Six-time Grammy-nominated musician produced hits for Whitney Houston, George Benson, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Kenny G, Melba Moore and more   Multifaceted R&B-Pop musician Kashif passed away from undetermined causes in his Playa del Rey, ... read more »

For the first time, StarQuest opened mobile and web auditions to find two lucky winners (5-17 & 18+) who would automatically get the opportunity to perform in front of hundreds-of-thousands at this year's Taste of Soul. ... read more »

McDonald’s 11th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Hits Los Angeles with Donald Lawrence, Bishop Marvin Sapp, Karen Clark-Sheard and More ... read more »

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 »