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Georgia Music Award 2014 *For people who have been around recording artist Ellis Hall over the last three-plus decades have undoubtedly heard the former Boston resident gleefully holler…“chakalaka,” a clever word he’s credited with coining and using frequently. “In Ellis language, it means joyous,” Hall told EURweb.com’s Lee Bailey during an interview recently at Hall’s […]

*For singer, musician and recording artist, Ellis Hall, it doesn’t matter whether he’s performing in front of 10,000 people on stage, or sitting on his Southern California porch serenading a few neighbors, he always brings his pulsating brand of pure soul, R&B and funk songs and music to the forefront.  EURweb’s Lee Bailey found this […]

Multi-talented vocalist and musician Ellis Hall Jr. *They say when one of your five natural senses are not working the others are amplified five times. I believe its true and its evidence in Ellis Hall Jr., who is music – personified –  as a five-octave vocalist and musician who plays keyboard, bass, electric guitar, acoustics […]

*(Los Angeles, CA) – Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter Ellis Hall has released his newest album Let’s Make an Arrangement on Strokeland Records (Regime Music Group). The album marks Ellis’ first full-length release since 2005’s The Spirit Lingers On… And On. Let’s Make An Arrangement was co-written by Stephen “Doc” Kupka of funk and soul pioneers, Tower […]

Ellis Hall ‘s show “Ray, Motown and Beyond” features such hits as Motown’s Heard It Through the Grapevine and Tower of Power’s Some Days Were Meant for Rain. With the second half of the show paying tribute to Ray Charles featuring hit songs like, I Can’t Stop Loving You, Unchain My Heart, Hit the […]

(Top Row:  Ellis Hall, Bottom Row (l-r): Valerie Ervin, John Acosta and Siedah Garrett) *The Black Business Association (BBA), the oldest ethnic business organization in the State of California, will host its Annual “Salute to Black Music Awards Dinner” on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the California African American Museum, 600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037. Reception is at 6 PM and event […]

Ray Salute for America – poster *(Los Angeles, CA)  On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 7:30pm, Ellis Hall, The Raylettes and The Ray Charles Orchestra will hit the stage at multi-Grammy Award winner Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill and Jazz; 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA. Nestled in the hills of Bel Air above Beverly […]

Aunjanue- Ellis-Taylor / Photo: Getty Images *The ugly history of her home state is not lost on Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. The Mississippi native is very familiar with it and is not afraid to put it on blast for those who are not as familiar with it. During a recent interview with Indie Wire, Ellis-Taylor confessed […]

Pianist Jamar Jones and performer Ellis Hall. *“Her and my mom is friends. She is my number one supporter and was interested in getting out my story,” said pianist Jamar Jones about living legend Patti LaBelle signing him to her label GPE Records. “She encouraged me. She’s also on the album…she goes on an emotional […]

[…] Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington, Anthony Anderson, Sterling K. Brown, Loni Love, Sheryl Underwood, Mandy Moore, Halle Berry, Common, Dwayne Johnson, Audra Day, John Legend, Lena Waithe, Tracee Ellis Ross, David Oyelowo, Laverne Cox, Octavia Spencer, Issa Rae, Trevor Noah, Yara Shahidi, Danai Gurira, Jacob Latimore, Jill Scott, H.E.R., Jay Pharoah, Jemele Hill, Josh Gad, […]

[…] and The Jerome L. Greene Foundation. With generous support from Apollo EmpowerHer, Conscious Kids Inc., Con Edison, Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, Insperity, The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, Ellis L. Phillips Foundation, Pinkerton Foundation, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The Apollo’s 2016-2017 […]

[…] the heels of T.J. Holmes’ interview with Williams on this morning’s “Good Morning America.” Later in the Thursday, March 17 edition of “Tamron Hall,” Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis sat down with Tamron to discuss her critically acclaimed role in “King Richard.” Set to star in AMC’s upcoming drama “61st Street” opposite Courtney B. Vance, […]

[…] Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington, Anthony Anderson, Sterling K. Brown, Loni Love, Sheryl Underwood, Mandy Moore, Halle Berry, Common, Dwayne Johnson, Audra Day, John Legend, Lena Waithe, Tracee Ellis Ross, David Oyelowo, Laverne Cox, Octavia Spencer, Issa Rae, Trevor Noah, Regina King, Yara Shahidi, Danai Gurira, Jacob Latimore, Jill Scott, H.E.R., Jay Pharoah, Jemele Hill, […]

[…] stage to host for the first time, joining the ranks of A-list entertainers who’ve hosted in years past, including Jamie Foxx, Leslie Jones, Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, Chris Rock and Mo’Nique. This year’s broadcast celebrates 19 years of creating unforgettable moments and showcasing the present and future of black entertainment while honoring […]

[…] One” to her newest project, “The Book Of Clarence.” Taylor opened up about the recognition she has received professionally including the love and praise from icons Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ava DuVernay, and Regina King. Taylor also discussed the joys and hilarious moments of motherhood with her two daughters, Junie and Rue. Later, Taylor was joined […]