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Multi-Platinum Artist Alan Hewitt to Perform Live in Dallas on July 5, 2008
July 4, 2008 - Multi-platinum artist Alan Hewitt and the SoulJam Orchestra with special guest Maysa Leak (acclaimed British jazz/funk/R&B band Incognito’s lead vocal singer) will headline the Southside Holiday Blues and Coltrane Jazz Festival in Dallas, Texas on July 5, 2008. |
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John Legend Honoured as Humanitarian
July 7, 2008 - Famous R&B singer, pianist and composer John Legend is not only an accomplished musician (winner of 5 Grammy Awards), but he is also known to serve various humanitarian causes. More.
Long Beach Jazz Festival
July 7, 2008 - The 21st edition of Long Beach Festival will take place August 8th, 9th and 10th in Long Beach. The festival will host an amazing line-up of contemporary Jazz artists. More. |
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Hosted by media personality and former Dallas resident, Lynn Briggs of KOAS-Las Vegas, this 4th of July Weekend festival celebrates the spirit of American music with other special guests like Nick Colionne, Greg Smith and James Butler. The festival will be held in the streets of Southside Dallas (South Lamar Street and Corinth Street).
Known for his progressive interpretations, kinetic energy and charismatic persona, multi-platinum artist, producer and composer Alan Hewitt has written and produced songs for such acts as Earth, Wind & Fire, Jonathon Butler, John Waite, Apollonia, Mary Fahl, Warrant and Donny Osmond. As an artist, Hewitt's expertise in writing, producing and recording have enabled him to fuse the boundaries between Pop, Urban, Jazz & Rock. He has also composed award-winning film scores and commercials internationally.
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Robin Thicke Juggles Cats With Ease
July 7, 2008 – Robin Thicke likes to multi-task. So much so that the singer says as well as a new CD, he’s also writing a movie score, a novel, a screenplay and his first poetry book. More.
Al Jarreau Ready with New CD
July 5, 2008 - Seven time Grammy Award-winning vocalist and composer Al Jarreau is currently working on his next solo album, after his most recent musical work “Love songs” (a collection of some of his classics with covers of other favourites) came out in January 2008. More. |
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The SoulJam Orchestra will feature musical members from the bands of James Ingram, Bruce Hornsby, Chaka Khan, Jazz Crusaders and Gladys Knight.
For more information: www.5borosentertainment.com.; www.alanhewitt.com. - By Akbar Nour
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Beyonce Gets £500,000 for One Show
July 3, 2008 – What would you do with £500,000? Maybe buy a dream home? Help a downtrodden charity or you could go really nuts and hire Beyonce? That’s right, for a measly £500,000 you could have Beyonce all to yourself – well kind of. More.
Queen Latifah Inks Deal for Fragrance!
July 3, 2008 - Rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah has signed a deal to create her own signature perfume for Florida-based Parlux Fragrances, E! Online reports. The product should be on the market by fall 2009. More. |
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