By Danny R. Johnson/Jazz and Pop Music Critic Grammy-winning songwriter and singer of ‘Lean on Me’ was one of the 20th century’s most recognized pop and soul artist LOS ANGELES – For several decades, perplexed interviewers had been asking Bill Withers, the great, reclusive soul singer, variations of the same questions: Did he miss the […]
Jazz Great Ellis Marsalis Jr. Dead, 85, from COVID-19 Complications
By Danny R. Johnson/Pop and Jazz Music Critic NEW ORLEANS–Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday, April 1, from pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. He was 85. Four of the jazz patriarch’s six sons are […]
Dua Lipa release new album, “Future Nostalgia”
Dua Lipa’s highly anticipated new album “Future Nostalgia” was released on Friday. The album includes number one global hit single “Don’t Start Now,” and current UK smash single “Physical.” “Future Nostalgia” is available for download on all digital platforms, as well as physical in the following formats; pink neon vinyl, CD, picture disc, gold cassette […]
Cygnet Theatre postpones production of “La Cage Aux Folles”
SAN DIEGO–Cygnet Theatre has postponed its production of “La Cage Aux Folles” due to the outbreak of COVID-19. All performances from March 12 through April 15 have been canceled. As of now, performances will resume on April 16. The decision was made after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced “non-essential gatherings must be limited to no […]
San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park will close to visitors Monday
SAN DIEGO–In response to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation, San Diego Zoo Global has announced a temporary closure of the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to the public, beginning Monday, March 16. The parks plan to reopen April 1. “San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park are iconic destinations and […]
Birch Aquarium closes to the public
LA JOLLA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego will temporarily closed to the public beginning until further notice to slow and prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision comes following the statewide recommendations from the Governor’s office to prohibit gatherings larger than 250 as well as UC San Diego’s recommendation […]
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego to host art auction
SAN DIEGO–The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego will host the 12th biennial Art Auction at the Jacobs Building at MCASD Downtown on May 2. The highly anticipated event will feature live and silent auctions of approximately 100 works by early career and internationally recognized artists, including Leonardo Drew, June Edmonds, Luchita Hurtado, Jean Lowe, […]
Sérgio Mendes Reverberates 60 Years of Scintillating Genres of Brazilian Music ‘In the Key of Joy’ Album
By Danny R. Johnson/Jazz and Pop Music Critic LOS ANGELES–Sérgio Mendes, the prolific Brazilian composer, band leader, songwriter, pianist, and educator, has been at the very apex of the Brazilian music scene since the 1960s and, like his great contemporaries Antônio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque, and Jorge Ben Jor, seems if anything to be getting […]
The Pussycat Dolls release new single, video “React”
Global megastars The Pussycat Dolls make their sensational return to music with their new single “React.” Accompanying the track is a stunningly choreographed video, which solidifies their return as one of the globe’s biggest pop acts of all time. The video is directed by Bradley and Pablo, who have recently created videos for Rosalia, Dua […]
Charlie Wilson celebrates Valentine’s Day with a new hit single, music video “Forever Valentine”
LOS ANGELES–(PRNewswire)–R&B icon, Charlie Wilson, celebrated Valentine’s Day in a big way. As an early Valentine’s Day present, Wilson premiered the official music video on Wednesday which celebrates multiple generations of love with a wedding and dance party to boot. “Forever Valentine,” produced by Bruno Mars, along with The Stereotypes and D’Mile, is currently No. […]
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