A restored 1904 piano will be the focus at the dedication of a celebrated ragtime pianist's home in Columbia. ... read more »

We’re less than 48 hours away from the 5th annual Starquest singing competition auditions. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your talent. ... read more »

Singer/ actor Usher was honored with the 2,588th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last Wednesday, nine days before the release of his latest album, "Hard to Love." ... read more »

You may not have heard of him yet but there is no doubt many have heard the voice of the man and his music. He is Ellis Hall, singer, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, Ray Charles protégé’ and voice behind the singing Raisins “I heard it through the grapevine.” ... read more »

President Obama’s initiative, My Brother’s Keeper, Roc Nation and STATE Bags recently gave students at 42nd Street Elementary a pep rally to remember complete with one of the hottest artist and producers in the music industry ... read more »

From landing a role on a Nickelodeon series to starring in a film with Ice Cube, Tim Johnson Jr. shares how his life has changed since winning the 2014 StarQuest: Kids singing competition ... read more »

On Saturday, August 27th Grammy Award-winning artists, fashion designers and record label executives will be giving unparalleled access into the entertainment industry at “Rhythmalizm." ... read more »

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The StarQuest 2015 adult winner, Tia P. shares how the music competition changed her life ... read more »

There was plenty of feet tapping and finger snapping during the weekend of July 30 and 31 when thousands of music lovers flocked to the 21st Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival to groove to a spicy brew of hot, cool and swinging jazz, blues, Latin and Brazilian sounds. ... read more »

The inaugural Soul Music Festival, attracting a daily 6,000-plus audience – combined the qualities that best describes the Southern California vibe ... read more »

Smoother crooning Southerner. Soulful. “Mantasia.” Down to Earth. These are just a few ways to describe international singer and pop-star, Joshua Ledet. The three-time American Idol candidate and eventual finalist shared with the Sentinel what inspired him to preserve, performing at the White House, and leaving his small town of blank in blank for life in the entertainment industry. ... read more »

Before Quincy Jones and Berry Gordy there was James Dolphin. At a time when it was against the law for African Americans to set up shop in Hollywood, Dolphin opened an immensely popular record store in South Los Angeles, on Vernon and Central Avenue that not only eased tensions in the area but was the springboard for the careers of many legendary artists. ... read more »

Music icon Eddie Levert, Sr. is underappreciated to say the least. Many people do not recognize the impactful contribution he has made to music over the last four decades. His career has transcended generations standing the test of time. ... read more »

Host Brittany K. Jackson talks to Debra Lee about the Prince tribute at 2016 BET Awards. ... read more / watch video »