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Detroit Gospel Music lovers and fans had a Holy Ghost good timeat the Detroit Gospel Journey's5th Anniversary Celebration and Live Recording, under the direction ofMarcel West. Hosted by Minister Kurt Carr of the Kurt Carr Singers and Detroit's own Evangelist Staffy Blakely, held at Greater Grace Temple the City of David, under the visionary and leadership of Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III. The celebrationhad around 1000 attendees from Detroit and other surrounding areas. DGJ's live recording was...
It's time to celebrate African-American Music Month, the history behind it and the contribution that it continues to give to our nation and world. Started in June 1979 as Black Music Month by President Jimmy Carter, every year since then, the month pays homage to our legends, our sound and our creativeness in our music. Where does that come from you might ask?Well, it is all rooted in African rhythms that have been passed down by our ancestors from Africa. You often hear from other cultures,...
In a historic event that will pay homage to the roots of hip-hop, the legendary Yankee Stadium in the Bronx will host a star-studded concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of the genre. Live Nation, the prominent entertainment company, has announced that the much-anticipated celebration, aptly named "Hip-Hop 50 Live," will take place on August 11, symbolizing the day that hip-hop culture was born. The concert holds even greater significance than initially anticipated. It could be the final...
Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock 'n Roll' whose legend grew after she overcame a bitter divorce to musician Ike Turner that was filled with violence, has died at the age of 83. The superstar's family confirmed her death in a statement on Wednesday, May 24, noting that Turner died "peacefully" at her home near Zurich, Switzerland. "Starting with her performances with her ex-husband Ike, Turner injected an uninhibited, volcanic stage presence into pop," Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos declared in...
Michiganders have been waiting on the arrival of the Spring and Summer season for months now. Concert schedules are dropping and that means music lovers are getting a glimpse of which artists will be in town to perform. Michigan is special, when it comes to the concert season. There are a variety of venues, from the Fox Theatre to the Areatha Franklin Amphitheater, formerly known as Chene Park to several parks that will have local artist performing all throughout Metro Detroit. This year,the Joh...
New York City: Mar 15, 2023 - The 2023 Women's International Film & Arts Festival returns for its third installment in New York City with over 40 films made by women representing 13 countries. Films will be screened online and in-person March 22-31, 2023. The films represent all genres, including documentaries, feature films, short films, animated films, dramatic films, and several films from students worldwide. Countries represented include The United Kingdom, Canada, The United States,...
River's Edge Gallery is pleased to collaborate with artist / activist Brenda Oelbaum on an interactive art installation. "Brenda has always cast light on social issues by throwing them in your face. This installation does exactly that to the billion dollar diet industry that has led so many people down a frustrating and useless diet trail. I am excited about this particular event as Brenda is teaming up with Mary Balog, a no-diet, dietitian, nutritionist and intuitive eating counselor. She also...
When a neighborhood possesses business real estate, the possibilities are endless. There are more things to do, less trouble for residents to get into, and more opportunities for camaraderie in the community. The Downriver Bar and Grill has set a standard and expectation for this. It has been reopened for eight months, and has been a prime source of Downriver nightlife. In a quick trip down the street, The Downriver Bar and Grill has everything possible for a long night out. The community can...
DETROIT--When Noble Intentions hits digital and cable video on demand (VOD) platforms early next year, it will be the first film produced out of Detroit to be greenlit for distribution by Gravitas Ventures. The worldwide film distributor connects filmmakers and producers with a global audience of more than a billion people. Over the course of 15 plus years in business, the company has collaborated with thousands of artists to share important films with global audiences. Now, it's Detroit's...
Each New Year it seems only appropriate to remember the noteworthy lives lost the previous year. At the Telegram, we look back at these exceptional lives and recall the contributions they made. On January 6, 2022, actor Sidney Poitier passed away. Poitier gained national recognition in one of his early films, "Blackboard Jungle" in 1955 and earned a Best Actor Academy Award Nomination for his role in "The Defiant Ones" in 1959. In 1963, Poitier became the first African American to win the Best...
Parents, students, school staff members, and others are encouraged to nominate outstanding public-school educators for the Michigan Lottery's 2022-23 Excellence in Education awards. All public-school employees may be nominated for the awards, which recognize educators who go "above and beyond" to make a difference in the lives of children. To nominate a public-school educator, go to https://www.michiganlottery.com/excellence-in-education. The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in...
Those who attended school with Brittany Chriswell would remember her as a relatively quiet young lady. She stuck to herself, and stayed close to her friend group. Brittany wasn't a loud student, nor did she compete, or desire to be in River Rouge High School's limelight. She played in the band, where she was adored, and looked at as a younger sister by some of her bandmates. After graduating in 2014 Chriswell set off to find a lane of her own. Eventually she ran into a family member who had...
Jazz music in Detroit, is oftentimes overlooked and overshadowed by New York, New Orleans and Chicago, but it does have a deep-rooted connection to this city. Now until February, the Charles H. Wright Museum has kicked off and is celebrating two new exhibits, Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the ank of America Collection and Detroit Jazz: The Legacy Continues. As you walk into the building and began to immerse yourself into the two exhibits, you will find a collection of amazing photos and...
"We want this to be the third most important cultural center in Detroit," says Kenneth Hollowell. He is speaking of The William V. Banks Broadcast Museum and Media Center, located in WGPR-TV studio, 3146 E. Jefferson, Michigan's, and the United States historic site. Many baby boomers growing up in Detroit remember TV-62, the first television station to broadcast 24 hours. On Friday August 26, 2022, The International Free and Accepted Modern Masons Inc. and the Order of the Eastern Stars Kenneth...
Popular music's most powerful couple continue to make power moves. And, even when their good deeds are a year old, the significance never fades. Twitter and other social media users are again gushing over the impact Beyoncé and her husband Jay Z's commitment to students in select high schools and historically Black colleges and universities. Two years ago, they announced a new scholarship program that will award 10 scholarships worth $100,000 each to "exceptional" high school seniors who...
The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the place that housed this year’s Academy Awards, is a beautiful, venerable venue. But on Sunday night, the Dolby didn’t hold a candle to Detroit’s own Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. After a two-year pandemic-induced interruption, the second annual Detroit Filmmaker Awards brought over 300 guests to the Wright to honor the best of the best films to come from Detroit burgeoning independent film scene from the past couple of years. “With...
Black History Month is a cause of great celebration and remembrance of Black Excellence. However, you cannot do so, without diving into the world of Black Music. In the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, we've seen an evolution of many different genres that were created by black singers, songwriters and musicians. In the earlier days, ragtime made way for jazz, blues and even gospel music. The combination of those genres helped to emerge a new form called soul music. Here in our own...
In 2021, the box-office did not disappoint with outstanding films on the big screen and streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and Apple TV +. Films like Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog, Denzel Washington's A Journal for Jordan, Ridley's Scott's House of Gucci, Aaron Sorkin's Being the Ricardos, Jeymes Samuel's The Harder They Fall and the Marvel Universe's first Asian superhero film Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings have made a variety of lists as they should. I wanted to...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 Inductees recently celebrated the most diverse list of inductees in the history of the organization. Among those honored included Tina Turner, LL Cool J, Billy Preston, Charlie Patton, and Clarence Avant. "This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall's ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture," said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. The 36th Annual Rock and Roll...
LOS ANGELES – Grammy-award-winning recording artist and activist Lecrae is providing the blueprint for building a financial legacy through his new web-series, The Experience, powered by Experian. Premiering Fall 2021, the six-part series guides audiences through the ins and outs of financial health. Through short sketches and the help of some special guests, Lecrae breaks down the basics of financial health, which is understanding your finances and having the ability to balance your financial n...
DETROIT – The Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage, the world's largest (and best) free jazz festival in the world, today announced a pivot to a virtual format that will be streamed and broadcast "live" for free this Labor Day weekend. The Festival begins on Friday, Sept. 3 and runs through Monday, Sept. 6. The Festival was originally scheduled to be in-person this year, but organizers decided to switch to the virtual format based on mitigating factors: Ø Hart Plaza is cu...
he Detroit Institute of Arts' (DIA) popular Inside|Out program is searching for communities, downtown development authorities and arts organizations in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties interested in hosting the DIA's Inside|Out Program in 2022. Participating communities will enjoy a May through October installation of six to ten reproductions of DIA masterpieces, typically clustered within walking or bike-riding distance of each other. Entering into its 13th year, Inside|Out shares the...
Westland, MI - Michigan ranks 6th in the country for the number of breweries, micro-breweries and brew pubs. The industry, which consists of more than 200 brewing factories, contributes nearly $7 billion to the state's economy every year. Since 2011, the number of Michigan craft breweries has more than doubled and there are now over 8,700 across the United States. Westland's Blues, Brews and BBQ festival is one of metro-Detroit's most highly anticipated events. Attended by thousands of people...
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is currently on display at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn through September 6, 2021. The traveling exhibit has been making the rounds across the nation and explores Jim Henson's amazing career that spanned four decades, contributing groundbreaking work to television and film and impacting American culture. "It tells the story of Jim Henson and his career through the characters, the world, and the creative force behind him," says Melissa...
In recent years, on television, there are many different types of singing competitions. Some, have left the fate of the contestant solely in the hands of celebrity judges, while others, have the audience or America's opinion to help them make it to the next round. Either way, it's never easy for those looking for their start to fame. It takes a lot of nerves, years of preparations and a tremendous amount of support from family and friends. This year, as Season 19 of the Emmy Award-winning musica...
