BMI has announced that multiplatinum superstar Janet Jackson will be named a BMI Icon at the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The event will be held Thursday, August 30, in Atlanta. “As one of the most influential entertainers of all time, Janet Jackson’s artistry and music transcends generations and has inspired many with messages of empowerment […]

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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the  achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

Today we celebrate the birth of Al Green as he turns 70 years young today! We wanted to share some of our favorite Al Green song’s and facts that you may not have known! Did You Know: Al Green Facts You May Not Have Known Green was born in Arkansas to a family of sharecroppers. […]

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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the achievements, births,…

Help us in wishing R&B superstar Al Green a Happy 69th Birthday! Albert “Al” Greene , often known as The Reverend Al Green, is an American singer best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including “Tired of Being Alone”, “I’m Still In Love With You”, “Love and Happiness” and his signature song, “Let’s Stay Together”.Inducted to the Rock […]

Ann Nesby stopped by Soulful Sunday to chat with Dyana & Derrick about what’s she been up to lately, memories, and more….  

“American Idol” Producer Nigel Lythgoe has invited President Barack Obama to American Idol to sing a duet with Al Green! Nigel tweeted Obama, “We loved your vocal performance so much we’d love to invite you on to American Idol this Season for a duet with Al Green.” Lets see if Obama can clear his schedule […]

Who knew Barack Obama could sing a little bit? After finding out that the president wasn’t much of a dancer we were surprised that he…

NEW YORK-President Barack Obama briefly broke into song at the world famous Apollo theater in Harlem during a fund raiser. While speaking to the crowd, Obama acknowledged legendary soul singer the Reverend Al Green, who performed before Obama spoke. After Obama sang the first part of Green’s “Lets Stay Together,” “I’m so in love with […]