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NEWS     Craig David Releases New Single 'When You Know What Love Is'   (New York, NY) - UK sensation Craig David returns with the release of his new single "When You Know What Love Is" via Insanity Records/Sony Music Entertainment UK/RCA Records. Now back in London full time, Craig and his "TS5"' live show no signs of slowing down. He's preparing to return this summer for a record 4th season residency at Ibiza Rocks Hotel each Tuesday from July 9 - September 24 2019, bringing some very respected guests with him. Amongst the names joining him this year will be DJ Luck and MC Neat, MistaJam, Shy FX and Donae'o. Nineteen years since the critically-acclaimed, "Born To Do It" changed his life, Craig catapulted back into the UK charts with Big Narstie on the his single "When The Bassline Drops," marking the beginning of his triumphant return. Since then Craig has worked with some of the biggest names in music including KAYTRANADA, GoldLink, Ella Mai, Bastille and more. Craig released his critically acclaimed The Time Is Now album last year which featured his hit single "I Know You" ft. Bastille. In the US, he delivered exciting performances of the track on Good Morning America and The Late Late Show with James Corden.   "Journey to Love" by Eunice Moseley now Available at Barnes and Nobles.

NEWS    Blue Notes Records: Beyond the Notes, About the Pioneering Jazz Label Opens in Los Angeles Theatres June 28, 2019   (New York, NY) - Mira Films presents, in association with Eagle Rock Entertainment, Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes, a film by Sophie Huber. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes is arRevelatory journey behind the scenes of the pioneering Jazz label Blue Note Records. It opens in New York City June 14, 2019 at the Metrograph and Los Angeles June 28th at the Laemmle Monica, with a nationwide theatrical release to follow. Director Sophie Huber, musician Kendrick Scott a focus of the film and other select musicians are featured in the film Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with Blue Note artists, the film uncovers a history of Jazz that remains fiercely political and relevant today and illuminates the connections between Jazz and Hip-Hop. With Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Norah Jones, Robert Glasper, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Terrace Martin, and Don Was. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes also stars Ambrose Akinmusire, Michael Cuscuna, Lou Donaldson, Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock, Derrick Hodge, Norah Jones, Keith Lewis, Lionel Loueke, Terrace Martin, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Kendrick Scott, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Strickland, Rudy Van Gelder and Don Was. Blue Note Records has been home to such groundbreaking artists as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Bud Powell and Art Blakey, as well as present-day luminaries like Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire and Norah Jones. Founded in New York in 1939 by German Jewish refugees Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, the history of Blue Note Records goes beyond the landmark recordings, encompassing the pursuit of musical freedom, the conflict between art and commerce and the idea of music as a transformative and revolutionary force. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with jazz icons Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and today's groundbreaking Blue Note musicians. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and Hip-Hop. The Swiss filmmaker Sophie Huber gained her filmmaking experience as a member of an award winning Berlin film collective, for which she co-directed several films before directing her debut feature documentary, the critically acclaimed Harry Dean Stanton: Partyly Fiction, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2012. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes is Sophie's second documentary.

NEWS Legendary Grammy Award nominated Maestro Kurt Carr Headlining 'Bless Somebody Else' Benefit Concert June 1, 2019 (Nashville, Tenn) -  Gospel legend Kurt Carr is coming to Louisiana, headlining a "Bless Somebody Else" Benefit Concert - A Night of Hope and Inspiration on Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Opelousas Civic Center in Opelousas, LA, along with hosting an open call for singers on Friday May 31st. Carr's "Bless Somebody Else" Concert is raising funds to benefit the three historic black churches that burned down in the hate crime arsons that took place earlier this spring, in the course of ten days in March and April (St. Mary Baptist Church in Port Barre, Greater Union Baptist Church in Opelousas, and Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Opelousas). Named after his latest single "Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy's Song)" to encourage bringing blessings to others, Carr will feature special guests and welcome area singers at the benefit concert, to create a night of hope and inspirational music for the greater St. Landry Parish, where the three churches had long been pillars of the community, each serving the area for more than 100 years. Kurt Carr's "Bless Somebody Else" Benefit Concert on June 1st will begin at 4 p.m., with a $10 donation for entry at the Opelousas Civic Center.  The two-time Grammy nominated maestro, one of the most influential Gospel artists, songwriters, and producers in music, will host an open call on Friday May 31st, to welcome local singers to perform at the "Bless Somebody Else" Benefit Concert. Hosting a rehearsal on May 31st at the Progressive Baptist Church in Lafayette, LA, Carr is seeking area singers for this open call, to perform in the choir at the "Bless Somebody Else" Benefit Concert in Opelousas on June 1st. More information will be available soon on the time of the May 31st open call, to be posted on Kurt Carr's social media.

NEWS   Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer, Jonathan Cain, Journey Member Releases 'More Like Jesus' Album (Nashville, Tenn) - Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Journey member Jonathan Cain globally releases his fourth new solo album in as many years, "More Like Jesus," from Identity Records with The Fuel Music distribution. Billboard breaks the story around Cain's anticipated, 15-song album and premieres the track "Kingdom Come Down" as the iconic artist continues to press into his faith with inspired new music. Cain released "More Like Jesus" title track as the first lyric video and single to digital retailers and streaming outlets internationally. Following its release, "More Like Jesus" was immediately dubbed a "Hot Track" by iTunes and was added to multiple Spotify playlists, including New Music Friday Christian. Free Entertainment Conference www.UpliftingMinds2.com