Entertainment
Chicago Sinfonietta celebrates the 25th anniversary of African Heritage Symphonic Series, Vol. 1 on Cedille Records
This season, Chicago Sinfonietta celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first orchestral album with Cedille Records, African Heritage Symphonic Series (AHSS) – Volume I, released in 2000. The renowned, acclaimed CD set the orchestra’s focus in recorded sound.
2 Chainz to Headline 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands Halftime Show
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award®-winning hip hop artist 2 Chainz will perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), Feb. 18 at Alabama State University (ASU), the first time the nation's premier showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands and dance teams has been held on an HBCU campus. As one of ASU's most famous alumni, 2 Chainz will take the stage during the halftime show, celebrating Black culture and musical excellence.
Cayman Kelly Shares Thoughts on Some of His Favorite Summer Interviews
Radio veteran Cayman Kelly has had a busy summer recently welcoming legendary R&B group New Edition on his popular SiriusXM radio show, along with visiting the Essence Festival of Culture to meet up and interview a range of other celebrated Black musicians and talent. Heart & Soul regularly features in-depth interviews with Black music talent while spinning adult R&B hits from yesterday and today
BYRON ALLEN’S ALLEN MEDIA GROUP ACQUIRES BLACK NEWS CHANNEL
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group (AMG) is proud to announce that the Northern District of Florida, Tallahassee Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court, (Case No. 4:22-bk-40087- KKS) issued an order approving the sale of “substantially all of” Black News Channel (BNC) “assets free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances and interests” to AMG’s networks division. AMG is acquiring BNC out of bankruptcy for $11 million from billionaire Shahid Khan, owner of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars franchise. Khan invested over $100 million into BNC.
The 1st Platinum Selling Hip Hop Artist to be Elected to Public Office in the United States
Hip Hop was born nearly 50 years ago in the Bronx, NY by DJ Kool Herc. Since then, Hip Hop culture has transcended music, fashion, art, and dance. Hip Hop culture has reshaped and influenced American culture for decades to now become the highest grossing music genre to date. Although Hip Hop has always been political, it is now making even greater strides in politics with the election of Dupré “Doitall” Kelly from the platinum selling Hip Hop group Lords of the Underground.
American Legacy Network Adds Black History Uncovered Collection
American Legacy Network (ALN) announced that now through January 31, the BLACK HISTORY UNCOVERED film collection is available for streaming on the network. The collection features films that highlight important individuals, events and organizations in Black history. The addition of this collection to ALN is the most recent in the effort of the streaming service to highlight and document Black history and culture. ALN Founder and CEO, Rodney J. Reynolds, is excited to add to the company’s streaming options.
