January 2015

Q&A: Singer Meli’sa Morgan chats with The 'Chocolate Voice' about her upcoming feature on UNSUNG and more!

Powerhouse R&B Soul singer Meli’sa Morgan, perhaps best known for her #1 hit in the eighties: “Do Me Baby,”  an original recording by the Mega-star, Prince, will be featured on TV One’s hit series UNSUNG on February 4th. The sensational vocalist has sang back-up and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the business–Chaka

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Photos: African-American entertainers helped energize the 2015 NAMM Show

Held January 22-25, NAMM welcomed a record number of exhibitors to Anaheim. Major product debuts, a crop of new-to-NAMM exhibitors paired with engaging thought-leaders created what many NAMM members called the freshest NAMM Show in years. Check out photos of appearances and performances by notable and iconic African-American actors and musicians helped make the 2015

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NAMM: San Diego's own Nathan East among newest inductees

Anaheim, Calif., (Jan. 24, 2015) – Recording, audio and music industry professionals honor excellence in sound technology and creativity at the 30th Annual NAMM TEC AWARDS, held January 24 in Anaheim, Calif. The professional audio and music production industry’s most prestigious awards celebrate excellence in 30 creative and technical achievement categories. The awards are held

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Google to sponsor "SELMA" at Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)

  HOLLYWOOD, CA (January 23, 2015) – Paramount Pictures today announced that Google will sponsor a screening of the Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe-winning film “SELMA” for students, teachers and administrators at Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) at BAM Rose Cinemas on Friday, January 23rd. The sponsorship marks the first time since

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Favorite Salad: Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Gorgonzola and Champagne Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 8 cups baby spinach or romaine lettuce 1 ripe pear, cut in half 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 2 ounces Gorgonzola Champagne vinaigrette, recipe follows Fresh cracked pepper 1 tablespoon honey Champagne Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked

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Spike Lee set to receive the President's Award at NAACP Image Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 21, 2015) – Cinema trailblazer Spike Lee, will be presented with the NAACP President’s Award at the 46thNAACP Image Awards.  The NAACP President’s Award, chosen by NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks, is bestowed in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. Past honorees include Van Jones, President Bill

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2015 NAMM Media Preview Day: P-Funk George Clinton mentors, Berklee students

January 21, 2015, Mr. P-Funk himself, George Clinton, made his presence well known at The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) media preview day. With hit’s such as; Parliament’s “Chocolate City,” “Atomic Dog” and our all time favorite, “Flashlight,” let’s just say the master of funk knows a thing or two about the music business. 

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