African-American culture

All-new Virtual Music Lounge Turntable to Launch in Beta -- April 2021

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Software, Online, Entertainment, Social media, Events, Concerts, Consumer electronics, Technology, Other Communications, TV and Radio, Marketing, Music, Communications, Hip hop production, Hip hop, Music, Sound production, DJing, Audio mixing, African-American culture, Scratching, Disc jockey, Phonograph, Scratch, Railway turntable

An all-new virtual music lounge dubbed Turntable is coming soon, because music is better with friends.

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  • An all-new virtual music lounge dubbed Turntable is coming soon, because music is better with friends.
  • Perla has worked with a dedicated team to build this platform completely from scratch, mobile first, and is now set to launch in beta in April 2021.
  • Turntable is a music-focused social network designed for music discovery, community-building and emerging DJs to have fun, promote new music and share live music experiences.
  • Fans of the original Turntable have recently resurfaced, wanting to share a virtual music lounge experience again, encouraging me to take on this project.

Jazmina unveils new "In Our Time" EP on Knoziz Recordings

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Monday, February 1, 2021
African-American music, African-American culture, Fads, Music genres, Culture, Music, House music, Funk

Later tracks, such as the underground classic "I See You," Shelter's smooth "High on Hope," and KULT's funky "Good Time" solidified Jazmina as a legendary House music princess.

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  • Later tracks, such as the underground classic "I See You," Shelter's smooth "High on Hope," and KULT's funky "Good Time" solidified Jazmina as a legendary House music princess.
  • These days, Jazmina shares her voice as a Theomusicologist with The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for a Moral Revival in North Carolina.
  • Knoziz is a modern label for timeless music.
  • Their artists work across a range of genres creating music that stirs the soul and moves the feet.

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly's 'Live In New Orleans' 40th Anniversary 2LP Reissue Out February 19, 2021 Via Capitol/Ume

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Musicians, Music, African-American culture, African-American music, American music, Frankie Beverly, Maze, Live in New Orleans, Soul music, Rhythm and blues, Book:Maze

Live in New Orleansreached #3 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart and #34 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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  • Live in New Orleansreached #3 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart and #34 on the Billboard 200 chart.
  • The American soul band MAZE was founded by Frankie Beverly in Philadelphia in 1970 under the moniker Raw Soul.
  • Along with having roots in both Philadelphia and the San Francisco Bay area, Maze have always considered New Orleans their home base.
  • Live in New Orleanssecured Maze and Frankie Beverly's deep-rooted bond with New Orleans, and transformed it into an indelible, tangible delivery for the entire world to experience.

2021 Break Free Championship Breakin' Series

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Street dance, African-American culture, Dance, Break Free, Music, Hip-hop dance, Breakdancing, Breaking, Break, Hip hop, Worldwide

HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Break Free Worldwide (BFWW), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an events, Hip-Hop School, technology, and management company.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Break Free Worldwide (BFWW), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an events, Hip-Hop School, technology, and management company.
  • On Jan.18, 2020, it was officially approved by Moy Rivas, CEO and Founder of Break Free Worldwide, to launch the Break Free Worldwide Championship Breakin' Series 2021.
  • Welcoming participants from all 4 Global regions, the series will reach, according to TODAY NEWS, the 30 million-member active international Breaking Community through Break Free Worldwide's social platforms, ambassadors, and affiliate programs.
  • Also being introduced alongside the Series is the Break Free Worldwide Series Leaderboard.

Atlanta’s ZuCot Gallery’s Inspirational Book Recanting the History of African American Spirituals Is the Perfect Black History Month Gift

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
African-American culture

The elements come together to make this more than an art book, a lyric book, autobiography, or cultural commentary, said Henderson.

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  • The elements come together to make this more than an art book, a lyric book, autobiography, or cultural commentary, said Henderson.
  • What's consistent about Aaron is hes a student of history and creates work that conveys the journey of Africans and African Americans throughout time, said Troy Taylor of ZuCot Gallery.
  • Henderson is a narrative fine artist whose art reflects his love of history, namely African and African American culture.
  • ZuCot Gallery has grown to become the largest African American Fine Arts Gallery in the southeastern United States.

New Music Release: Music Industry Veteran Herb Partlow Takes His Game to the NEXT LEVEL

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
African-American music, Music, African-American culture, Popular music, Fads, Musical improvisation, Radio formats, Funk, Hip hop, Contemporary jazz, Jazz, G-funk

This music industry veteran is excited to release his fifth contemporary jazz project.

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  • This music industry veteran is excited to release his fifth contemporary jazz project.
  • Herb takes his game to theNEXT LEVELwith the release of this innovative collection of deep grooves and smooth flows.
  • This Charleston, SC native generatesjazz for a new generation by merging funk, hip hop and contemporary jazz to create his own distinctive sound.
  • On this song Partlow generates a serious buzz with a proprietary blend of funk, hip hop and jazz.

Pepsi, Fat Joe and Triller Crowned T-Lyon Winner of First-Ever Virtual Hip Hop Talent Competition, "Your Wildest Dreams"

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Friday, January 15, 2021
African-American culture, Music, Culture, Internet culture, Music software, Triller, Video software, Hip hop, Hip-hop dance, Hamlett, Fat Joe

T-Lyon has continually proved his talent over the last year in talent competitions and virtual performances across digital channels.

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  • T-Lyon has continually proved his talent over the last year in talent competitions and virtual performances across digital channels.
  • Having garnered over 100K+ views on his Triller videos, T-Lyon has undoubtedly established his voice on the artist and music-first platform.
  • "We are so excited to crown the winner of our first-ever virtual hip-hop talent competition on Triller," saidChauncey Hamlett, CMO South Division, PepsiCo Beverages,North America.
  • "I came into this competition excited to scout new hip hop talent and give a deserving artist their big break," said Fat Joe.

Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Paul Stanley Releases First Full-Length Soul Station Album

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Friday, January 15, 2021
Music, African-American culture, African-American music, Rhythm and blues, Musical improvisation, Popular music, Soul music, Motown

Soul Station is a band gathering some of today's leading musicians to pay tribute to the greatest artists and songs from the R&B and soul catalog to keep this vital music current.

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  • Soul Station is a band gathering some of today's leading musicians to pay tribute to the greatest artists and songs from the R&B and soul catalog to keep this vital music current.
  • While a surprise to many, Stanley's early pivotal roots in this music has quietly turned this passion into a celebrated touring and recording band.
  • Stanley's 15-piece ensemble group has toured the U.S. and Japan, and recently recorded an album of nine classic soul songs and five new original songs.
  • "Long before I ever heard the great British bands, I grew up listening to Philly Soul, Motown and so much more.

Donnell Rawlings Boards Wikileaf Original Podcast 'Hip Hop History High'

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Dance, African-American culture, Donnell Rawlings, Hip hop, Donnell, Hip-hop dance, Cultures

Seattle, Washington--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2021) - Wikileaf Technologies Inc. (CSE: WIKI) ("WIKI" or the "Company") and Ximen Media Group are pleased to announce actor, comedian and podcast personality, Donnell Rawlings will host WIKI's upcoming original podcast series "Hip Hop History High".

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  • Seattle, Washington--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2021) - Wikileaf Technologies Inc. (CSE: WIKI) ("WIKI" or the "Company") and Ximen Media Group are pleased to announce actor, comedian and podcast personality, Donnell Rawlings will host WIKI's upcoming original podcast series "Hip Hop History High".
  • Hip Hop History High was created by Carlos Koustas and Delmar Washington, who will serve as executive producers alongside Producer/Casting Director Natasha Ward C.S.A.
  • Hip Hop History High is a short-form comedy series inhaling in hip-hop and its icons telling cultured stories that involve "Mary Jane".
  • It's Hip Hop History B!t@$!," said Donnell Rawlings.

Clark Atlanta University Partners with Propel Center, a New Global HBCU Headquarters for Innovation

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Historically black colleges and universities, Clark Atlanta University, African-American culture, Atlanta, CAU

ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is proud to announce its partnership with Propel Center, a new global campus headquartered in Atlanta that will support innovative learning and development for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is proud to announce its partnership with Propel Center, a new global campus headquartered in Atlanta that will support innovative learning and development for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide.
  • Clark Atlanta University will collaborate with Propel Center and the entire HBCU community to bring leadership and career development programming to its students.
  • Clark Atlanta University Partners with Propel Center, a New Global HBCU Headquarters for Innovation.
  • Clark Atlanta University was formed with the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, both of which hold unique places in the annals of African-American history.