Laura Mvula, born in Birmingham, is a classically trained vocalist with an orchestral pop style all her own. She stated her influences include Nina Simone, Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill and is often compared to other neo-soul artists, both those who shared her classical training, like Amy Winehouse, and those who don’t, like Jill Scott. Although her lyrics sometimes communicate an impersonal strain of melancholy, the music is anything but, dazzling with powerful, vibrant arrangements.
Igmar Thomas & the Revive Big Band Announces Kickstarter Campaign Launch During Black History Month to Fund Its 1st Album Alongside All-Star Guest List
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The album, grounded in Black American Music, is set to feature a star-studded list of special guests that includes Talib Kweli, Cory Henry, Bilal, Terrace Martin, Jean Baylor, Sean Jones, among others.
Igmar Thomas and Nicholas Payton at the studio
.the Revive Big Band is highlighting the Black Musical narrative, as a response to one of the century-long issues that the black diaspora has endured since its beginnings: appropriation. Only through understanding can we achieve Unity and lasting progress.
JAZZ.FM91 celebrates Black excellence throughout February
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Building on JAZZ.FM91’s ongoing recognition and celebration of Black music and culture, the radio station is excited to announce its programming lineup for Black History Month that includes daily audio vignettes, weekly concerts, a special documentary presentation and more.
Black History Month intensifies recognition and celebration of a culture and people whose richness has enhanced and contributed to a broader North American life. The journey has been one of struggle, faith, fortitude and conviction. Out of it has come impactful legacy, integrity, storytelling, arts, culture, greatness, stature, prominence and pride. Black History Month is a focused lens for everyone.