A new exhibit at Carmel’s Palladium will showcase photos, sheet music and other artifacts related to Ella Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song” who won 13 Grammy Awards during a recording career that spanned 1935 to 1989. Opening today at the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Exhibit Gallery, “Ella Sings the Songbook” is a free exhibit
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The digital discography of the late R&B legend is unavailable and incomplete. Only her uncle, mysterious music industry exec Barry Hankerson, knows why. It has been 15 years since Aaliyah died in a plane crash, ending a life and career that were only beginning to realize their full potential. The three albums she released while
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Considering Drake’s position (particularly in light of his recent string of record-breaking), he can pretty much do whatever he wants. And yes, that does include releasing never-before-heard tracks featuring Aaliyah. Wait, what? You would be forgiven for thinking that “Talk Is Cheap” was actually created with Drake and Aaliyah looking longingly at one other from across
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Aaliyah’s second album, 1996’s One in a Million, turns 20 today (August 27). It was a game changing album in her too-short career, as well as in the careers of producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott. Here, Radio.com discusses the album with some of the DJs from Atlanta hip-hop powerhouse V103: Greg Street, Ryan Cameron, Ramona DeBreaux andBig Tigger. It was
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August 25 is a tough day every year for celebrity stylist Derek Lee. It was on that day in 2001 that Lee’s client and friend, superstar singer Aaliyah, died when her plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the Bahamas. Lee was supposed to be on that flight, but at the last minute decided to stay
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It’s been 15 years since Aaliyah Haughton’s unexpected passing (Aug. 25). Within that time span, her music has continued to serve as an inspiration and catalyst for other artists’ careers. The epitome of sticking true to the real you, Aaliyah made sure that her opinions on her career mattered without compromise for the sake of
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Los Angeles-based artist Low Leaf is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and producer who seeks to be an instrument of truth in hopes of reawakening the world to its divine heritage. She is a self-taught harpist and is preparing to release her official album Palm Psalms: A Light to Resolve All Darkness under her own independent
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What happens next to his $150 million-plus estate? These are dark days at Prince’s Paisley Park studio. According to court documents filed yesterday by his sister, Tyka Nelson, the legendary musician died last week without a known will. Now the sprawling compound is one small part of a multi-million dollar estate facing an uncertain future.
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The $5 bill is getting a makeover. The bill, which now features 16th president Abraham Lincoln, is joining the $10 and $20 in major revamps announced yesterday by the Treasury Department.The bill, which now features 16th president Abraham Lincoln, is joining the $10 and $20 in major revamps announced yesterday by the Treasury Department. The
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CMG will help market and protect blues singer’s legacy. March 2015– CMG Worldwide, the leader in marketing the most famous personalities of the 20th century and today, is delighted to announce the representation of folk singer and blues legend Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter. CMG will assist the Estate in licensing opportunities to
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