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31 min ago | The Hartford Courant

Jill Scott Brings Her Songs, Poetry To Oakdale

Ever since Jill Scott burst onto the scene in 2000 with her multi-platinum debut disc, "Who Is Jill Scott?", the globe-trotting, three-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/actress and poet from North Philadelphia has scored triumphs ranging from more chart-busting albums to acclaimed dramatic roles on both TV and film.

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Related Topix: Arts, Poetry, Black Entertainment, Jill Scott, Hip-Hop, R-N-B, The Moments, Music, Madison, CT, Entertainment

1 hr ago | The Oregonian

Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Otis Redding cover: Lunchtime Listen

Wednesday seems like a good day for a cover tune. This is Unknown Mortal Orchestra covering " The Dock of the Bay" for the BBC during a recent European tour.

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Related Topix: Otis Redding, Music, Entertainment

5 hrs ago | Memphis Commercial Appeal

Soul-stirring music at Stax

Baye Slappy sings Otis Redding's "The Dock of the Bay" with the Stax Music Academy Alumni Band in Studio A as part of National Black Music Month.

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Related Topix: Otis Redding

9 hrs ago | Hollywood Reporter

'American Idol' Vs. 'The Voice': Battle of the Finales

Frankie Valli, J.Lo and Aretha Franklin vs. Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera and Cher: THR breaks down the big gets -- and who won.

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Related Topix: The Voice, Entertainment, Television, Black Entertainment, Aretha Franklin

9 hrs ago | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Birds of Chicago in two Peninsula shows

Birds of Chicago, which made its Door County debut last winter, returns for two shows this weekend.

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Related Topix: Door County, WI, Black Entertainment, Sam Cooke

11 hrs ago | POP City

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Mattress Factory Urban Garden Party remixes art, soul and Motown

This Friday, June 21st, one of the best parties in town will erupt on the longest night of the year.

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Related Topix: Motown

13 hrs ago | Charleston City Paper

Paul Janeway preaches the gospel of Otis Redding

Less than a year ago, Paul Janeway was about to give up his dream of playing music for a living.

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Related Topix: Otis Redding, University of Alabama Birmingham, Charleston, SC

Tue Jun 18, 2013

Cleveland.com

The Lunchtime Listen: 'Jealous Guy,' by The Drew Schultz Funk Machine

Shaker Heights native Drew Schultz brings his band, The Drew Schultz Funk Machine, to Nighttown next month.

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Related Topix: Shaker Heights, OH, Motown, Pop/Rock, John Lennon

KLRN-TV San Antonio

Program

This latest MY MUSIC special, 70s & 80s Soul Rewind, presents more classic soul, R&B and dance from the 1970s and early 1980s.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Aretha Franklin

Curve

The Return of Nona Hendryx

Most people remember Nona Hendryx as one-third of the groundbreaking group LaBelle.

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Related Topix: Labelle, Nona Hendryx, Pop/Rock, R-N-B, Patti Labelle & the Bluebelles

Metro Times

Oh Criminals, Where Art Thou?

Jason Singer, 19, is a Metro Times editorial intern and an undergraduate at the University of Michigan.

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Related Topix: Motown, Detroit, MI

NOLA.com

Diana Ross set to shine her starlight at the Saenger Theatre on Oct. 30

Ain't no river wide enough to keep fans of Diana Ross away from the Saenger Theatre , where the Motown legend will make a live appearance Oct. 30. Where do you begin in describing the 69-year-old diva's eternal star power? Those of us of a certain age grew up with Ross as a constant presence on the radio .

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Related Topix: The Wiz, Family, Adventure, Musical Movies, Lady Sings the Blues, Music!, Drama Movies, Biography Movies, Diana Ross, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Motown, The Supremes, Music, Entertainment

Newsday

Lawrence concert line-up revealed

Award-winning pop stars Emeli Sande and Ed Sheeran will perform at a concert to mark the 20th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, The event, which aims to champion youth and social empowerment, will take place at London's O2 arena on 29 September.

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Related Topix: Dance, Hip-Hop, Emeli Sande, Soul II Soul

WMGL-FM North Charleston

Usher Headlining Festival Alongside Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Erykah Badu & More

Usher has joined the star-studded lineup for the 4th Annual Curaao North Sea Jazz Festival .

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Related Topix: Gladys Knight, Black Entertainment, Erykah Badu

Best of New Orleans

T.I. at UNO Lakefront Arena

The title of T.I.'s 2012 album Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head refers to a soundtrack Marvin Gaye created for a movie of the same name, but it features an all-star hip-hop guest list including P!nk, Andre 3000 and Lil Wayne.

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Related Topix: Marvin Gaye, Dance, P!NK, Pop/Rock, New Orleans, LA

KBCO.com

Watch highlights from the exclusive show

Led by songwriter Michael Fitzpatrick, Fitz & the Tantrums brew up a retro sound inspired by Motown and Stax Records.

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Related Topix: Motown

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Examiner.com

The Temptations and the Four Tops to perform at the Majestic Theatre

The best of Motown is coming to San Antonio in August. The Temptations and the Four Tops are teaming up to perform at the Majestic Theatre on August 25 and tickets go on sale Friday June 21, 2013.

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Related Topix: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Motown

The New Yorker

Ben Greenman: Syleena Johnson at the Highline Ballroom.

Syleena Johnson knew about the music business before she ever got into it: her father, Syl Johnson, was a Chicago blues singer whose work also shaded into soul and funk.

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Related Topix: Al Green, Black Entertainment, US Politics, US News

PennLive.com

Jubilee Day is Thursday in Mechanicsburg

The Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce's 85th annual Jubilee Day will be held 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday.

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Related Topix: Mechanicsburg, OH, The Four Tops, The Temptations

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Related Topix: The Commodores, Kids, Family