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[…] – this version is performed by Grammy Award winner Philip Bailey on vocals and percussion and features Kendrick Scott on drums and Robert Glasper on keys. When Earth Wind & Fire began recording in the 1970s, Bailey and his bandmates, like many great artists of the day, had little interest in separating genres and audiences—a philosophy that […]

[…] *A British woman’s singing cockatiel has amassed 3 million followers on TikTok. TMZ reports that the pet bird named KiKi can sing ’70s soul music such as Earth, Wind and Fire’s “September.” Evidently, the bird’s behavior frustrates its sleep-deprived owner, who is frequently awakened by its singing. The woman captioned one video, “Send help […]

[…] and relationships to a conscious beat of Black Excellence. Retellings of The Emotions‘ 1977 classic, “Don’t Ask My Neighbors” and Sade‘s 1992 hit, “Kiss of Life.” On Earth, Wind & Fire being his favorite group, and why the band’s influence can be heard throughout his new album. Working with singers K’Jon, Chantel Hampton, and […]

The Recording Academy Honors Merit Awards Recipients *  Recording Academy – Initial performers announced for the  “Grammy Salute to Music Legends™“include Lila Downs, Earth, Wind & Fire, Andy Garcia and the CineSon All Stars, Lucrecia, Martina McBride, and JD Souther. The Recording Academy The Recording Academy®  will honor its 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients […]

Earth Wind & Fire at JUNETEENTH: A Global Celebration for Freedom (Photo: Timothy Norris) *Earth, Wind & Fire, Kirk Franklin, and Mary Mary will perform during the “Super Bowl Soulful Celebration 25th Anniversary” special, which will air on CBS on Feb. 10.  Comedian Cedric the Entertainer and actress Tichina Arnold will host the one-hour event, which […]

[…] its entirety on CNN. The star-studded concert included performances by Amir Sulaiman, Anthony Hamilton, Bel Biv DeVoe, Billy Porter, Chaka Khan, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, D Smoke, Earth Wind & Fire, Khalid, Lucky Daye, Mary Mary, Michelle Williams, Mickey Guyton, Ne-Yo, Robert Glasper, and The Roots. The event made history as it was the first time an […]

Earth Wind & Fire – Live Nation-Getty *Notable Black artists such as Billy Porter, Anthony Hamilton, Earth Wind & Fire, Jhené Aiko, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Lucky Daye, Killer Mike, The Roots, Robert Glasper, Michelle Williams, Mary Mary, Mickey Guyton are lined up for a once-in-a-lifetime Juneteenth show at the Hollywood Bowl on June 19. The […]

[…] programming also includes beloved Ailey classics The Golden Section (1983) choreographed by Twyla Tharp to music of David Byrne, Stack-Up (1982) choreographed by Talley Beatty to music of Earth, Wind & Fire, Grover Washington, Jr., Fearless Four and Alphonze Mouzon, and the American Masterpiece Revelations (1960) choreographed by Alvin Ailey These works are performed in […]

[…] across multiple entertainment platforms including award-winning R&B recording artist and songwriter Brian McKnight, who sold over 20 million albums with record-breaking global tours. He also partnered with Earth, Wind & Fire’s front man, Maurice White to bring the group’s music catalogue to the Great White Way. Trawick’s work as a music executive and consultant […]

*ATLANTA, GA —  After decades of laying down the foundation and galvanizing the groove on tour and in the studio for legends like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Crusaders, Bruce Hornsby, Al Jarreau, Steely Dan and Bette Midler, drummer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Sonny Emory is on the greatest creative roll of his career, taking […]

[…] 2019. They range from Cab Calloway‘s iconic “Minnie the Moocher” from 1939 to Jay Z‘s 2001 “The Blueprint” album to Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly” album from 1972 and Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” single which was released in 1978. Here more via Variety: Every year, the Library’s National Recording Preservation Board selects 25 titles to […]

[…] attended at the Bowl or a couple that were most memorable? Hudlin: I don’t remember the very first one but I’ve been to so many – from Earth Wind & Fire to Björk to The Count Basie Orchestra to that one-time-only concert with Marcus Miller, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Cindy Blackman (MegaNova). The Hollywood […]

[…]  dramatic, majestic strings charted by virtuoso  arranger Jerry Peters, “Love Brought Me Back,” was more than the title song  of D.J.’s  fifth album  and  his first for Earth, Wind & Fire  founder Maurice White ’s Columbia-distributed ARC label;  the big, anthemic track represented the jubilant declaration of one man’s resilience through funny  money, bad […]

[…] Here,” Brenda has written for or collaborated with superstars such as Sting, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Michael McDonald, Ray Charles, Earth Wind & Fire, Luther Vandross, Diana Ross, and Patti LaBelle, among many others. Nominated for three Grammys for 1988’s pop classic “Piano in the Dark,” Brenda’s compositions have also […]

[…] celebrates the enduring power of women on her new and highly anticipated solo recording, Open The Curtains. Duboc, who has been first call for such heavyweights as Earth Wind & Fire’s Maurice White, Teddy Riley and George Duke, has assembled a star-studded line-up of musicians, who not only happen to be women but who are also are […]