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Sol Image Catolog Click to Purchase Bare On Becoming A Woman... That's Where You Go Radio Airplay CD101.9 FM NYC 88.9FM Balt, MD 88.9 Raleigh, NC Solarradio, UK Im4radio.com 4Dasoul.com afternoondelight @colourfulradio.com if you know any others where my music is being played, let me know! Key of Gee E-Zine Review Here's a review form the Urban Organic Festival... ...Crockett was in Detroit for the Urban Organic Weekend. When I interviewed her... I thought OK - she is a nice quiet, laid-back... But, wow when Alison walked on stage to sing - girl friend morphed into this energetic Diva... Everyone that came after her, had step up their vocal game - cause she brought it. To read more click here

Greetings! OK, it's March now. Can you believe the time has moved so fast?! We're working hard on the next recording which is on the horizon...I was just working on the last song...it's a masterpiece...atleast to me. Just you wait... This spring I have a some things happening as I finish up this new record. I'll be doing my first gig in Virginia with my road dog "chickenologist", John Bibbs. I'll also be putting my teaching hat on, giving a workshop in Maryland about the workings of Jazz voice. Fascinating stuff the voice is...atleast to me. I have some dayes coming up around the country so if you haven't seen me in your town, don't give up on me.... With Much Love, Alison Click Here to purchase the record and find out what you think. Then email me back with your comments....I'd luv to hear from you! "inDepth Vocal Jazz" Saturday, March 29, 2008 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Road Rockville, MD 20852 Whether you are an "in the shower singer" or out there gigging, you'll want to attend this special vocal clinic. You will attend three classes, covering everything from breathing and intonation to jazz theory and scatting. Then, our fourth and final class puts you in a small group singing situation where you will get to strut your stuff with our top-call pianists. Classes are grouped according to ability level, so the Vocal Jazz Clinic is perfect for beginners to semi-pros. http://www.indepthjazz.com/music.html Future Dates: Saturday, May 3 - NYC Thursday, May 8 - Washington, DC Friday, May 23 - Starlite Cafe Sunday, June 8 - Chicago Look out for more details coming soon. If you want alison to perform in your area contact teddy@thecrockettgallery.com or info@alisoncrockett.com.

Calvin Richardson Returns!

Let me know if you can post the streaming audio of his first single, "Sang No More" from the upcoming album "When Love Comes" dropping May 24th on Shanachie:

http://wms7.streamhoster.com/elemental/Calvin/calvin_sangnomore.wma

Calvin Richardson, well known to his legions as "The Prince Of R&B," is one of the finest true soul singers to emerge during the past decade. His last album, "2:35 AM," easily debuted on the Top Ten of the Billboard R&B albums chart cementing his place as one of the genre's leading men. Calvin also scored with "More Than A Woman," his duet with Angie Stone from her acclaimed "Mahogany Soul" album, as well as his guest vocals on Raphael Saddiq's "Instant Vintage" album and Pieces Of A Dream's "Ahead To The Past." He also appeared on the soundtracks of such films as "Bringing Down The House" and "Go To The Club," further exposing his unique sound and delivery to a widespread audience.

Calvin's Shanachie debut "When Love Comes" is Calvin's follow-up album to "2:35 AM" and is clearly his finest artistic statement yet as a recording artist. He displays his deep-soul roots on an original set of sexy and romantic tracks aimed squarely at his sizable, largely female fan-base. Standout cuts include "Sang No More," "Sexy Love" and his ode to fatherhood "Daddy To My Kids."

"Sang No More," the first single, will be worked to Urban AC radio nationally creating surefire exposure for this dynamic project. There will also be a video for "Sang No More" that will be serviced and worked to BET, BET-J,VH-1 Soul and all appropriate video outlets nationally, including You Tube, iTunes etc.

Calvin has established a national touring profile, playing with such artists as Reuben Studdard, Raphael Saddiq, Angie Stone and many others. He will be supporting the release of "When Love Comes" with live performances nationwide.

www.myspace.com/calvinrichardson

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Elemental Consulting

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The Bloom Effect

Check this for one of the hottest blogs in Soul Music and More: -

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Global Soul scene explodes @ LIBATION

Dear Friends:

In April 2006, Tea Party Music (the record label that brought us the dance floor classics "Life Start's Today" and "Theorema Del Faya") and Manchildblack (recording artist of the West End Records joint "Rain" and promoter of the long running ALMA NYC party) joined forces to create an event that is now considered the Mecca of NYC's Global Soul Culture, LIBATION. Every second and fourth Thursday of the month resident DJ Ian Friday digs deep in the crates of his eclectic collection to explore the multi-dimensional sounds of this music and invite all to dance, shout and exalt in its majesty! Global Soul is a form of dance music deeply rooted in the rhythms of the African Diaspora. With influences from Africa, the Caribbean, South and Central America, it is a music that celebrates the rich history of a people and their culture.

Currently held at the infamous LES nightspot, Sapphire Lounge, LIBATION is an event that gives its patrons a full course of aural and visual stimulation. As Ian keeps the dance floor in a frenzy, guests are treated to the agile moves of world renown dance collective and LIBATION hosts, Afro Mosaic Soul. The party's artist-in-residence is none other than MTV Art Battle Winner, Concep, who along with his crew, Collaborative Arts Project, is always on hand to paint live on canvass or even on the body parts of willing participants. LIBATION has even exhibited the stunning photography of nightlife provocateur, Human, and Jae of Moon Rising NYC. In only two years of existence, the party has also had the pleasure of presenting some of Global Soul's most influential and well respected DJs and performers including: DJ Spinna, Rich Medina, Karizma, Eric (Erro) Roberson, Stephanie McKay, Wunmi, Sara Devine and even legendary DJ/producer, Osunlade.

LIBATION will host two events at this year's Winter Music Conference in Miami, and have plans for a huge anniversary bash in New York this April 24th, featuring a special live performance by the exraordinary performer, Peven Everett, and his band. LIBATION and it's organizers are definitely ones to watch this year as their event - and Global Soul movement of which they are a part of creating - continues to expand and grow worldwide.

Kind Regards,

Lorie Caval*

Lovebug PR

212-726-1322

lorie@lovebugpr.com

Above photos taken at LIBATION courtesy of photographer, Human http://www.myspace.com/humanonline

For regularly updated information on LIBATION events, goto: www.manchildblack.com or www.myspace.com/teapartymusic

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Sapphire is located at 249 Eldridge Street (btwn Eldridge/Stanton), NYC. General club contact information: (212) 777-5153, www.sapphirenyc.com

A champion of DJ culture, music, art and dance, Sapphire boasts a Cabaret License (quite literally, a license which allows patrons to dance), a crisp sound system, dance floor, full bar and backroom art gallery. The small nightclub/lounge L.E.S. hideaway perpetuates an energetic party vibe, attracting a cool, quirky, trendy, and occasional celebrity, crowd. Long-running weekly Sapphire events like Funk You (Fridays), The New Jazzy Show (Saturdays) and Deep See (Tuesdays) feature talented DJs spinning an intelligent mix of music – from House and Electro to Rock & Roll, to Hip-Hop, depending on the night. Monthly parties, special events, private parties and rotating art exhibits add to the club’s unique, dynamic atmosphere.

Steve Wallace and Decca Records... Round 2

Wussup everybody!

So, I actually made it past the first round of the Decca Records competition!

Thanks to all who voted.

But now we're in round 2, and I have posted up a new song called "Packages" from my upcoming album. It will look like a video should play but it's only audio. Check out the song and please vote by clicking the red vote button on the "First Tracks" banner under the video viewer.

It only takes a second so vote now.

Remember you can only vote once a day from an e-mail address, but after a day has past you can vote again!

Thanks everybody

Steve Wallace

click below...

http://www.gather.com/viewVideo.jsp?id=11821949021862323

Vicelounge - New Music

i humbly invite you to enter into our world on tuesday, april 1st.

our EP, from Recordbreakin and DJ Junior, is ready to begin its ascent. the first phase is a soft launch to friends and family. rather than trying to rape our peeps, we are providing the music digitally at a very fair price of $3 for the full EP. to obtain individual tracks, the price is 99cents.

this gives folks options, you want that one banger or the whole shebang... there is cheap option for each.

and in the spirit of support, we working with our fave soul providers mobile underground and ourworld music to provide the downloads.
yessir. yes ma'am.

according to some cool ass friends like mr. len (a&r man for us), gvg, keter, toshi reagon, john brunelli, kissey asplund, kim knox (but she is fam) and my middle daughter this is a good record. come tuesday, take it!

thanks in advance
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- tai

Naturally 7 Wall of Sound

Nhojj Live @ The Cutting Room - Wednesday

Greetings beautiful people,

I'm really excited about Wednesday's show at the Cutting Room - I've always wanted to play there, so come out and celebrate with me, my band and sean. We'll be doing music from all the CDs - so I'm sure you will hear your favorite:)

Love & Light
Nhojj
1 Fusion Artist ~ Myspace NY Chart

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InJoy News

Join us for The Rendezvous Tonight!!!!		March 31, 2008

				Greetings! Join us for the March edition of The Rendezvous tonight at Shrine World Music Venue in Harlem, NY. It's Spring and a great time to get out and enjoy live music with great people in Harlem! In this issue The Rendezvous tonight!!!! Listen to RhythmAndSoulRadio.com Listen to RhythmAndSoulRadio.com Make sure you check us out online. RhythmAndSoulRadio.com is on the air 24 hours a day!!!! In our first two weeks we are ranked in the top 25% of the R&B/Urban Stations on the live 365 network of internet radio stations and in the top 50% of all stations in the network. We need your help to get to Number One!!! Just log on the www.rhythmandsoulradio.com and listen and give us some feedback as well. We're just getting started in our journey to be the best internet radio station on the air!!!!			The Rendezvous tonight!!!! Tonight's edition of The Rendezvous is going to be fantastic!!! Don't miss out. Make sure you join us tonight at Shrine World Music Venue, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. bet. 133rd & 134th Streets in Harlem, NY Performing live will be IMessiah Soul, The Cal Payne Project, Kiki and Planet Ubiquity. Music is provided by the Supa DJ King James and we have a new sponsor, C&S Designs who'll be selling "I Love Harlem" apparel. Doors open at 6pm. Admission is $10.00. We look forward to seeing you tonight! Quick Links... RhythmAndSoulRadio.com Rhythm & Soul Radio WHCR 90.3FM InJoy/Outjoy Experience Harlem Music And More Store - I Love Harlem Apparel Join our mailing list!
	email: marko@injoyenterprises.com phone: 212-591-2728

GROOVEOLOGY events

Hey folks,

Check out this weeks issue of Time Out New York (The one with the cover story: "Your Parents F---ed You Up!"), yours truly is mentioned on page 6 in regards to the GROOVEOLOGY events! (The Indie Soul Brunch/ISB Radio Show and the Acoustic Soul Lounge) A blurb in TONY makes it official y'all, Sundays at SIP is where you need to be!

Speaking of which, on this Sunday, March 30th (Today!), come out to the Indie Soul Brunch and enjoy a 3 course brunch with unlimited Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Soul Music provided by "Your Favorite DJ", DAN C.E.! Soul music enthusiasts, you never know who's gonna come through (Shout out to Kiki Hawkins for coming through last week.), so be prepared to buy a cd!

It doesn't stop there! The ISB Radio Show is recorded during the Indie Soul Brunch! Listen to the best Soul/R&B Music that mainstream radio ignores. You'll catch interviews with your favorite Soul artists, hear about what's happening on the scene and get an ocaissional history lesson or 2 about this thing we call Soul Music.

So it goes down like this every Sunday: The Indie Soul Brunch is from 12pm to 4pm. The ISB Radio Show is recorded from 2pm to 3:15pm. If brunch just isn't your thing, listen to the ISB Radio Show every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm on www.RhythmAndSoulRadio.com then come out after 4pm when DAN C.E. and guest DJs entertain you with selected, eclectic tunes until the wee hours of Monday morning. Happy Hour 5pm-7pm (w/Free Food!) and 2am-4am (You read that right!). Kitchen closes at 4am! All taking place at:

SIP Lounge
998 Amsterdam Ave.
bet. 109th & 110th Sts.
Harlem, NYC
NO COVER!!!

Hope to see y'all there!

Oh, by the way, The B'day celebration begins Tuesday, April 1st until Wednesday, April 30th. Stay tuned for details.

D

MIHE EVENT ALERT: SOULFUL SOUNDS at THE SUGAR BAR! Afterwork Friday, March 28th!!!!

MAKE IT HAPPEN ENTERTAINMENT Presents:

Soulful Sounds: Extended Happy Hour at The Sugar Bar

254 W. 72nd St.

bet. B'way and West End Ave.

Upper West Side, NYC.

5pm-8pm

NO COVER!!!

-Buy One, Get One FREE!!! (Happy Hour prices at bar only.)

-FREE Chicken Wings!!! (5pm-7pm)

-$15 Pitchers of Watermelon Sangria!!!

Classic and Contemporary Soul/R&B Tunes spun by yours truly.

Afterwork every Friday starting March 21st. 5pm-8pm

(MIHE is currently booking Soul/R&B artists for this event. Promotional track dates only! If interested, please shoot us an e-mail.)

Listen to THE ISB RADIO SHOW every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm E.S.T. on RhythmAndSoulRadio.com for the best Soul Music that mainstream radio ignores.

*FREE Download of New Single all March long!*

Here are a few snapshots of Rogiérs recent UK performances... Enjoy -FMG

(Courtesy of Miss T Photography)





Don't forget to get your FREE download of the new single "Whateva I Gotta Do" before April 1st!
www. FibbyMusic. net

SOB's so Electrifying

SOB's so ELECTRIFYING
FULL ELECTRIC AT SOBS: Wednesday, March 26th: Yup, you may not have seen us do the full band for a while. You may have missed my first New York concert in 4 months when we played BAM Café a couple weeks ago. Come to SOB’s on Wednesday. It is going to be electric. It will be fire. And this is a shared bill with a band I respect tremendously: Franklin Bridge. If you want to know why you need to be there, go on YouTube and search “Franklin Bridge.” Even if I wasn’t performing, I wouldn’t miss it. SOB's 204 Varick St New York, NY 8pm http://sobs.com	Tour Dates MARCH 26th SOB's New York, NY MARCH 27th Grosvenor Auditorium Washington, DC MARCH 29th Rose Hall New York, NY JUNKYARD JEWEL On Sale Now! Borders Books & Music Amoeba Kemp Hills - DC Disc-O-Rama - NYC Sound of Market - Philly Street Corner - Detroit Dr. Wax - Chicago Norman - NYC Earwax - ATL Sounds in Da Hood - ATL Bush Baby - NYC ONLINE: DustyGroove.com CDBaby.com iTunes.com Verizon VCast
Happy Spring!

This Sat: Lady OsoFly, Femi Shiri, Misnomer(s) & DJ Disco Wiz!

The Lower Eastside Girls Club Presents...
THE SATURDAY PERFORMANCE SERIES

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@ Art+Community Gallery
56 East 1st Street (1st/2nd Aves)
Saturdays @ 3:30PM
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Join us March 29, 2008 for
LADY OSOFLY, FEMI SHIRI &
MISNOMER(S) WITH SPECIAL
GUEST "NOVIO" DJ DISCO WIZ!

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LADY OSOFLY//
Lady OsoFly is a Brooklyn-based collaboration between singer/songwriter Jessica Van Niel (Jae V), and her smooth vocal styling along with Yarrow Lutz of the Feelmore Rocks Crew, an all woman Hip Hop collective based in the Bay Area (CA) representing the various elements of Hip Hop culture. Jae V and Yarrow have been working/performing together for over five years and have been featured at numerous events and venues from San Francisco to Brooklyn. Lady OsoFly is currently in the studio working on their debut album utilizing a unique blend of soul, Hip Hop, folk, and jazz.

Visit Lady Osofly online to learn more!

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FEMI SHIRI //
Entering the music scene with soulful beats and beautiful vocals like a latter-day Billie Holliday, singer/songwriter Femi Shiri is rebirthing the movement of soul music. Having been described as “one woman band,” this Linden, New Jersey native has worked with many notable producers including Jersey City native Shea Taylor, who has produced such hits as "When You’re Mad" by Ne-Yo and "Beautiful" by Ruben Studdard. Aside from writing, you can catch Femi’s vocal performance at such hotspots as SOB’s Sol Village in New York City or singing background for several independent R&B artists. She’s also currently working on her first solo album. Her tunes are memorable and her lyrics thematically cover topics of love and relationships.

Visit Femi Shiri online to learn more!

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MISNOMER(S) //
Knewdles and Sos are unusual sisters. Though they are of marriageable age, they choose to live with each other and bang out hip hop together in their brownstone apartment in Bed-Stuy, BK. Knewdles, the younger, louder, and taller sister, is the rapper and producer. Though far from a battle rapper, Knewdles is known for her impressive command over crowds, aggressive flows, and breath control. Sos, the still loud, still tall, still young older sister, is the violinist and co-producer. Her voice melds classical with hip hop with jazz, creating music that defies a need for genre identification. With such agile fingers and achingly rich tone, it's no wonder that Sos has blessed the music of Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Alicia Keys. Since their group formation two years ago, Knewdles and Sos have performed over forty live shows from Philly to NYC, made national television and radio appearances, and recorded their self-produced debut album.

Visit Misnomer(s) online to learn more!

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And then come back for...

April 05, 2008: Jeanann Verlee, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz & Jessi Robertson
April 12, 2008: No series! Girls Club goes to NOLA for V-Day!
April 19, 2008: Piper Anderson, Tara Betts & Pamela Joy
April 26, 2008: HeaVy & Erika Rose

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Please visit http://www.girlsclub.org/about/perform for the full calendar, artist bios and links, and more information about the series.

& be sure to listen to the podcasts at http://www.girlsclubworldwide.org/wp

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What you missed last week!...
IHSAN & RACHEL MCKIBBENS

What a special day of phenomenal performances. Check out our awesome photos below! Our biggest thanks for our performers for tearing down the house... Be sure to check Girls On Air next week for podcasts of the show!

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The Lower Eastside Girls Club Saturday Performance Series, now in its second year, is a weekly afternoon performance series, open to the public,free-of-charge and featuring all-women line-ups of musicians, singer-songwriters, MC’s and poets. This project is dedicated to upholding the Girls Club’s mission of offering free and innovative cultural programming to Girls Club members, connecting the Girls Club to the greater community, and supporting women in the arts. http://www.girlsclub.org/about/perform

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

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The Lower Eastside Girls Club is dedicated to providing a place where girls and young women 8-23 can grow, learn, have fun, and develop confidence in themselves and their ability to make a difference in the world. By delivering strong and innovative arts, athletic, cultural, life-skills and career oriented programming, we provide girls with the vision to plan - and the tools to build - their future.

http://www.girlsclub.org

For more information please contact Caitlin at
(212) 982.1633 ext 105 or development@girlsclub.org

Thursday, March 27th 2008 Uptown ”Critical MASS” 2.0 -FE

Thursday, March 27^th 2008

Uptown "Critical MASS" 2.0 with…

Femi Shiri (Vox with Chris Rob) @ 8pm

ww.myspace.com/femishiri

Rhythm Republik @ 9pm

www.myspace.com/rhythmrepublik HAPPY BDay RRKeysBro Michael Mustafa!

…Last show before Brooklyn Museum NEW CD release THIS Summer & Salute2PRINCE show in June… Debuting a NEW song dedicated to corruption called…

"Followduh$$$" (4300) …Sitting in with the band will be Uptown Vox queen… Mahasin www.myspace.com/mahasin & a special cameo by Oakland-DC voxman LB! www.myspace.com/lbmuzac it's LIVE>>>…

@SHRINE Doors open @ 6:30pm

2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. / 7^th Ave. 212-690-7807

Harlem, NYC (Between 133^rd St. & 134^th St.

2-3-B-C trains to 135^th St. CENTRAL HARLEM near Schomburg Museum-Library)

Music Charge $10.00 SMALL TABLE MINIMUM…

HOSTED by Progressive Muzik Goddess

Shelley Nicole from blakBushe www.myspace.com/blakbushe

Welcome 2theDAWN …Sankofa-Ashai!

MABILI kregg Ajamu
Funkshunal Entertainment
Griot Musicworks, LLC.
"The HOME of Progressive NEW MUSIC Marketing, Promotion & Recordings!!!"
www.myspace.com/fegmwllc

Stephanie Mckay @ the Blue Note w/special guest Me'shell Ndegeocello, Monday, March 24th @ 8pm,10:30

World's Finest Jazz Club & Restaurant, 131 West 3rd St., NY, NY 10012

www.bluenotejazz.com ~ (212) 475-8592

STEPHANIE McKAY w/ sp. guest MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO

Produced By Jill Newman Productions

WHAT: Singer Stephanie McKay wears many hats, and thus far in her young career, her credits run the gamut from jazz artists such as Roy Hargrove and his RH Factor Project to hip-hop artists Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Yet McKay’s most impressive output is the work she’s done under her own name, beginning with her debut CD in 2003 titled “McKay”, and an EP released in late 2007. As we await her 2008 release, McKay will appear with fellow soulstress and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello at the Blue Note, 131 W. 3^rd.

WHEN: Monday, March 24, 2008;

Two Sets @ 8pm & 10:30pm, nightly

WITH: Stephanie McKay (vocals), Meshell Nedegeocello (bass, vocals), John Deley (keyboards), Manny Laine ( drums), Eli Menenez (guitar), Patrick Andriantsialonina

(bass)

COST: $20 @ table / $10 @ bar

Living in the post-millennium era of bootylicious videos and plastic grooves, the death of soul music has been greatly exaggerated. Bronx, NY native Stephanie McKay has managed to garner international praise from critics and fans alike with her powerful urban poetics, which effortlessly combine soul, hip-hop, funk and rock. Known from touring the world with the Brooklyn Funk Essentials and having performed with the likes of diverse artists such as Roy Hargrove, Kelis, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Tricky, in 2003 Stephanie McKay teamed up with producer Geoff Barrow of Portishead for her debut CD.

Released in the UK, the album immediately garnered the praise of music critics over the pond. The Guardian raved that Stephanie McKay's debut was "resurrecting the passion and pride of politically conscious and eternally lovelorn ladies of late-1960s, early 1970s soul, McKay shines bright," while MOJO boasted Stephanie McKay is "extraordinarily eclectic" and her album was "...a coherent artistic statement and definitely worth investigating."

Her fall 2006 self-titled EP (Astralwerks) marked McKay's US debut. Containing 5 songs, the EP included tracks from her forthcoming release, "Tell it Like it Is," as well as tracks from her first album. American audiences finally got a taste of what UK fans have been praising for some time. And to experience Stephanie McKay live is the real treat. Her performances are pure passion. She is dynamic, soulful and full of showmanship. Not to be missed!

Impossible to pin down, endlessly inventive, and possessed of an encyclopedic array of grooves, singer, songwriter, and bassist extraordinaireMeshell Ndegeocello has spent the 10+ years of her musical career upturning conventional wisdom. Though her greatest chart success was a duet with grain-rocker John Cougar Mellencamp on a cover of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night,” her profoundly deep bass tone makes her an in demand player with artists as diverse as the Rolling Stones, Herbie Hancock, and Madonna.

Born in Germany in the late ‘60s, Ndegeocello honed her musical chops in Washington D.C.’s well-established go-go scene (a subgenre of funk that features heavy drumming and audience call-and-response) throughout the late ‘80s before releasing her debut album, Plantation Lullabies, in 1993. She was the first female bassist to win “Bassist of the Year” from Bass Player Magazine and has been nominated for nine Grammy awards.

Ndegeocello’s latest release is an album titled “The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams.” The New York Times called her band “a continuing, changeable experiment, balancing between pop-song structures and jamming.” In fact, “her presence is mercurial, and everything she sang or played on electric bass was rapturous, implying groove and melody without making it explicit.”

Contact: JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS

917-561-6056

www.jillnewmanproductions.com

ALMA NYC :: DJ True's B-Day Celebration :: Friday!!!

Friday, March 21st
10pm - 4am

Joann Jimenez & Manchildblack present...
ALMA's Neo-Brasilian Fusion
residents:
DJ True & Miller Cruz

A Classic Deeper Than Disco Birthday Tribute
to DJ True!

Special Guest
Manny Santana (Home Party)

In celebration of DJ True's birthday and in tribute to the days of his "Deeper Than Disco" radio show (which aired 8 years strong on WHCR FM and partly on Sirius Satellite Radio), the ALMA crew bring you a night of classics unlike any other. We're talking loft, funk, soul, afrobeat, salsa, house and everything in between we love to dance to. We don't know how old this cat is, but we do know he was a member of the Paradise Garage (that already dates you, dude) and has been dancing his ass off in clubs ever since. Joining him will be DJ Manny Santana (who's been dancing even longer), resident DJ of the last known "rent party" in NYC, cleverly named "Home Party". This boogie down in The Bronx has the sound, aesthetics, and genuine feel of a classic house party. Even the most knowledgeable DJs in the biz are going to keep a pen at bay for this one, as they are said to be joined by the most advent record collectors in the city playing the real "rare grooves" of old and then some.

Brazilian music lovers have no fear; there will be plenty of tropical rhythms throughout the night from Miller Cruz and all their invited guests. Hosts Joann Jimenez and Manchildblack will be on hand as always keeping this extra sultry dancefloor as cool as the sounds that make this party unique. Expect an audience that is serious about their music and serious about their dancing, along with the usual party nuts that keep this soiree too much fun for words. Get ready to live, learn, love, lust, and lose it All for the Love of Music & Art.

2 for 1 drinks from 10pm - 11pm

$5 before 11pm
$10 with RSVP Joann Jimenez
$15 at the door

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... and Friday, March 28st
12pm - 8pm

ALMA meets the Next Level Party in MIAMI!!!

Mahoganee'z In Concert/New MuZik..

Just Added!!! DC Band- TriFlava & VA's Own Micki & Malori Check Out The New Muzik & Purchase Tickets @ www.DivaMilitia.com

www.divamilitia.com

UB1 Music PR - US Super Duo Mary Mary Return To The UK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18 2008 Press Release US Super Duo Mary Mary Return To The UK Sent by UB1 Music on behalf of He Lives. US major recording Gospel artist Mary Mary is set to make a return visit to the UK with a headline appearance at He Lives, a Gospel concert to be held on Sat 26 April at the De Vere Whites Hotel 'Premier Suite' in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The hit making sister-duo is no stranger to the UK mass-market having stormed the UK Singles Chart with their global hit "Shackles (Praise You)" back in 2000. That song and many other hits of theirs like "Believer", "The Real Party" and "Can't Give Up Now" will be performed by the ladies who are currently preparing for a new album release (their fifth) due out this summer 2008. The last time Mary Mary wowed UK audiences was as part of the RCA Records-organised Gospel Gathering UK event in November 2007 alongside their US counterpart Kirk Franklin plus key UK acts. Similarly this time, a selection of carefully-picked UK Gospel acts will add the additional flavour to the evening's proceedings guaranteeing fans being spoilt for choice. Harp provides the Gospel base for the evening bringing their trademark choir sounds by singers who are regulars to the limelight having toured with some of the biggest names in the Gospel industry including Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin and Byron Cage. In keeping with that big-voice feel, London's Roger Samuels (Oasis Award 2006 winner) will grace the stage with a voice who many within the industry are describing as the next major thing. Other UK highlights come from the new sector of UK Gospel music, the more urbanised sounding acts. There's Mighty 'n' Seyi - a singer/rapper double who in the last six months have scored a number of great media scoops including winning Sony BMG's Gospel performance Talent Search, winning the annual Star Awards talent search, not to mention also being handpicked for leading Hip Hop/R&B station Choice FM's 'Fresh Blood' event. Adding a more Hip Hop element will be MOBO 2007 Award winners GForce and those into Reggae/Dancehall music will be captivated by the dynamic performer that is Birmingham's Witness. All the confirmed acts for He Lives, an event now in its fourth year, are taking part in an initiative supported by Calvary International Church in Manchester. He Lives was first launched in 2005, pioneered by the current director Bolaji Olatoye, and has enjoyed a successful run in some of Manchester's renowned live music venues: Manchester Carling Academy (2006) and last year in the Manchester Apollo Theatre. He Lives has now established itself as one of the leading Gospel events company in the Northwest of England. -- ENDS -- NOTE TO EDITORS 1. For more info, please visit: www.he-lives.biz 2. He Lives takes place on Sat 26 April at De Vere Whites Hotel, Premier Suite, De Havilland Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 6SF. 6:30pm. Tickets are £20 plus booking fee available online from: www.he-lives.biz or www.ticketline.co.uk 3. National Ticket Hotlines/Info: Manchester (07957 524 428), Sheffield (07826 167 575), Bradford (07961 291 513), Leeds (07805 485 102), Birmingham (07864 983 504), Wolverhampton (07506 713 329), Nottingham (07809 649 990), Stoke on Trent (07796 268 489) and Leicester (07877 616 467) 4. For all PR-related requests or artist interviews, please contact James Freeman at UB1 Music on +44 (0) 1689 844 452 or +44 (0) 7812 853 639. (w. www.ub1music.com e. info@ub1music.com ) For all media enquiries please contact James Freeman web: www.ub1music.com Email: info@ub1music.com Phone: +44 (0) 1689 844 452

A Message From Manchildblack :: Miami's WMC!!!

Peace Everyone,

Just wanted to drop a line to all my folks who will be in Miami for the Winter Music Conference. This year is going to be better than ever with some amazing events that you won't want to miss. The flyers below are either parties I am throwing, performing at or both. If you plan on coming to King Britt & Vikter Duplaix's Art of Seduction event, please rsvp to: greg@musicandart.com.

Hope to see all of you in the sun!

In the meantime...

Be Love, Be Light & Be the Peace You Seek!

Manchildblack

Peter Hadar- On Stands Now!

Peter Hadar- On Stands Now!

Peter Hadar would like to Thank all of the fans and press who have supported his movement and come out to his recent shows in NY& DC. He is now in the studio finishing up his sophomore album 'Fresh Attire' due out later this Spring. In the meantime, please help celebrate his recent magazine coverage in URB & Billboard; and stay tuned for more articles, and a new website & MySpace page. Peter Hadar- URB Magazine's Next Top 100 Artists for 2008 "the next, next big thing in R&B" -URB Magazine Featured in Billboard Magazine's Now Hear This Your Guide to Unsigned Artists! 'Fresh Attire' Available Spring '08 INTERNS Needed! The Hadar Movement needs 2 Interns preferably in the NYC area, to help further the movement. If interested, please send reply with some info about you and how you can help the team!

The Hadar Movement Thanks You! Powered By: The Shayna Miller Group Online Music, Marketing & Events

G. Garvin & Susan L. Taylor @ Hueman Bookstore................

Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin Susan L. Taylor - "All About Love" Complimentary Cocktails by Pour Moi

Our truest life is when we are in our dreams awake..... G. Garvin in HARLEM @ Hueman Bookstore 3/21! Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin Friday, March 21 @ 6:00PM Before coming to TV One G. Garvin, was the executive chef and co-owner of a L.A. restaurant, which in less than a year earned top honors from both the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles magazine. Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe 2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd, NYC (Btw. 124th and 125th Streets) 212-665-7400 For More Information.............................. Susan L. Taylor - "All About Love" Tuesday, March 25 @ 6PM For more than 25 years, Taylor has shared her thoughts and life with readers in her column in "Essence" magazine. This book draws from the breadth of those writings and relates how her faith has seen her through many difficulties. Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe 2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd, NYC (Btw. 124th and 125th Streets) 212-665-7400 For More Information...................................... Complimentary Cocktails by Pour Moi "Excellence without Compromise" The New Spirit in Cognac An exceptional Cognac inspired by women, designed for women, delicate sophisticated A contemporary masterpiece, Pour Moi is sure to delight any woman who enjoys a distinctive and refined spirit. My Pour Moi......................................

Follow up Links Hueman Bookstore TV ONE Essence POUR MOI

Coming soon "WOMEN, POWER & CIGARS" 2008 email: amkting@yahoo.com web: http://www.myspace.com/amkting

CeCe Winans- Thy Kingdom Come- In Stores 4/1: Order Pre-Sale Now!

CeCe Winans
Returns To Her Church Roots With
'Thy Kingdom Come'
In Stores April 1st

Pre-Orders are being accepted on-line Now thru March 26th Click HERE to order your Copy of 'Thy Kingdom Come' The follow-up to 2005's chart-topping, GRAMMY®-winning 'Purified' Listen to: Waging War CeCeWinans.com 'Thy Kingdom Come' available on CeCe's own label PureSprings Gospel

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Online Music, Marketing & Events

MIHE EVENT REMINDER: Afterwork Fridays @ THE SUGAR BAR and AMP FIDDLER/TORTURED SOUL @ HIGHLINE! Friday, 3/21/08

MAKE IT HAPPEN ENTERTANMENT Presents:

Soulful Sounds: Extended Happy Hour at The Sugar Bar
254 W. 72nd St.
bet. B'way and West End Ave.
Upper West Side, NYC.
5pm-8pm
NO COVER!!!

-Buy One, Get One FREE!!! (Happy Hour prices at bar only.)
-FREE Chicken Wings!!! (5pm-7pm)
-$15 Pitchers of Watermelon Sangria!!!

Classic and Contemporary Soul/R&B Tunes spun by yours truly.
Afterwork every Friday starting March 21st. 5pm-8pm

(MIHE is currently booking Soul/R&B artists for this event. Promotional track dates only! If interested, please shoot us an e-mail.)



Afterwards, check out Amp Fiddler and Tortured Soul at the Highline Ballroom.
SUPPORT LIVE, INDEPENDENT MUSIC!!!!
(See attached flier.)

Don't forget to listen to ISB Radio on www.RhythmAndSoulRadio.com every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm E.S.T.

Croatia in NY, SOBs, DC, Lincoln Center, China

Croatia in NY, SOBs, DC, Lincoln Center, China
CROATIA IN NEW YORK: Monday, March 24th: The Mystery Revealed! My Croatian homeboys are in New York spinning for the first time ever in the US. They take care of me whenever I go overseas and they throw parties that are hot to death when ever I go there. Their DJ style is perfect for Turntables Unplugged at Tillmans, where I have been hosting every Monday for a few months. Come hang with us for free. They specialize in 70’s Funk and Soul. Tillman's 165 W. 26th Street New York, NY 10pm - 2am FULL ELECTRIC AT SOBS: Wednesday, March 26th: Yup, you may not have seen us do the full band for a while. You may have missed my first New York concert in 4 months when we played BAM Café a couple weeks ago. Come to SOB’s on Wednesday. It is going to be electric. It will be fire. And this is a shared bill with a band I respect tremendously: Franklin Bridge. If you want to know why you need to be there, go on YouTube and search “Franklin Bridge.” Even if I wasn’t performing, I wouldn’t miss it. SOB's 204 Varick St New York, NY 8pm http://sobs.com WASHINGTON, DC: Thursday, March 27th: No, I’m not running for President. But I will come back to DC whenever I can to keep building on what has been built so far. We got a FREE show at the National Geographic’s Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium, early show! 6:00PM National Geographic Presents: Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium WASHINGTON, DC 1600 M Street N.W. Washington DC 6:00PM FREE Visit the National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/nglive/ or call (202) 857-7700 for more information. LINCOLN CENTER & CHINA: Saturday afternoon, March 29th: Our debut at the high end jazz venue, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Frederick P. Rose Hall Jazz at Lincoln Center, is worth a look. It is FREE and is perfect to bring young people to at 3 in the afternoon. This is a precursor to month long tour in Northeast Asia, as part of The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad program, in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center and U.S. State Department. *I will post all the Asian countries and cities soon, in case you have people out there. We will be touring in Burma, China, Philippines and Sri Lanka. Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Frederick P. Rose Hall Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway at 60th Street 3PM 5th Floor New York, NY Reservations Call: 212 258-9595 http://jalc.org/dccc FREE	Tour Dates MARCH 24th Tillman's New York, NY MARCH 26th SOB's New York, NY MARCH 27th Grosvenor Auditorium Washington, DC MARCH 29th Rose Hall Jazz New York, NY JUNKYARD JEWEL On Sale Now! Borders Books & Music Amoeba Kemp Hills - DC Disc-O-Rama - NYC Sound of Market - Philly Street Corner - Detroit Dr. Wax - Chicago Norman - NYC Earwax - ATL Sounds in Da Hood - ATL Bush Baby - NYC ONLINE: DustyGroove.com CDBaby.com iTunes.com Verizon VCast
Happy Spring!

MARION MEADOWS TOUR 2008

MARION MEADOWS TOUR 2008 March 2008 Greetings Fans! We're excited about our tour for spring / summer 2008. The band and I will be joining forces with BB JAZZ for two spectacular events! ... Look out for updates to our busy calender. We certainly look forward to seeing you in a city near you! Sincerely, MARION Upcoming Events BB JAZZ PRESENTS MARION MEADOWS AT THE HUNTINGTON BEACH LIBRARY SUNSET JAZZ IN THE VINES BB JAZZ PRESENTS MARION MEADOWS AT THE HUNTINGTON BEACH LIBRARY www.bbjazz.com MARION MEADOWS & BB JAZZ 2008 THE HUNTINGTON BEACH LIBRARY 7111 Talbert Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648 April 26, 2008 RSVP for this Event NOW! SUNSET JAZZ IN THE VINES BB JAZZ PRESENTS SUNSET JAZZ IN THE VINES CONCERT SERIES with MARION MEADOWS WILSON CREEK WINERY 35960 Rancho California Rd Temecula, CA 92591 AUGUST 20, 2008 Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards presents Marion Meadows and a spectacular lineup at the "Sunset Jazz in the Vines" concert series. Don't miss out on your chance to experience world-class smooth jazz at its finest in beautiful Wine Country. RSVP for this Event NOW! BB JAZZ SUMMER EVENTS www.bbjazz.com Betty and Corky BB Jazz is a non-profit organization with a dual purpose: · Raising awareness and funds for children with autism. · Bringing smooth jazz to the community of Huntington Beach. Betty's nephew, Sonic, is a very active 10-year-old, who is autistic. Betty's personal struggle to find a way to help her sister and her husband with their uphill battle against autism inspired her to start BB Jazz. Betty found a way to combine her passion for smooth jazz music with her experience in the music industry. Be a part of the festivities! Proceeds will benefit children with autism. Come join us for the artful music, sophisticated spectators, the ambience, and the perfect setting. MC ENTERTAINMENT 78 ALLIKAT WAY EAST HAVEN, Connecticut 06513 Email: saxmanrca@aol.com Web: http://WWW.MARIONMEADOWS.COM

STRONGER: Aries Rising Part I....A Red Carpet Affair

Join us for the Party of the Century More to come... HOT LINKS.. Algebra Carmen Rodgers 26 Marketing Buy Carmen's Music PPT I GOT SOUL Music Conference You're Invited 03/28/08 Dallas Minc Lounge Greetings! Please join Carmen Rodgers as she celebrates her birthday with friends: Friday:March::28:::2008 SEAGRAM'S GIN RASPBERRY 26mARKeting, the Foundation, and CandiGirl Music present: STRONGER: Aries Rising, Pt. 1 A Red Carpet Affair MINC Lounge 813 Exposition Dallas, TX 75226 (214) 370-4077 Happy Hour: 5 - 9 pm Party: 9 pm - 3 am Come & experience "STRONGER: Aries Rising, Pt. 1" at the newly remodeled MINC Lounge, one of Dallas' most exotic lounges. Celebrating the birthdays of Roderick Deloach, Carmen Rodgers, & all the beautiful Aries of D/FW, this is guaranteed to be the party of the season with performances by Atlanta bread artist Algebra Blessett (http://www.myspace.com/algebrablessett), Carmen Rodgers & PPT. There will be: 2 DJS mixing all your favorite old & new school hip hop & rare grooves, free food, drinks, drink specials, gift bags, discounted admission for Aries before 11 pm, concert ticket giveaways for Kanye West's Glow In The Dark Tour, a beautiful patio for lounging and all the right people for an unforgettable experience.

New York 2008

Notes on my 2008 visit here

http://mikeashley.blogspot.com/

Mike

Maurice Brown News March 2008

Maurice Brown News! IN THIS ISSUE Soul Jazz Attack w/ Mobetta & Soul'd U Out Maurice Inducted into Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame LINKS Check Tour Dates Visit Official Website Download Hip to Bop Listen to Mo's Tracks Listen to Mo's Jazz Watch Live Videos Check Out Pics Booking Info Maurice Brown Effect Press Kit Soul'd U Out Press Kit Real Live Show Jazz Foundation of America N.O. Jazz Fest Lineup Announced! Maurice will be at Jazz Fest with his group, The Maurice Brown Effect, on Thursday, May 1st. He'll also perform with NOJO on Saturday, May 3rd. More show dates are in the works so stay tuned for more announcements. Greetings! Welcome to the 42nd edition of Maurice Brown News, the monthly newsletter that keeps you informed about upcoming shows and latest news about Mobetta music. Check it out ... UPCOMING SHOWS 3/7/08 & 3/21/08 Sutra Lounge, NYC, DJ Center & Mobetta 3/15/08 Symphony Space, NYC, Mobetta & Soul'd U Out 3/16/08, Tulsa Performing Arts Center, NOJO 3/21/08 Blue Note, NYC, Real Live Show Soul Jazz Attack w/ Mobetta & Soul'd U Out When: Saturday, March 15 Show time: 7:30-9:30PM Where: Symphony Space, NYC To reserve your tickets online, visit: syphonyspace.org or call: 212.864.5400 Maurice Brown Inducted into Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame The Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium's annual Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 2nd. This year's inductees include: Deacon Leroy Applin Young Lion/Lioness, Maurice Brown; Jazz Shrine, Blue Coronet; Jazz Impact, James Spaulding; Life Time Achievement, Cedar Walton; and Hall of Fame awardee, Cecil Payne. "It comes as no surprise that those people who work without ego are extraordinarily good at what they do. Anybody who is one with what he or she does is building the new earth." -- Eckhart Tolle

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SXSW bound. Artists, Parties, Networking

- Vol 1, Issue 6

In This Issue SXSW AUSTIN UK Rapper SWAY HESTON Friendly Links HESTON MELISSA YOUNG KARINA NISTAL SWAY DASAFO SXSW SOUL I GOT SOUL FUSICOLOGY THE BLOOM BLOG MIZ METRO MONDAYZ SOULTRACKS		To my Friends and Fam So MIDEM came and went and I promised you all a wrap up and post MIDEM so here it is in brief. The artist on everyone's lips was Santogold. The buzz deal - 360's. Everyone talking about them but figuring out they're not all that healthy to do. Jumpstyle- discovered a new artform. Pretty cool. It originates from Belgium and I met the lad himself who started the craze. Patrik Jumpen. Fans getting more involved in artist's careers. Taking more responsibilities and getting compensated. Fan Promotion Websites selling songs of their favorite artists through playlists and the fan gets commissions. Peter Gabriel's 'Personality of The Year' Award. Paul McGuinness (U2's manager) with his amped up Anti-ISP Speech. A2IM Pavillion. Ok Ok I'm going to join soon I promise. I must say that they are slowly taking over and a viable force for the Independent world and a much needed resource. Their booth was buzzing full of meetings, their members exchanging and networking, their receptions, cocktail hour and more. The MUSIC- The really hot Italian instrumental marching band FUNK OFF that was playing through the exhibition aisles daily. That was refreshing. Lastly, the few acts I saw that were hot. Astrid Swan (Finland) Dennis Ferrer. Little Louie Vega . Seven(Switzerland) . Sadly I missed this one but was most excited to see- German group and my fave fave label Sonar Kollektiv Christian Prommer's Drumlessons. . I collected over 200 CD's from around the world. I finally finished listening to them all so for a round up of my faves out of that pile please check out The Bloom Blog SXSW AUSTIN SXSW looks absolutely insane this year. I thought last year was zany. I'm going to have to stock up on Emergen-C, Red Bull, Aspirin, Ginger, and Ricola's for sure. Attendance must be up by far and from what I hear- there are way more International folks coming in from places like S.America, Australia, Korea, and more than ever from Europe and UK. So the contingency on the International level is amazing! I'm speaking on a panel on Wednesday. That's where you'll find me. March 12th at Noon called Press, Publicists and Bloggers. A good friend of mine overseas has told me though it's SOLD OUT. I'd try and get in somehow. Everyone wants in on this subject. You can check out Fusicology's blog and my blog tomorrow/Thursday for my round up on what's hot in terms of artist showcases, parties and overall buzz. SOUL Music is really prominent this year. Very excited to be part of this hopefully growing movement at SXSW. 3 SOUL showcases with special thanks to Matt Sonzala, ME Television, I GOT SOUL, Smooth, Fusicology and of course to all the artists who are involved. Let's make this HUGE!! Here's the low down on SOUL at SXSW. Wednesday, March 12th at Molotov Lounge. Thursday, March 13th at Prague Saturday, March 15th at Victorian Room at The Driskill Hotel. All involved are: Maya Azucena, Yahzarah Purple St. James, Russell Taylor, Melissa Young, Renee Sebastian, Jennifer Johns, Choklate, Heavy, Karina Nistal, IB3, The Bamaz, Lady Lux, J*Davey, Kam, Miz Metro, Rachel Brown and others. There's also an URBAN MEET and GREET on Thursday, March 13th 4PM -7PM at Logan's - 200 E. 6th Street presented by Imeem, Foundation, Spectre and BMRG. On the wheels-- Statik Selektah. DJ Eleven. DJ Graffiti.

UK Rapper SWAY

British Rapper SWAY returns to SXSW. He blew minds back in '06 so get ready for some more fire! Sway is Lupe Fiasco's favorite lyricist. His fans are far and wide including Chamillionaire, Akon and others. Known for his rapid acrobatic lyrical flow combined with fierce, layered infused beats and wicked stage presence- SWAY is going to turn heads, change up the game and bring back excitement in Hip Hop. Get ready to get your mind blown! Sway is performing at Molotov Lounge on Friday, March 14th- 1:00am.. He's also performing on the BRMG Hip Hop Not Heard on The Radio event on Saturday, March 15th- Firehouse Lounge - 3:00-8PM. And...Speaking on a panel on Thursday called Widening Hip Hop's Global Reach- 2:45-4:00PM. Before heading to Austin he's in NY performing at The Mercury Lounge on Tuesday, March 11th- 9PM It's a special UK Hip Hop night.

HESTON

I'm really excited about this new artist HESTON. He's also out of Atlanta. I'm just amazed at how many talented artists reside there. Heston is really special. He's been on the scene a few years performing here and there but hadn't actually released a full length. Well, now the time has come to introduce his debut ' Storyteller'. Heston has an angelic and heartfelt warm fuzzy voice. One of those voices that make you melt. He's also got the looks -- Ladies-- you know what I'm talking about. HESTON has the whole package. He plays guitar, he's smooth, charismatic, talented and lyrically profound. 'Storyteller' raises the hairs on my arms and I get a different experience every time I hear it. Soul/Pop at its finest. HESTON will be in NY doing promo, press and a few showcases between April 19-24th. He's producing and performing a Bob Marley Tribute at Sugar Hill along with Julie Dexter on Saturday, May 10th. You can get a free download on SOULTRACKS. The song 'Brand New U'. Just a taste of the 15 songs you'll hear on 'STORYTELLER'.

That about wraps things up. Speaking of wrapped- Melissa Young wrapped her video 'Just a Girl' last week. Can't wait to see the final edit and send it off. I will start preparations on my birthday shindig for April and I'm repping Portugese Rapper Sam The Kid so be on look out for him. Got some deals in the makings that I'm not at liberty to talk about and new artists to add to my roster. Please check out my blog- The Bloom Blog and Miz Metro Mondayz- You'll love it! Other than that--- I need a vacation!!! See you all in Texas!! Yeehaww Fiona Bloom The Bloom Effect

News Release - FROM A WOMEN'S POINT OF VIEW

RE: News Release

Jo-Ann ‘Joli’ Harris

Icreeupree

Icreeupree@aol.com

Phone: 718.916.4490

Attention All,

On Wednesday March 26, 2008 Icreeupree Management is finally coming to Harlem. The visionary and founder of Icreeupree is Joli Harris. Her mission with this company is to capture the hearts and minds of the audience by teaching, entertaining and uplifting the spirits of people. The overall objective for Icreeupree is to be on a mission of change. March 26, 2008 Icreeupree is celebrating Woman’s Month. Icreeupree over stands that music plays a big part in our day to day lives; music can create a sense of hope, willingness, unity or hate, nonetheless, women need to hear this message. That is why we are proud to introduce to Harlem, the true voice for women going through a struggle, singer/songwriter Imessiah Soul.

Imessiah Soul is a strong powerful soul singer known for laying down her soul like at a general. She has been often referred to as the deliverer of Soul. She posses the tones in her voice, that reaches the hearts and souls of many. It has been said by Nick Ashford “baby you got that Chaka energy”.

Imessiah has headlining shows like ‘After The Turkeys Gone’ soul review at the Sugar Bar, The Soul Café Review’ for one of the most powerful unions, 1199SEIU’s Bread and Roses Culture Program, Brooklyn’s fine eatery Akwaaba Café, The ‘Easter Soul Festival, Let Freedom Ring program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. running for the past 7 years and the ‘I Don’t Owe U Nothin’ tour geared towards creating awareness of Domestic Violence.

Now on Wednesday March 26, 2008 – Harlem USA Icreeupree celebrates

Women’s Month

With

Imessiah Soul

www.youtube.com/creeupree www.myspace.com/imessiahsoul

Peter Hadar: New Single- PAINTED! See Him Live @ SOBs 3/12

Peter Hadar & Amanda Diva Hosted By Talib Kweli Live @ SOB's Next Wednesday March 12th

Peter Hadar Memories Of The Heart Downloads Available @ iTunes CD Baby Recent Reviews Memories Of The Heart raises the bar for soul music and does so without much effort at all. The CD was released a while back, but the music is fresh as ever. In short, Peter Hadar is that dude! Cop the album and let your friends know what they're missing. Elliott Williams - ProjectVIBE Internet Radio RETAIL REPORT: EAR WAX RECORDS January 24, 2008 (2:48 pm) Top 5 records pushing some weight right now: Honorable Mentions: Peter Hadar - Memories of the Heart _________________ Coming Soon... Fresh Attire EP- Available Spring '08 Dope By Association Starting April 3rd Every First Thursday @ The Vault 225 E. Houston St. NYC

Peter Hadar: URB Magazine Next Top 100 Artist for 2008 Last Show in NYC Until 'Fresh Attire' Featuring !!Q-Tip & Proton!! Peter Hadar Listen: NEW SINGLE! Painted From the Upcoming- 'Fresh Attire' EP Featuring: Lean On Me by: Strange Kids (Peter Hadar & The G:neus) Available in Barnes & Nobles Sleeping Pills U Don't Love Me The Hadar Movement Powered By: The Shayna Miller Group Online Music, Marketing & Events Please FORWARD! Tnx

"Meet us in the Alley, after work".

Marcell & the Truth Live!!! at Blues Alley March 12th 2008 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm

UPCOMING SHOW WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 - 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM BLUES ALLEY 1073 WISCONSIN AVE., N.W. WASHINGTON, DC 202.337-4141 TICKETS: $18.00 www.bluesalley.com CDs will be sold for $10.00 after each performance. www.marcellandthetruth.com "Now THIS is a jazz club." - Dizzy Gillespie "Best Night Spot" - Washingtonian Magazine Come out Wed. night (March 12th 2008) to hear soul music at its best 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm at the legendary Blues Alley, with Baltimore's own - Marcell & the Truth It's not a show but an experience...

Ursula Rucker live! | Monday March 17th | Plan B London

MARCH 5TH SHOW @ SHRINE IN HARLEM

MAKE IT HAPPEN ENTERTAINMENT along with NUBIAN HERITAGE and REMY MARTIN present a night of great Soul Music by artists you will be talking about a lot in the future! So remember to save the date! The flier is attached.

MAKE IT HAPPEN ENTERTAINMENT Presents:

THE NUBIAN HERITAGE SOUNDS OF SOUL CONCERT

Featuring:

T.L. CROSS

KEV BLAZE

THE ASTON GIBSON BAND

ORIKL

Wednesday, March 5^th 2008

Doors: 7pm

Show: 8pm

$7

@

THE SHRINE

2271 7^TH Ave.

(ACP Blvd.)

bet. 133^rd & 134^th Sts.

Harlem, NYC

Sponsored by REMY MARTIN

Fine Champagne Cognac

© 2007 E. Rémy Martin & Co., Rémy Martin 1738® Fine Champagne Cognac, 40% Alc./Vol., Rémy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac V.S.O.P.® Cognac, 40% Alc./Vol., Imported by Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc., New York, NY. Centaur Design®, VSOP Bottle Design®.

Please drink responsibly.

Visit NUBIAN HERITAGE at 126^th St. & 5^th Ave.

There is no guest list for this event.

Tn'T (Trish & Tom) Live!!!! in Harlem NYC

Greetings Fam and Friends ... On Friday March 14 2008, we'll be
performing live!!!! with our band at the Shrine World Music Venue.
The Shrine is located at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. between 133rd
and 134th St Harlem NYC. Showtime is 10:00pm. Cover 10.00 (recession
special) Ha Ha ...... know we got to keep it lite. Anyway we would
love to see your face in the place and make sure you tell them you're
there to see Tn'T (Trish&Tom).

The Shrine is a fabulous place for live entertainment ... Oh yeah and
the people there are oh so cool. Of course we always guarantee you the
best time ever. So now you know, all you got to do is come on out and
bring your friends. We'll be celebrating the beginning of the end of
Winter. We promise as always to be in rare form. So mark the date on
your calendar because we do need your support.

Feel free to holla back, sign the guest book @ tritommusic.com, etc.

Love, Peace, and Hair Grease,
Trish and Tom (TnT)

http://www.tritommusic.com

http://cdbaby.com/cd/tnt2

http://myspace.com/trishandtom

Kendra Ross & Chris Rob LIVE in Brooklyn!

Please come check me out w/ Chris Rob this weekend! Kendra Ross and Chris Rob Live Performance in Brooklyn Sunday, March 2, 2008 8PM Solomon's Porch Cafe 307 Stuyvesant Avenue (@Halsey), Brooklyn $10 Cover God bless, Kendra Debut album, New Voice AVAILABLE NOW www.kendraross.com www.myspace.com/kendrarossmusic Click for Larger Image

Peter Hadar & Amanda Diva: Hosted By Talib Kweli! @ SOB's Wednesday March 12th, Emily King 3/5

Peter Hadar & Amanda Diva Hosted By Talib Kweli Live @ SOB's Wednesday March 12th Peter Hadar Memories Of The Heart Downloads Available @ iTunes CD Baby Recent Reviews Memories Of The Heart raises the bar for soul music and does so without much effort at all. The CD was released a while back, but the music is fresh as ever. In short, Peter Hadar is that dude! Cop the album and let your friends know what they're missing. Elliott Williams - ProjectVIBE Internet Radio RETAIL REPORT: EAR WAX RECORDS January 24, 2008 (2:48 pm) Top 5 records pushing some weight right now: Honorable Mentions: Peter Hadar - Memories of the Heart _________________ Coming Soon... Fresh Attire EP- Available Spring '08 Peter Hadar Upcoming Dates 3/5- DC w/ Emily King Bohemia Caverns ------------------------------------------- Dope By Association Starting April 3rd Every First Thursday @ The Vault 225 E. Houston St. NYC Peter Hadar: URB Magazine Next Top 100 Artist for 2008 Come & See What All the Hype is About! Last Show in NYC Until 'Fresh Attire' Special Invited Guests! Peter Hadar Listen: Lean On Me Sleeping Pills U Don't Love Me More to Come from The Hadar Movement Powered By: The Shayna Miller Group Online Music, Marketing & Events Please FORWARD! Tnx

Music with Meaning Fri 7th March at the Vortex

More Music with Meaning...

Lifeforce at The Vortex Jazz Club - Fri 7th March 8pm

Featured guest artists:
Zena Edwards: www.myspace.com/zenaedwards
Rasiyah: www.myspace.com/rasiyah
Wayne Gidden: www.myspace.com/waynegidden
Jnay: www.myspace.com/jnaybaby

Guest musician
Mark Crown (trumpet): www.myspace.com/trumpetmark

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Following the success of the launch night, Lifeforce Muzic and BrazenBunch continue their joint tour de force presenting journeys through Jazz, Soul, Folk, and Blues and everything in between. The events highlight the eclectic musical fusions and influences derived from the rich cultural heritage in the UK.
Each night focuses on a lineup of the most innovative of established and
emerging artists and musicians performing their original musical compositions, and provides a unique opportunity to see the artists in an intimate surrounding.
Modern instruments such as the violectra and electronic loopers and traditional instruments such as the kalimba and steel pan will feature during the series of events that show music really has no boundaries.

More info:
www.brazenbunch.com
www.myspace.com/brazenbunch


Friday 7th March 2008 (Part of the East Festival)
www.vortexjazz.co.uk
£10 door/£7 advance or if you bring essential learning items on the night which we will send to schools that need them.

First Annual Smooth Music Awards

SMOOTH MUSIC AWARDS

Acoustic Performance on Monday Evening

Love & Light
Nhojj
1 Neo-Soul ARTist ~ Myspace NY Chart