Alvin Garrett stands as a true musical genius, captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent and creative vision. He goes beyond the realm of entertainment, dedicating himself to a profound mission of empowerment.
Coming from a musical family, Grammy-nominated Soul artist, Jamison Ross, grew up with a passion for music in his blood.
Join in on the Summer Park activities for South LA youth and families coordinated by the office of Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson
“In this full circle moment, Ms. Phylicia Rashad will take the training and skills that she honed as a student at Howard and exuded in an outstanding performing career, and she will share those pearls of wisdom with the next generation of students in the College of Fine Arts. Her passion for the arts and student success makes her a perfect fit for this role,” announced Howard’s Provost Anthony K. Wutoh.
I will not lie. There was an audible gasp of surprise heard inside the virtual pressroom when it was clear that Mr. Boseman did not win for his mesmerizing performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Boseman did win the SAG Award, the Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe, to name a few.
Pixar’s Golden Globe-winning “Soul” and the independent feature “Wolfwalkers” are the top nominees for the 48th annual Annie Awards, which will be presented tonight in a streaming ceremony honoring the best in animation from the past year. “Soul” is nominated for best animated feature, along with another Pixar film, “Onward,” Netflix’s “The Willoughbys” and a pair of DreamWorks Animation films, “The Croods: A New Age” and “Trolls World Tour.” “Wolfwalkers,” produced by Cartoon Saloon, is nominated for best independent animated film, as are “A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon,” “Calamity Jane,” “On-Gaku: Our Sound” and “Ride Your Wave.”The Annie Awards will be presented in a
African-American actors took home multiple trophies at the 2021 Golden Globe Awards, as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization behind the awards were harshly criticized for its complete lack of African-American members, which was discovered by The Los Angeles Times.
February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the voices, stories and contributions of Black and African Americans. Among the companies honoring Black History Month is Disney, and one way Disney Parks Experiences and Products is recognizing the month, is by sharing stories about their talented cast members and the important work they’re doing to create more diverse and inclusive experiences and products across the world. Throughout the month, they have been sharing these stories on the Disney Parks Blog. Here are the stories of three Los Angeles based cast members
“I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes,” Motown founder Berry Gordy wrote in a statement emailed to NNPA Newswire shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday. “The Supremes were always known as the ‘sweethearts of Motown.’ Mary, along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, came to Motown in the early 1960s.
It’s a bit jarring. A New York City middle school band is murdering the Disney song “When You Wish Upon a Star.” By the time they’re through, you’d wish a dream-fulfilling star had given you earplugs. Still, they continue, inspired by their very patient music teacher Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx). Jazz is the reason their instructor loves music not matter how screechy the band gets.
Fans know when they attend a Maze concert they will be treated to an evening of honest, raw soul music.
Danny Bakewell Sr. with the legendary Don Cornelius. Be sure to checkout American Soul on BET on Tuesdays!
