke Kenny Mojo Jukebox. The two-day weekend festival
will be held on February 5-6, 2011 at the Mehboob Studio, Mumbai. As a
prelude to the festival, promotional gigs will be held at Blue Frog,
Mumbai, with prominent Indian Blues bands.

Speaking at the
Corporate Headquarters of Mahindra Group, Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice
Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, said, “The Blues, an
American art form, ironically doesn’t get as much attention as it
deserves in the country of its origin, and indeed, around the world. We
would like the Mahindra Blues Festival to give this genre of music an
overseas platform in the way that Montreux has done for Jazz”. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

The ‘Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai | Feb. 5th-6th, 2011

‘Mahindra Blues Festival’ debuts in Mumbai


The Mahindra
Group today announced the launch of the first season of the Mahindra
Blues Festival. The festival, a first in India, will bring international
Blues superstars like Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Shemekia Copeland, and
Matt Schofield to Mumbai. The festival will also feature home grown
talent like Soulmate from Shillong, Saturday Night Blues band from
Kolkata and The Luke Kenny Mojo Jukebox. The two-day weekend festival
will be held on February 5-6, 2011 at the Mehboob Studio, Mumbai. As a
prelude to the festival, promotional gigs will be held at Blue Frog,
Mumbai, with prominent Indian Blues bands.

Speaking at the
Corporate Headquarters of Mahindra Group, Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice
Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, said, “The Blues, an
American art form, ironically doesn’t get as much attention as it
deserves in the country of its origin, and indeed, around the world. We
would like the Mahindra Blues Festival to give this genre of music an
overseas platform in the way that Montreux has done for Jazz”. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

The ‘Joy To The World’ Festival in Philadelphia | Dec. 16th-19th, 2010

“Diddy in December” Highlights Inaugural Joy to the
World Fest in Philadelphia; All-star Events to Raise Money, Combat
Critical Social Issues

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jamie Foxx, among
stars to headline December weekend of celebrity events in Philadelphia
to enliven holidays for the needy, draw focus to hunger, homelessness
and youth development

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 8, 2010


Music mogul and entertainer Sean “Diddy” Combs, Grammy- and Academy
Award-winner Jamie Foxx and internationally renowned songstress Regina
Belle are among the litany of stars converging on the city Dec. 16-19 to
initiate the inaugural Joy to the World Fest.

The December weekend of activities is designed to offer food, health
services, education and information with a touch of stardust to children
and families across Greater Philadelphia that are facing financial
hardship during this holiday season.

The event is the brainchild of Tyrone L. Gilliams Jr., a University
of Pennsylvania graduate and ordained minister who heads T.L. Gilliams,
LLC, a Pennsylvania-based private commodities trading firm with global
holdings.

Marvin Sapp & Israel Houghton & New Breed Live in Concert | Dec. 29th, 2010

Marvin Sapp and Israel Houghton & New Breed in New Year’s Concert in the Washington, DC Area December 29th



Pastors Lyle and Deborah Dukes Host
New Year’s Concert with Marvin Sapp and Israel Houghton & New Breed
Wednesday Evening, December 29th at Hylton Chapel in Woodbridge,
Virginia and a FREE New Year’s Eve Celebration service at the Harvest
Life Changers Church on Friday, December 31st.

Woodbridge, VA (PRWEB) December 8, 2010


Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award winning gospel artist Pastor Marvin
Sapp and Grammy, Stellar and Dove award winner Israel Houghton & New
Breed, both internationally-recognized worship leaders, recording
artists, songwriters, and producers will join Bishop Lyle Dukes, Pastor
Deborah Dukes and Harvest Life Changers Church for an exciting time of
powerful praise and worship as they usher in 2011 with a full concert on
Wednesday, December 29th.

Also, on Friday, December 31, 2010, join Bishop Lyle Dukes, Pastor
Deborah Dukes and the Harvest Life Changers Church family at their
Potomac Mills Location for a special New Year’s Eve service. The service
begins at 10:00 pm (doors open at 9:00 pm) and will feature powerful
praise and worship, special performances, selections from the Harvest
Life Changers Mass Choir, as well as an inspirational message from
Bishop and Pastor Dukes. To continue, Please click “MORE”!

The 2011 Portland Jazz Festival | Feb. 18th-27th, 2011

SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE, REGINA CARTER, DON BYRON,
THE 3 COHENS, RANDY WESTON, JOSHUA REDMAN,
AND ESPERANZA SPALDING TO HEADLINE THE 2011 PORTLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL


BRIDGES AND BOUNDARIES:
JEWISH & AFRICAN AMERICANS PLAYING JAZZ TOGETHER

The 2011 Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Portland Jazz Festival presented by US Bankwill be held Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 27 at venues throughout Portland.  The week-long festival will include jazz education and outreach along with a series of concerts all supporting the 2011theme, Bridges and Boundaries: Jewish & African Americans Playing Jazz Together.
 
Among this year’s headliners are the SFJAZZ Collective, in the world premiere of new repertoire paying homage to African American pop icon Stevie Wonder; NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston, performing solo piano in support of his new release, The Storyteller, and autobiography, African Rhythms: The Autobiography of Randy Weston; celebrated clarinetist Don Byronand his new project dedicated to the great Jewish entertainer, Mickey Katz – a reunion of the groundbreaking and virtuosic klezmer ensemble that recorded Byron’s eponymous Nonesuch album and spearheaded the klezmer revival in the 1990s; a special performance by The 3 Cohens,featuring siblings, trumpeter Avishai Cohen, saxophonist/clarinetist Anat Cohen, and pianist Yuval Cohen; famed African American violinist Regina Carter will return to Portland, presenting her newest project, Reverse Thread, which traces the musical history of African cultures, including tribes of Ugandan Jews; saxophonist Joshua Redman – son of African American saxophonist Dewey Redman and Jewish American dancer Renee Shedroff – leading his new project, James Farm,that includes both African American and Jewish American musicians; andthe Portland Jazz Festival’s new Artistic & Community Ambassador,bassist Esperanza Spalding (who will lead her new Chamber Music Society in an exclusive Portland area engagement). To Continue, Please click “MORE”!

The 2011 Portland Jazz Festival | Feb. 18th-27th, 2011

SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE, REGINA CARTER, DON BYRON,
THE 3 COHENS, RANDY WESTON, JOSHUA REDMAN,
AND ESPERANZA SPALDING TO HEADLINE THE 2011 PORTLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL


BRIDGES AND BOUNDARIES:
JEWISH & AFRICAN AMERICANS PLAYING JAZZ TOGETHER

The 2011 Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Portland Jazz Festival presented by US Bankwill be held Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 27 at venues throughout Portland.  The week-long festival will include jazz education and outreach along with a series of concerts all supporting the 2011theme, Bridges and Boundaries: Jewish & African Americans Playing Jazz Together.
 
Among this year’s headliners are the SFJAZZ Collective, in the world premiere of new repertoire paying homage to African American pop icon Stevie Wonder; NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston, performing solo piano in support of his new release, The Storyteller, and autobiography, African Rhythms: The Autobiography of Randy Weston; celebrated clarinetist Don Byronand his new project dedicated to the great Jewish entertainer, Mickey Katz – a reunion of the groundbreaking and virtuosic klezmer ensemble that recorded Byron’s eponymous Nonesuch album and spearheaded the klezmer revival in the 1990s; a special performance by The 3 Cohens,featuring siblings, trumpeter Avishai Cohen, saxophonist/clarinetist Anat Cohen, and pianist Yuval Cohen; famed African American violinist Regina Carter will return to Portland, presenting her newest project, Reverse Thread, which traces the musical history of African cultures, including tribes of Ugandan Jews; saxophonist Joshua Redman – son of African American saxophonist Dewey Redman and Jewish American dancer Renee Shedroff – leading his new project, James Farm,that includes both African American and Jewish American musicians; andthe Portland Jazz Festival’s new Artistic & Community Ambassador,bassist Esperanza Spalding (who will lead her new Chamber Music Society in an exclusive Portland area engagement). To Continue, Please click “MORE”!

The International Music Festival Conference in Las Vegas | Dec. 5th – 7th, 2010

International Music Festival Conference Announces IMFCON Showcase The International Music Festival Conference announced today their inaugural IMFCON showcase presented by Harmony Festival and Skyline Music. The showcase will take place Monday, December 6th at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. International Music Festival Conference New York, NY (Vocus/PRWE December 02, …

The International Music Festival Conference in Las Vegas | Dec. 5th – 7th, 2010

International Music Festival Conference Announces IMFCON Showcase The International Music Festival Conference announced today their inaugural IMFCON showcase presented by Harmony Festival and Skyline Music. The showcase will take place Monday, December 6th at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. International Music Festival Conference New York, NY (Vocus/PRWE December 02, …

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