District of Columbia Music News (United States)

Hollywood's Pure Dope Magazine highlights the young, fly and affluent faces of the entertainment industry and offer an exclusive look into the premiere of the fastest growing indie-urban magazine's 10th issue.

Featuring Epic Records/Sony Music Recording Artist Ca$h Out & CBE/RCA Music Group Recording Artist Kevin McCall

Ricko AK releases new music video for smash hit "Good Nite".

Sound of the City Music Group, Inc., a D.C.-based music production company, released the first album -- in a series of solo albums from the band Sound of the City (SOTC) -- by its lead singer Precious Joubert. The album is entitled "In the Meantime."

A glamorous musical journey featuring unique performances by local artists of different genres, ranging from classical, to jazz, rock, electronic and everything in between.

Rapper, poet and entrepreneur, The Real Jay Mills announces the release of her newest project "Smokers Soundtrack" and the date of her much-anticipated video release for her newest single, "Peter Piper."

Vegas Life has been announced as the first single for DMV's Lil Bill

This Valentine’s Day brings a new mixtape from rapper Earlly Mac of Finally Famous: #FoolayLovers. Also, check out the new Foolay Shirts on Big Cartel.

Peabody Conservatory graduate and Minister of Music at Historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church David Griffiths presented his songbook of sacred songs entitled the "The Praise and Worship Experience with guest artists, orchestra, band and choir.

The City Choir of Washington's Young American Artists Program will accept applications for its April 15, 2012 concert. Contact Ann Stahmer, TCCW Executive Director, for application forms. All applications are due no later than February 17, 2012.

Earlly Mac of Finally Famous releases his latest and much-anticipated mixtape, "Foolay: Live from Capitol Park Studios"

Introducing a New Talent to the Music Scene, A Breath of Fresh Air

I AM MUSIC Festival Hits DC September 21 @ U Street Music Hall Featuring J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Tabi Bonney, Que Tha Future (formerly of Day26)

Recording artist Jon O'Bergh has released a unique memoir titled Song of Fire that, through real-life stories and original songs, explores how music is at the heart of the world. Available as an ebook with links to downloadable songs.

A music and entertainment program launches to engage youth in public schools, raise funds and support the positive and unique interests of the students.

The brilliant, young conductor Marlon Daniel will lead Ensemble du Monde in "Classical Titans" featuring the music of Haydn, Beethoven and Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Hollywood's Pure Dope Magazine highlights the young, fly and affluent faces of the entertainment industry and offer an exclusive look into the premiere of the fastest growing indie-urban magazine's 10th issue.

On March 11, 2012, Patrick D. McCoy tendered his resignation as Minister of Music of Washington, D. C.'s Takoma Park Baptist Church. McCoy assumed the position in October 2006 and is credited for revitalizing the church's music ministry.

Featuring Epic Records/Sony Music Recording Artist Ca$h Out & CBE/RCA Music Group Recording Artist Kevin McCall

Long® Fence is a proud supporter of all U.S. service members and will provide temporary fencing for the Wounded Warriors Memorial Day softball game.

Ricko AK releases new music video for smash hit "Good Nite".

Sound of the City Music Group, Inc., a D.C.-based music production company, released the first album -- in a series of solo albums from the band Sound of the City (SOTC) -- by its lead singer Precious Joubert. The album is entitled "In the Meantime."

A glamorous musical journey featuring unique performances by local artists of different genres, ranging from classical, to jazz, rock, electronic and everything in between.

All eyez on AK... Official.sightings of Lavish Lyfe Music Group's Ricko AK were made on BET

Rapper, poet and entrepreneur, The Real Jay Mills announces the release of her newest project "Smokers Soundtrack" and the date of her much-anticipated video release for her newest single, "Peter Piper."

Vegas Life has been announced as the first single for DMV's Lil Bill

G’Town Wayne performs at the Midwest Monsters Showcase during the SXSW events.

It's a New Orleans party at The Hamilton! Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution blends New Orleans party music, soul music, roots rock and upbeat gospel. Guitarist and vocalist Sol Roots opens the show with energetic funk, rock, & raw blues

3Nity Entertainment releases the highly anticipated album from G’Town Wayne & Holleywood entitled “23”.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle is heading to Washington DC for a great show, celebrating his return from a yearlong European tour. Coyle will play Axum Lounge on February 26th at 8pm.

Blues legend Bobby Blue Bland performs at the incredible new DC music venue The Hamilton on Saturday Feb 17. Ticket prices include the Afterparty with Linwood Taylor and Sol Roots.

Featuring Dub Step & Electro Pop That Will Make You Want to Get Up and Dance!

This Valentine’s Day brings a new mixtape from rapper Earlly Mac of Finally Famous: #FoolayLovers. Also, check out the new Foolay Shirts on Big Cartel.

Patrick D. McCoy will present his first lecture, "The Role of Social Media in the Development and Exposure of African American Performing Artists" as a guest of Dr. Darryl Taylor at the African American Art Song Alliance Conference.

DC’s very own G’Town Wayne releases his HIT single, Understand Me. G’Town Wayne releases his free-style of the hit single Barry Sanders. The song was originally covered by Wale on his 11.1.11 Theory, released in the summer of 2011.

Los Angeles, CA– Amid multi-platinum recording artists, in an impromptu performance Singer Songwriter, Ihsan Bilal, astounded the Los Angels music scene in a beyond belief, off the cuff performance at R& B Live last night.

Peabody Conservatory graduate and Minister of Music at Historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church David Griffiths presented his songbook of sacred songs entitled the "The Praise and Worship Experience with guest artists, orchestra, band and choir.

Gospel Jazz Artist To Introduce New Songs At Legendary Venue

The City Choir of Washington's Young American Artists Program will accept applications for its April 15, 2012 concert. Contact Ann Stahmer, TCCW Executive Director, for application forms. All applications are due no later than February 17, 2012.

Earlly Mac of Finally Famous releases his latest and much-anticipated mixtape, "Foolay: Live from Capitol Park Studios"

NEW YORK - DJ Rob Swift begins teaching his new class on January 24, 2012 at the Eugene Lang College: New School for Liberal Arts. After just five days of registration, the class was filled and named as the "Hot List of the Semester".

Superstar tenor Lawrence Brownlee will appear on THE CELEBRITY SERIES with Patrick D. McCoy, The African American Voice in Classical Music with Patrick D. McCoy on Blog Talk Radio.

McCoy recently was selected among a handful of writers for Examiner.com to become a part of a new partnership with CBS Washington. He will write on a variety of topics within the realm of arts and culture for the local Washington, D. C. site.

5th Annual Kicks For Kids Charity Shoe Drive & Concert featuring Harmony Muzik, Meek Mill, Kingpen Slim, Gods'Illa, Uptown XO, Black Alley + more! Doors open at 4:00pm.

Perhaps the preeminent show on BlogTalk Radio devoted to classical music and the performing arts, Patrick D. McCoy, celebrates his first year anniversary of interviews with some of the world's greatest classical musicians.

Phillip Carter, Producer, Artist And Songwriter, Provides Android App For Ministry Updates

During the holiday season, Handel's Messiah will be performed all over the world. Noted music scholar J. Owen Burdick drops on BlogTalk Radio to discuss the upcoming performance at Church of Acension and Saint Agnes.

Christmas at Covenant: 1995 Petersburg High School graduate and music alumnus of Virginia State University, Patrick D. McCoy will present a recital of Christmas Music on Sunday, December 11, 4:00 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church

Making its Debut at the Legendary 930 Club in Washington, DC

At age 29, Jauvon Gilliam became the Principal Timpanist of the National Symphony Orchestra. Gilliam will drop on "The Artists Spotlight" Series in BlogTalk Radio with Patrick D. McCoy, The African American Voice in Classical Music.

Jae Murphy voted DC's #1 host and HBCU's #1 host tries his hand at being a DJ releasing his debut mixtape entitled "On & Poppin in #MurphysRoom" available for download via Twitter

Introducing a New Talent to the Music Scene, A Breath of Fresh Air

The American soprano Sarah Coburn will drop in on Patrick D. McCoy, The African-American Voice in Classical Music to discuss her upcoming performances with Washington National Opera the title role of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor.

Featuring Epic Records/Sony Music Artist Future As He Speaks on New Project

SAW and DC's historic Blues Alley present a Soul and R&B showcase including top quality performers such as Darien, Dionne, Deborah Bond, Sol Roots, Eric Scott, Dumi Right, Levi Stephens, Lea Morris, TolumiDE, Jamie Boyd, Devin Kowl and Kriss Mincey.

Ricko AK is back with another Warning Shotz classic. Lavish Lyfe Music Group and Ricko AK presents Warning Shotz 4: AK'z Revenge.

A clarion call for New York City press, particularly those well versed in classical music to cover and or review the Manhattan debut recital of soprano Brandie Sutton.

The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts presented its 7th Annual "Melody of Art" Pre Congressional Black Caucus reception hosted by Dale and Terri Allen. The honoree was Richard Smallwood for his accomplishments in the arts.

“The Blooming” Album Release Concert September 23

I AM MUSIC Festival Hits DC September 21 @ U Street Music Hall Featuring J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Tabi Bonney, Que Tha Future (formerly of Day26)

Gospel Group's Lead Single, “Holy Is The Lord”, Hitting Radio In Multiple Markets

Young Money Dre's White Boy Swag Hits NYC Biggest Station; Hot 97

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President "Skip" Mason selected Patrick D. McCoy to conduct a select choral ensemble at Constitution Hall in the star-studded gala, MLK: A Monumental Life in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

McCoy will be interviewed by host Naomi Levin on NYC's Classical Music Station WQXR 105.9 FM in a segment discussing concert attire for classical musicians. He will join respected Washington Post Classical Music critic Anne Midgette and others.