So many reasons to mourn music's shining star, Maurice White. He was the founder and Leader of the iconic group Earth, Wind and Fire (also known as the Elements). White died in Los Angeles on Wednesday at the age of 74.   Verdine White, his brother and bass guitarist for the group gave a statement to the Associated Press which stated: "My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep" and went on to say,  "While the world has lost another great musician and legend, our family asks that our privacy is respected as we start what will be a very difficult and life changing transition in our lives. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes."  Steve Harvey conducted an amazing tribute this morning on his show, "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" and noted on twitter the influence of this group to his upbringing. One of the greatest bands to ever do it. # EWF # RIPMauriceWhite " pic.twitter.com/kEC

​​ Lalah Hathaway and Kindred the Family Soul to Headline the 2nd Annual ATL Soul Life Music Fest, in Atlanta, GA  ​      Atlanta, GA (February 3, 2016)   ATL Soul Life Music Fest has announced its 2016 Memorial Day weekend lineup featuring Lalah Hathaway, The Robert Glasper Experiment, Syleena Johnson, Eric Roberson, and Anthony David on  Saturday, May 28th .  Kindred the Family Soul, Angie Stone, Avery*Sunshine, Rahsaan Patterson, and Goapele will close out the two-day fest on  Sunday, May 29th  at Wolf Creek Amphitheater. Hailed as the largest annual Soul Music Festival in the SE region  and sponsored by McDonalds, in 2015, fans traveled from all over the U.S for this first-of-its-kind experience.   Last year’s inaugural festival sold out  with a record setting attendance of  5,300  on the first night and  over 5,100  on the second.  ​ Check out last year’s highlights below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUWF3E_8fA&feature=youtu.be