5TH ANNUAL TBAAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to Dallas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2022
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) presents the 5th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival, Sept 2 – 4 in Dallas, Texas. For three days over the Labor Day weekend, on three stages at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center the Festival will present over 50 of the world's best mainstream, cutting-edge, traditional and contemporary artists.
AMERICAN IDOL 2014 Top Five Finalist Sam Woolf Releases Debut Album 'Pretend'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 26, 2014
In one of the more anticipated independent releases of 2014, Sam Woolf releases his debut EP album 'Pretend'. The album features his acclaimed vocals and organic style with original lyrics reflecting emotions held close as he navigated through turbulent periods of his youth.
VIDEO: Leslie Uggams Records New Single 'Wishing You a Happy New Year'
by Stage Tube - Dec 26, 2013
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams (Roots, King Headley II, Hallelujah, Baby!) is ringing in the holidays with the release of a new single 'Wishing You a Happy New Year' written by renowned film, television, and concert composer-orchestrator Curtis McKonly. Available online at iTunes, Amazon.com, CD Baby and other major digital music outlets, this elegant new tune features the 41-piece Curtis McKonly Orchestra. Click below to watch a behind-the-scenes video of Uggams in the recording studio!
Photo Flash: Ruby Dee And Malik Yoba Headline TBAAL Benefit
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2010
The Black Academy of Arts & Letters (TBAAL) kicked off the holiday season in grand style with a special benefit hosted by jazz artist Art Sherrod Jr. and his wife Georgia Noone-Sherrod at Gallery Serengeti in Capitol Heights, MD.
ACPA's 25 For 25 Campaign Aims To Raise $25,000 On 25th Bday
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2009
Just like automakers, banks and just about every business out there, the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts (ACPA) faces the challenges of today's economic environment. ACPA is the nonprofit alliance of greater Atlanta's performing arts organizations and professionals. Our mission is dedicated to programs and services that provide a nurturing environment for the growth of the performing arts, and advance the role they play within the fabric of our society.