District of Columbia Music News (United States)

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)

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.

Ricko AK Premieres the Official Music Video for smash hit/street anthem “Think Again”

Be one of the first to get a glimpse of the premiere to Ricko AK's video for "Think Again" produced by Luney Tunez coming 8.12.11!

Millions around the world heard the soaring tenor voice of Kenneth Tarver just a few weeks ago, singing as tenor soloist in the Mozart Coronation Mass and other music at the Royal Wedding of the Prince and Princess of Monaco.

Aaron Dworkin, President and Founder of the Detroit-based Sphinx Organization drops in on Patrick D. McCoy, The African American Voice in Classical Music to discuss his recent appointment to National Council of Arts.

Baritone Sidney Outlaw, Grand Prize Winner of the 2010 Concurso Internacional de Canto Montserrat Caballé joins Patrick D. McCoy, The African American Voice in Classical Music, Friday, August 5, 2011 at 12 Noon EST from Germany on BlogTalk Radio.

MORGAN is back with Little Red Corvette! DC arts company FM Media Group is hosting the mixtape release event Fri., 8/12 at 9p at Art Under Pressure/RAS (4807-09 Georgia Ave.) Live performances will include MORGAN, Erie Ave, Seven Jackson & B. Dukes!

After a unanimous vote, Washington. D. C. based performing arts critic Patrick D. McCoy, The African American Voice in Classical Music was named to the Board of Directors of one of the nation's premiere boutique opera companies.

After a highly heralded presentation of her new book, 'Black Classical Musicians in Philadelphia" at the national convention of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc,-Elaine Mack discusses the work with Patrick D. McCoy on BlogTalk Radio.

The Hood Cartel and StreetClassy join forces.

T. Plezya eases summer fatigue with a sexy new single, "Marathon".

After an eight month hiatus, Recess, DC's largest game night party and ice cream social for adults, returns new and improved on July 30th to the Sheraton National Hotel.

The 8th Annual Congressional Blues Festival will feature Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Michael Burks, Sol & Funk Root, Mudcat, Christylez, performing live in Washington DC! This festival is an effort to honor and showcase American Roots music in modern day.

Join us on July 23rd as we cruise the Potomac on a private luxury yacht charter. Departing from Diamond Teague Park and Marina, guests will enjoy views of DC's monuments and a catered buffet as we laugh, dance, and party underneath the stars!

Singer Contributes Portion of CD Sales To Cancer Research

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.

Former DC Political Candidate Larry T. Pretlow II, returns to Hip-Hop with all-new leaked single "Only 1"

July 22-25, 2011 Weekend Entertainment and Celebrities Announced