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Jul 23, 2011 at 11:28 pm

Amy Winehouse, And 9 Other Blue-Eyed Soul Singers

Amy Winehouse, And 9 Other Blue-Eyed Soul Singers

The death of Amy Winehouse is most certainly a tragic loss to the music industry, and even greater loss to the elite group of blue-eyed singers.

Though soul music is a genre that is applicable to Black music culture, it isn’t exclusive to singers of color. White soul singers have made a tremendous impact in soul and can croon like the best of them.

Video of Amy Winehouse doing what she did best:

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May 19, 2011 at 7:48 am

Republican Reads Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics On State Senate Floor

Republican Reads Wu-Tang Clan Lyrics On State Senate Floor

ILLINOIS – Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno used lyrics from the Wu-Tang song “C.R.E.A.M.” from a letter supposedly from Wu Tang rapper, Raekwon. She used lyrics from C.R.E.A.M. to address the state’s budget crisis.

“The most precious thing in the world is the financial security and wellbeing of your family…You want to send your little ones to the best school and in the end you want to know you left them with

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Elev8

May 13, 2011 at 2:43 pm

Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder!

Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder!

Elev8 would like to send a special birthday shout out to the legendary Stevie Wonder. The talented music man celebrates his 61st born day.   His accomplishments are inspiring and elev8 millions of people all over the world.    He’s created an abundance of music that people of all ages can embrace everyday.  What’s your favorite Stevie Wonder song?  We’d love to hear back from you!
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Elev8

Apr 1, 2011 at 3:16 pm

Marvin Gaye’s Songs Still Resonates With Modern Day

Marvin Gaye’s Songs Still Resonates With Modern Day

If you were a child who grew up in the 1970’s, it is likely that your mother was a huge Marvin Gaye fan. Marvin lived a tumultuous life. One of the defining things in Marvin’s life is that borne pain came some of the most prolific, inspiring songs to ever grace the airwaves. Unfortunately Marvin’s life ended in much of the tragic ways that our people die each day.

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Yogi

Mar 31, 2011 at 3:59 pm

Surviving Members Of Female Jazz Band Honored At Smithsonian

Surviving Members Of Female Jazz Band Honored At Smithsonian

WASHINGTON, DC — Six surviving members of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, America’s first all-female integrated jazz band — were honored by the Smithsonian Institution in ceremonies and events this week.

In this exclusive video for NewsOne, Radio One founder Cathy Hughes (who is the daughter of original Sweethearts band member Helen Jones Woods) discusses the legacy of these “freedom riders and freedom fighters,” and even reveals that Beyoncé found inspiration in their example:

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First female interracial band celebrated at

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Mar 14, 2011 at 10:01 am

Happy Birthday Quincy Delightt Jones, Jr.!

Happy Birthday Quincy Delightt Jones, Jr.!

Today we celebrate 78 years of life for The Dude” a/k/a Quincy Delightt Jones Jr.  He’s worked with some of the world’s favorite musicians of all time like Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Tevin Campbell, Tamia and Michael Jackson.

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Elev8

Mar 14, 2011 at 9:33 am

Vashawn Mitchell Will Tour With Mary Mary and Winans

Vashawn Mitchell  Will Tour With Mary Mary and Winans

Breakthrough Gospel artist, Vashawn Mitchell , was just added to R&B and Gospel icons Bebe & Cece Winans and Mary Mary upcoming spring tour. VaShawn Mitchell will be the special guest for the ”Still Something Big” Tour, An Evening With BeBe & CeCe Winans And Mary Mary.

Mitchell, slated to open the show, will join the duos to hit a series of major market US tour dates this April 2011.  Earning this coveted spot on the highly

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Mar 13, 2011 at 3:55 pm

BeBe Winans Says This Is Last Tour With His Sister

BeBe Winans Says This Is Last Tour With His Sister

He knows some people might be skeptical, but BeBe Winans is adamant that the upcoming Still Something Big tour will be his last with sister CeCe Winans.

“I feel on the inside that this is our last go-round,” Winans, who’s been recording with his sister since 1984, tells Billboard.com. “I don’t see me doing this outside of this year.” Winans sees the gospel duo’s Hollywood

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Mar 13, 2011 at 3:43 pm

Donnie McClurkin Tours Country

Donnie McClurkin Tours Country

After a successful launch in Chicago last year, Donnie McClurkin’s Perfecting Music Conference will make it’s way to: Charlotte, North Carolina (April 28-30); Milwaukee, WI (May 19-21); Montgomery, AL ((June 23-25); Los Angeles, CA (TBA) Philadelphia, PA (September 29/October 1 ); Dallas, TX (October 27-29) and Miami, FL (November 17-19) in 2011.

The two-day workshop with guest speakers and panels is designed to expand the role of

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Mar 13, 2011 at 2:43 pm

Gallery:Men Of Gospel

Gallery:Men Of Gospel

The men of Gospel have helped us, inspired us and encouraged us through the years. It is only when we take a look do we get a picture of what their contributions have meant.

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