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[…] really, really, really made me feel good.” Brown tells the publication that he was thinking of the loss he has suffered while performing Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers, notably the tragic deaths of his son Bobby Brown Jr., daughter Bobbi Kristina and ex-wife Whitney Houston. The R&B icon is also the father of sons Landon, […]

[…] was released in 2015 (Jazz Urbane Records).Touted by JazzTimes Magazine as a jazz talent “…whose imprint and vitality has already been quite visible…” Shana’s style and sound has been described as a blend of Dianne Reeves, Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, with an efficient complexity reminiscent of Bill Withers. Read more and get ticket info at EURThisNthat.  

[…] Baldwin, Nikki Giovanni, The Last Poets, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ashford & Simpson, Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, Billy Preston, Black Ivory, The Delfonics, Bill Withers, Sonia Sanchez, Wilson Pickett, Odetta, Merry Clayton, Mandrill, Kool & the Gang, Toni Morrison, Kathleen Cleaver, Betty Shabazz, Stokely Carmichael, Mrs. Georgia Jackson, George Faison, Patti […]

[…] successfully merge an African-American artist with a major record company back in the 1960’s.  Because of his mentorship, he has helped greats like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Bill Withers, Jimmy Lovine, Kenny Edmunds & L.A. Reid, Alexander O’Neal, Cherelle, The S.O.S. Band, and Lalo Schifrin, who composed the infamous theme to Mission Impossible. EURweb’s Lee […]

[…] aired to commemorate Gail Mitchell’s stellar achievement as the 21-year Billboard journalist, displaying her body of work interviewing or writing about legends like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, John Legend, Chuck D, Nipsey Hussle and Jay Z. Special Guest appearances included; Senator Holly J. Mitchell, L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Inglewood Mayor James T. […]

[…] teen idol Ricky Nelson. Producer Brennan gave each platform its unique flavor, with the Apple and Spotify lists also including songs by India.Arie, George Benson, Donny Hathaway, Bill Withers, Sam Cooke, and LaBelle. “On the YouTube playlist, Brennan incorporated live performances to give it a unique visual experience,” explains Quinn. Coloan previously partnered with Quinn, […]

[…] and Hip Hop for Billboard Magazine and Billboard.com.  During her 21 years at Billboard, Ms. Mitchell has interviewed or written about legends like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, John Legend, Chuck D and JayZ.  She has moderated panels for industry organizations such as ASCAP and BMI Publishing, The Recording Academy, and The Grammy Museum.  […]

[…] like Blues legend Little Willie John, jazz producer Creed Taylor and composer Lalo Schifrin, he launched two record companies, Sussex and Tabu, which cultivated the careers of Bill Withers, Dennis Coffey, and the S.O.S. Band.  As a businessman, Avant worked with Al Bell to finalize a deal to sell Stax Records to Gulf & Western […]

[…] room in Los Angeles, where she is in quarantine by herself. The isolation got to her on Sunday during her interview before singing an emotional rendition of Bill Withers’ “Grandma’s Hands” in honor of her grandmother. Just before this YouTuber began recording her segment, Sam had broken dow in tears saying, “I just wish that […]

[…] like Blues legend Little Willie John, jazz producer Creed Taylor and composer Lalo Schifrin, he launched two record companies, Sussex and Tabu, which cultivated the careers of Bill Withers, Dennis Coffey, and the S.O.S. Band.  As a businessman, Avant worked with Al Bell to finalize a deal to sell Stax Records to Gulf & Western […]

[…] its European division and the latter for top executives, including Rapino, who will forego his $3 million salary this year. MORE NEWS: R&B/Soul Artists Pay Tribute to Bill Withers, COVID-19 Frontline Workers – WATCH In related news, Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation has made extensive donations to coronarvirus-relief efforts in recent weeks. SCF, with Rihanna’s Clara […]

[…] Willie John, jazz producer Creed Taylor and composer Lalo Schifrin (Mission Impossible TV theme), he launched two record companies: Sussex and Tabu, which cultivated the careers of Bill Withers, Dennis Coffey and the S.O.S. Band. As a businessman, Avant worked with Al Bell to finalize a deal to sell Stax Records to Gulf & Western […]

[…] by the Covid-19 pandemic.” Hear him explain it in the clip below that has fans concerned.  OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: R&B/Soul Artists Pay Tribute to Bill Withers, COVID-19 Frontline Workers – WATCH   View this post on Instagram   #PressPlay: #ChadwickBoseman shares that in honor of #JackieRobinsonDay, he and a few friends are […]

[…] to get through this, I promise. God bless you.” Watch the moment via the clip below. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: R&B/Soul Artists Pay Tribute to Bill Withers, COVID-19 Frontline Workers – WATCH Watch Beyoncé’s surprise Disney singalong performance! ? pic.twitter.com/TfggU6Cfge — Pop Crave (@PopCraveMusic) April 17, 2020 Beyoncé’s appearance prompted reactions from fans […]

[…] Rights” Camp Covid-19 Relief Fund to help address these issues.” Check out his video announcement below.  OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: R&B/Soul Artists Pay Tribute to Bill Withers, COVID-19 Frontline Workers – WATCH Structural racism makes Black & Brown ppl more likely to die from #COVID19. We’ve launched the Know Your Rights Camp COVID-19 […]