Harlem Gospel Choir, New York, NY
June 29, 2008 by lindsey
Filed under New York City
One of the most preeminent gospel choirs in the world, the internationally renown Harlem Gospel Choir is a showcase of the best choir singers and musicians from various Harlem churches. Fusing gospel, jazz and the blues, the choir was founded by Allen Bailey in 1986, who got the idea for the group while attending a MLK Birthday Celebration in Harlem’s renown Cotton Club. The Harlem Gospel Choir has performed for Pope John Paul II in New York’s Central Park and for Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, as well as with many of today’s most popular recording artists, such as Bono and U2, among others. Please visit the Harlem Gospel Choir’s official website for more information abou the group, including concert schedule and tour information.
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Monterey Bay Blues Festival | Monterey, CA
Dedicated to perserving this unique American art form, Monterey Bay Blues Festival is considered one of the premier blues festivals in the country, attracting not only world-renowned blues artists, but young up and coming artists of the future.
Highlights of this year’s line-up include B.B. King, Charlie Musselwhite, Susan Tedeschi, Homemade Jamz Band, Blind Boys of Alabama, Taj Mahal, James Cotton, CJ Chenier, Keb’ Mo’, Joe Bonamassa, Teeny Tucker, Volker Strifler Band, Bettye LaVette, James “Blood” Ulmer, and more. For full details of this year’s program, please visit the Monterey Bay Blues Festival website.
Hampton Jazz Festival | Hampton, VA
The three day Hampton Jazz Festival features an eclectic lineup of top blues, soul, pop and jazz talent from around the world. The star-studded roster of artists scheduled to perform at this year’s 41st anniversary event includes Galdys Knight, Jill Scott, Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, Boney James and Jonathan Butler, Kenny G, Joss Stone, Raheem Devaugn, Kem, Dave Koz and Friends Featuring Peabo Bryson, Chrisette Michelle, and The Now and Then Trio Featuring Robert Ransom, James Hoopes and Eddie Edwards. Music lovers from far and wide come to enjoy wonderful entertainment and talent, which has become a social ritual for every Hampton Jazz Festival weekend. For more information, please visit the official website of the Hampton Jazz Festival.
GMA Gospel Music Week & GMA Music Awards, Nasheville, TN
April 14, 2008 by james
Filed under Festivals, Nasheville
Every April thousands of artists, journalists and industry professionals converged in Nasheville for the annual Gospel Music Association’s GMA Music Week & Dove Awards, the “Biggest Night In Gospel Music” and the longest running and most prestigious televised awards ceremony recognizing achievement in all genres of Christian and Gospel music. For more information, visit the GMA’s official website at www.doveawards.com.
Jimi Hendrix Memorial Grave Site, Seattle, WA
Although Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) had verbally requested to be buried in England, his body was returned to Seattle and interned at Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, Washington, approximately 30 minutes south of Seattle. Today, the gravesite contains the remains of Jimi Hendrix, his father Al Hendrix, and grandmother Nora Rose Moore Hendrix . The headstone depicts Hendrix’s legendary Fender Stratocaster guitar —– although the guitar is shown right-side up, and Hendrix, being a left-hander, played it upside down.
Jimi Hendrix’s Grave at Greenwood Memorial Park
350 Monroe Avenue NE
Renton, WA 98056
United States
Tel: (425) 255 1511
Official Website: See Below
Map & Driving Directions
Official website of the Jimi Hendrix family and the new Jimi Hendrix Memorial at Greenwood Memorial Park. www.jimihendrixmemorial.com
