Three-time GRAMMY®-nominated Motown Artist, KEM, has announced dates for his 2015 U.S. Headlining “PROMISE TO LOVE TOUR” with special guest, TAMAR BRAXTON . KEM’s “PROMISE TO LOVE TOUR” kicks off on Friday, November 6 in Los Angeles, CA and is named for his current CD by the same name. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, September 18, 2015. Ticket, presale and VIP package information is available at MusicByKEM.com.   KEM’s galvanizing live performances have captivated audiences for years and have catapulted him into the ranks as one of music’s top touring acts. KEM promises to deliver an unforgettable experience to audiences that will include his classic hits such as “Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Share My Life” and “Why Would You Stay,” along with new favorites from his ‘PROMISE TO LOVE’ CD, including the dynamic, chart-topping singles, “It’s You” and “Nobody,” and the CD’s title track, “Promise To Love.”   “I’ve been ...

Conya Doss Gives VII Reasons to Fall in Love Photo Credit: Stephen Midgette Falling in love is definitely not hard to do, especially when you have a beautifully, soulful songstress singing the sweet melodies of the full rush of a love song. If you've never had the love experience, Conya Doss gives you seven reasons to step out on faith and try something new. 'VII' is the title of another classic in the making. Photo Credit: Stephen Midgette The Queen of Indie Soul has returned and she's not holding anything back with this newest collection of honey suckle soul music. From the introductory track, "Gone" and the follow up of "Fragments"; both infused with funky rhythms (which include the hi hat, snare and guitar,) the electric feeling that these tracks give off, leaves you wanting, hoping and needing to fall hard for the one you're with. Tracks like "You Got Me" is reminscant of memorable Ms. Doss classics as her tru...

The Thrill is Gone: B.B. King Dead at 89         Blues Icon and one heck of a guitarist, BB King dies in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2015.       The 89-year-old was a 15-time Grammy Award winner and was a member of the Rock and Roll and Blues Hall of Fames. Accompanied by his long-time partner, Lucille ; he achieved so many more accolades, which included:  a Lifetime Achievement Award,  Presidential Medal of the Arts; President Medal of Freedom ; the international Polar Music Prize ; and honorary doctorates from Yale and Brown. King influenced Thousands of musicians in many genre's. Everyone from musical greats Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page ,Mike Bloomfield, Stevie Ray Vaughan as well as   Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Bono and  Jimi Hendrix . Among the numerous acts he performed or recorded with were Hendrix, Clapton, U2, Bobby "Blue'' Bland, Ronnie Wood ...

  Soul Returns to the City of Baltimore:   Six Officers Charged in the Death of Freddie Gray       #NoJusticeNoPeace: Baltimore, MD youth exercise their frustration with the death of Freddie Gray by rioting.  Photo: AFP  #UnitedWeStand: Thousands marched in protest across the country.       Friday, May 1st, 2015 [May Day], State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that criminal charges would be brought on the six Officers involved in what was identified as 'Depraved Heart-Murder'. As of Friday afternoon, five of the six officers were in custody, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said.  Cliff Owen - Associated Press  According to the Baltimore Sun, Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., 45, who was the driver of a police van that carried Gray through the streets of Baltimore, was charged with second-degree murder , manslaughter, second-degree assault, two vehicular manslaughter...

  Soul in the City Comes to the ATL  THE ATL SOUL LIFE MUSIC FEST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND May 23 and 24, 2015 @ 7 pm Wolf Creek Amphitheater 3025 Merk Road, Atlanta, Georgia (2 nd Entrance on Enon Rd.) www. ticketalternative.com   This two-day festival makes its dramatic entrance into the world of notable festivals to add to its' "Must Do" list. It will take place in the hub of Soulful goodness, Atlanta, Georgia. This festival cooks up two (2) nights of outdoor, melodically-soulful entertainment. Award nominated artists, will celebrate soul music in its purest forms.  Featured artist are as follows:   Saturday, May 23 Chrisette Michele – Dwele –  Kindred the Family Soul  -  Conya Doss – Avery Sunshine                             Sunday May 24 Lyfe Jennings ...

Universal Soul Series:  Introducing Japanese Soul Singer  Nao Yoshioka  As I've said many times before, Soul is Universal...  I've interviewed artists all over the world and one of the things that brings these artists together is the love of Soul Music. Authentic, pure sounds of raw emotions, romantic engagements. The very matter of love, life and happiness, a little bit of sadness, but knowing that it all can turn around and work together for the good. Soul Music is like a mother that nurtures; feeding the spirit man (or woman), igniting a rush of aesthetic feelings, it consoles and leaves you with a Happy Feeling...humanity can relate to all of that, no matter where and how you were raised! With that being said, I'd like to introduce to you a young lady that I met last year at the Indie Soul Mixer in New York City. Her name is Nao Yoshioka... And boy oh boy, did she tear her set up!!! I knew that she was headed somewhere in her journey...