Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, was honored by Yale University, the prestigious ivy-league University today with an honorary degree. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT
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Karen Clark Sheard’s High Notes
Singer-songwriter and musician, Karen Clark Sheard, has a new album out and is back on the road. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT
Bill Withers & Quincy Jones Speak for ASCAP
Legendary singer-songwriter and musician Bill Withers and along with legendary composer and songwriter Quincy Jones will be on hand at the 5th Annual ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” along with singer-songwriter and guitarist John Mayer. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT
Forty Years of Good Music in the Big Easy
One of our favorite events, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is back and in full effect this year with a wonderful lineup. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT
Motown Records 50th Anniversary…
Motown founder Berry Gordy will be making a rare trip back home to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his founding of Motown Records in a star studded event. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT