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#RIP Nipsey: An Awakening to Black Love, Community, Leadership and Eradicating Gun Violence

April 5, 2019 Kyra Davenport Music

As a 33-year-old Black woman who has spent time immersed in South Central Los Angeles, I find it awe-inspiring how authentic and loyal Ermias Asghedom (known to the world as Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle) remained to his community. Or shall I say to our community. Any community that is Black is part of the Black community at large, in my book. To try to separate the two is fallacious.

Grammy Winning Artist, Jeannie Seely, Lends Talent to “Country Music: Live at the Ryman – A Celebration of the Film by Ken Burns”

April 4, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Grammy winning Country music artist and renowned songwriter, Jeannie Seely, was on hand to introduce documentary segments and a performance honoring Loretta Lynn by Kathy Mattea at the “Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns.” on March 27.

AJ Lambert [of Sinatra family] announces NYC and DC show

March 27, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Earlier this year AJ Lambert, granddaughter of Frank Sinatra and daughter of Nancy Sinatra, released her first full length solo album, Careful You. The album includes unique, poignant interpretations of songs by artists including Spoon and TV on the Radio, as well as some of her grandfather’s deep cuts such as “Sleep Warm” and “I’ll Be Seeing You.” The album was recorded with a full band and produced by Daniel Schlett (The War on Drugs, Amen Dunes) and Boshra AlSaadi (TEEN, Janka Nabay).

Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds Debut Honey’s Fury out 6/7/19

March 26, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds is led by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Molly Thomas with a stellar band featuring Rick Hirsch (guitar), John Milham (drums) and John Keuler (bass). The southern Alabama foursome amplifies Thomas’ recurring theme of our humanness, connection, and the personal transformation of our chaos and confusion into a raging river of sweet honey on the debut Honey’s Fury available on 6/7/19. Today, they’ve premiered the first single “Calling My Name”.

Our exclusive interview with reggae artist Etana

Getting to Know Etana the Strong One

March 25, 2019 Lauren Beverly Interviews, Music

Music has a way of inspiring us in more ways than one. In Etana’s case, her music has been the vehicle for change in her community. Although the reggae singer, who hails from Kingston, Jamaica, is known for her thought provoking songs, she has also founded an organization that assists the youth of her community. I had a chance to speak with Etana via e-mail, and I had a few questions for her about her music, her philanthropy and what inspires her.

he Competition takes place May 31–June 8, 2019, in Dallas, Texas, with the first three rounds at Caruth Auditorium at SMU and the Final Round performance at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

D.C. teen selected as competitor for Cliburn Junior Competition

March 19, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

The Cliburn announces today the 24 competitors invited to participate in the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival, taking place May 31–June 8, 2019, in Dallas, Texas, with the first three rounds at Caruth Auditorium at SMU and the Final Round performance with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ruth Reinhardt at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

Concert Revue: Dwele at the City Winery D.C.

Dwele provides the City Winery with a night of Neo Soul

March 10, 2019 Derrick Dunn Music, Music Reviews

Neo Soul singer Dwele made his debut at Washington D.C.’s City Winery on March 9^th, and graced the stage like a seasoned professional. The singer is currently on his “Ivory & Cream Tour,” and performed two back to back sold out shows that evening. I actually discovered Dwele’s music back in 2004 when I lived in England, as part of my Air Force enlistment.

Concert Revue: The Crawdaddies at Pearl Street Warehouse

Happy Mardi Gras with The Crawdaddies

March 7, 2019 Mi Lin Music, Music Reviews

On a fabulous Fat Tuesday night (March 5, 2019) I thoroughly enjoyed my first-time experience dining and dancing at Pearl Street Warehouse (PSW). According to their website, PSW showcases rock, country, folk, soul, bluegrass, rhythm, and blues acts from around the country; offering every seat in the house a front row experience.

Dean catches up with Ana Galeli with her new single "All Because of You"

Ana Galeli Drops New Single “All Because of You” Today

March 1, 2019 Dean Rogers Interviews, Music

On this musical edition of INTERVUE, I recently sat down with artist Ana Galeli to not only catch since our last interview in 2018 (Click here to read the first interview about her single “In the Moment”) but to talk about her latest dropping TODAY. “All Because of You” is a new love song with a twist that followers, old and new, will enjoy!

Exclusive Carole King interview on The Great Song Adventure podcast, 4 of 5 episodes released

February 28, 2019 TRR News Music, Music News

Four episodes of The Great Song Adventure’s exclusive interview with Carole King have been released. The fifth and final episode will be released in early March.