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Angie Whitney – Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Vol.5 – Issue #1

Dear Readers Happy New Year! In our first edition of January 2020, we pause and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. A Social Activist, Baptist Minister who played a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement. Many songs from that era have become soundtracks of those challenging and […]

ELLEN COOPER – Jazz Vocalist – Summer Edition Vol.4 – Issue #5

Greetings everyone, Wow! What a ride we’ve had with the Spring weather in California. Rainy, cold and cloudy for many days. It finally looks like the sun is back and pointing us toward summer and our June edition. This month we’re proud and happy to say that our new cover girl this month is Ellen […]

Black History Month : #TellBlackStories podcast

COLOR OF CHANGE just launched our #TellBlackStories podcast! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel inspired. But most of all, you’ll hear your stories! Visit http://bit.ly/tbspodcast to learn more and subscribe on Apple Podcasts + Spotify.  

Sensational Bassist/Composer Mitchell Coleman Jr. Releases “Transcendence” !

Mitchell Coleman Jr. Releases New Single Titled “Transcendence” Sensational bassist/composer Mitchell Coleman Jr. is pleased to announce the release of his new single titled “Transcendence,” from his current hit album “Gravity” “Transcendence” is a song that will keep fans of slamming yet radio-ready Jazz-Funk Fusion feeling very excited and one people can’t afford to miss. […]

Motown’s 60th Anniversary

The Grammys’ salute the legendary Motown Records’ 60th anniversary has officially released its star-studded performance lineup, featuring Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Boyz II Men, Chloe x Halle, Tori Kelly, John Legend, Ne-Yo and more. The Recording Academy took to Twitter on Wednesday (Feb. 6) to announce the news. The event will take place in Los […]

Interview with award winning, multi-nominated singer/songwriter performer

Natalie Jean is an award winning, multi-nominated singer/songwriter performer.  She sings many genres, such as Jazz Pop, R&B, Blues and Dance and can also sing in French, Spanish, English, and Creole. Natalie Jean has been nominated over 60 times for her music and has won numerous awards. Most recently, Natalie Jean was the Gold Medal […]

WATCH American Soul | The Upcoming BET Series about Soul Train

Jesse Collins, who produced The New Edition Story, and The Bobby Brown Story recently posted the American Soul trailer which will premiere during Black History Month,  February 5th, 8/9c,on BET. The series tells the back story of the hippest trip in American the iconic Soul Train. The series is executive produced by Tony Cornelius, Don’s son. The 10 episode series […]

Black History Month and Oscar season

It’s Black History Month and Oscar season — and a perfect time to celebrate Dorothy DandridgeMany of us are probably familiar with the name “Dorothy Dandridge,” but some of us may not really know how or why we know her name. Throughout Black History Month, we tend to focus on the legacies of very famous […]

Black History Month – February 2019

Hello Everyone! I can’t believe how time flies! We’re about to exit January and zoom in February and Black History Month! Each February the United States observes Black History Month. This month is intended to honor the history, struggles, and triumphs of black people in America and across the world. Pump It Up Magazine is […]