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May 1, 2014

Somi Releases The Lagos Music Salon Released August 5th

Few contemporary albums bare as particular a narrative as The Lagos Music Salon. The new album by the superb chanteuse Somi, finds her breaking new ground with a hybrid style of music that organically integrates the essence of jazz and soul with the musical depth of her African heritage. “It’s the first time ever that I put all other pursuits on hold to focus solely on the creative process,” says Somi, who decided to move to Lagos, Nigeria from her New York home base without a game plan but with a passionate desire to find a new direction for her vision and voice.

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May 1, 2014

AXS TV Connects With 2014 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Celebrate the music and passion of New Orleans, as AXS TV presents a fully immersive 2014 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell experience that is unlike anything on television. Starting today through Sunday, May 4, the network offers unparalleled access to Jazz Fest presented by Shell, with over 24 hours of coverage packed with headlining talent as never seen before. AXS TV’s coverage starts each day at 3pE/12pP with its “Countdown” half-hour pre-show that takes viewers beyond the stage and into the streets. “Countdown to Jazz Fest” hosted by Kristen Aldridge presents an in-depth look at the influential music, food, culture, and nightlife of the world-renowned festival and New Orleans with StubHub returning as the Official Broadcast Partner.

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May 1, 2014

BB King Film The Life Of Riley In Theaters May 21st

Cardinal Releasing Ltd., MVD Entertainment Group, and Syndctd Entertainment are pleased to announce the US release of The Life of Riley, the much-lauded feature documentary film on the extraordinary life of Blues legend B.B. King. The film will be in theaters nationwide starting on May 21st, on VOD June 1st, and on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms on June 17th. Tickets for the theatrical screenings will go on sale beginning May 1st only atwww.BBKing.com

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May 1, 2014

Frozen’s Idina Menzel Performs At Radio City Music Hall

Hot on the heels of a Best Actress Tony nomination for role in the Broadway musical If/Then, recent covers of both Billboard and Variety magazines, and a performance heard round the world of the blockbuster song “Let It Go” at the 86th Academy Awards, superstar Idina Menzel announced today a one-night-only performance, and her only planned concert this year, at New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall on Monday, June 16. This will be Menzel’s first time performing at the historic venue and the show marks Menzel’s first New York City concert performance since her sold out show last year at Carnegie Hall.

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May 1, 2014

Steel Magnolia’s Joshua Scott Jones Solo Debut

Joshua Scott Jones, best known as one half of the country duo Steel Magnolia, will release his debut solo album, The Healing, on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. The 11-track project is a collection of songs, which candidly retells the singer’s personal struggles and emotional journey over the last couple of years. Each track exposes the raw emotions he experienced since he started working on his solo material last year. “This has been a long time coming for me,” he said. “I feel like it’s really a chance for my voice to be heard.”

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