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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the  achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

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Black Music Month originated in 1979. Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, the  achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

RSMS

Black Music Month originated in 1979.  President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month to celebrate the wonderful music, achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.

National, The Big Award Shows

01/27/14- Kevin Frazier has the inside scoop on the 2014 Grammy Awards including Tamar Brazton‘s pre-show shots, Alicia Keys‘ possible pregnancy, and much more! For…

For nearly six decades, Ron Isley has woven himself into the fabric of soul music. The Cincinnati’s  native son got his start recording with his brothers as The Isley Brothers in 1959. From then on, Isley has enjoyed the highs and lows of being a legendary entertainer. From being the only artist to have a […]

Here is the album cover & track listing for Ron Isley’s return album Mr. I, which will be released November 30th via Island Def Jam. Below is an extended interview with the legend, where he discusses the new album, the golden days of R&B and much more. Check it out! Tracklist: 01. Take It How […]

R&B legend Ron Isley of Cincinnati’s beloved Isley Brothers is happy to have something new to offer the world next month. After serving his time in federal prison for tax evasion charges, the veteran performer is excited about the upcoming release of his new studio album “Mr. I,” which is scheduled for national release just […]

Ron Isley’s stint in prison didn’t hamper his desire to release new music.

jungle boogie (jungle –oft attrib to Hindi jangal + boogie – prob alter of bogle – goblin, object of fear) a 1974 hit by Kool & the Gang, frequently sampled by hip-hop artists, perhaps the funkiest piece of music ever recorded.

Marvin Isley, bass player for the legendary Isley Brothers, died June 6th from complications of diabetes at 56.