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Mary J. Blige is launching a music festival.
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul announced she is partnering with Live Nation Urban for the inaugural Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit this May in Atlanta.
The festival will take place May 6 to May 8, intentionally coinciding with Mother’s Day weekend. It will be an all-female line-up that includes Chaka Khan, Ella Mai, Xscape, and City Girls.
source~ TheGrio.com
Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj to headline 2022 Essence Festival
“We are excited to welcome the family back live to New Orleans and thrilled to connect with more of our diasporic family through new digital experiences,” said Essence CEO Caroline Wanga in a press release. “Whether it be those that have three years of outfits reflective of the Festival tradition that was disrupted by the pandemic, or those who will have their inaugural Festival experience in 2022, all are invited.”
source~ TheGrio.com
The ‘Black Radio Effect:’ How Robert Glasper helped manifest genre fluidity in Black music
With Black Radio, Glasper set out to make a statement that jazz would not be confined. The album’s curation of guest talent was not only adventurous but the collective’s unorthodox song arrangements on its selection of covers made the album stand out.
source~ TheGrio.com