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. ...

Many know actor, comedian Gerald Kelly for various reasons, but the one that he holds the highest acclaim for is being a stand-up comic with the gift to help people through their life's challenges. The gift that he has isn't just to make people laugh, but to make them cry; cry tears of joy, releasing frustrations of hurt, pain and sometimes defeat. He holds this to be the true purpose for his career as a comedian. If you haven’t heard of this comedic genius in the arena of Comedy, you haven’t heard from one of the greatest that ever did it. The joke about not being the homework parent, but trying to do his son’s homework for him is classic. His son ends up coming home crying about his grade that he received from that assignment, which was not one, but two zeros. When asked by his dad, why did get ‘two’ zeros, the boy explained, “One is for me and one is for you”… and that is just one joke of many that helped build a great career in Stand-Up Comedy.   Ge...

 

    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 ...