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Notable Deaths  2016

  Billy Paul (file photo) Jazz and soul singer Billy Paul known for his No. 1 hit ballad “Philadelphia Soul” and “Me and Mrs. Jones,” died after battling with cancer. He was 80. Muhammad Ali (file photo) Legendary box Muhammad Ali known as the greatest of all time, died in early June at the age of 74. Ali is an Olympic gold medalist and a World Heavyweight Champion but, he was also known for his activism. Thomas Ford (file photo) Actor Thomas Ford, known for his role as Martin Lawrence’s best friend Tommy Strawn on the hit ‘90s sitcom “Martin,” passed away. He

R&B Songwriter/Producer/Artist Kashif Dies at 59

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, California home on Sunday, September 25. He was 59 years of age. Family members Mike and Pam Stitt state, “We are saddened by the passing of our brother. We ask for your thoughts and prayers to be with us at this time.” Kashif Saleem sprang to success in the early 80s as a pioneer of a fresh new stripped down sound of R&B production centered around exquisitely and

Six-time Grammy Nominee KASHIF Performs Live at Catalina Jazz Club

Producer/songwriter/director/author/singer Kashif makes his first live appearance at the Catalina Jazz Club tonight – Thursday, November 12. Billed as an “Intimate Evening with Kashif,” his rare performance celebrates the release of TV One’s “Unsung/Kashif.” Radio personalities Melanie Comarcho and Adai Lamar of KJLH will host the event.

Six-time Grammy Nominee KASHIF Performs Live at Catalina Jazz Club

  Producer/songwriter/director/author/singer Kashif makes his first live appearance at the Catalina Jazz Club on Thursday, November 12.  Billed as an “Intimate Evening with Kashif,” his rare performance celebrates the release of TV One’s “Unsung/Kashif.” Radio personalities Melanie Comarcho and Adai Lamar of KJLH will host the event. Kashif, who has a 40 plus-year history in the music industry said, “It’s really exciting to play in front of my fans, to be on stage doing my thing.” When asked what the audience can expect from his Catalina performance, Kashif said, “we are going to do a 11-song set, it will be a mixture