Marvin Gaye News

The Underground Performing Arts Collective presents the inaugural performance of A Motown Christmas, a jukebox musical revue celebrating legendary musical icons.

Signature Theatre is helping expand the American Songbook to include rock and pop classics of a half century ago in cabaret shows this winter that will celebrate Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Burt Bacharach.

Sierra Madre Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a diverse lineup of programming in Spring 2024.

With her soulful vocal taking center stage atop spaced-out grooves, soaring synths and pulsating drums, the song is a delightful introduction to Ethel's beautiful sonic realm. Enlisting Banshee (The Great) on production duties (Pop Smoke, Isaiah Rashad, Lil Uzi Vert), 'Pixie Dust' is an ode to female friendships and enlightenment.

EMANUELDAPROPHET makes his debut with new singles 'Holy Steppin' and 'Ghetto Gospel' featuring Rich The Kid. Listen to the tracks now!

Roy Rutto is excited to set his latest single 'a while' from forthcoming Afro Johnny Bravo EP. Out now via Old Soul Music, 'a while' exudes soulful vibes and heartfelt lyrics, offering a captivating journey through the depths of human emotion. Roy Rutto is a versatile artistic talent with a unique style, boundless energy, and a pioneering spirit.

What did our critic think of JOSHUA HENRY - AN EVENING OF BROADWAY AND SOUL at Venetian Room? Bay Area Cabaret opened its 2023/24 season with Tony-nominated (Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys, Violet) and Grammy Award-winning artist Joshua Henry who presented his take on retro-soul and R&B to an enthusiastic audience.

Seven Spies, the London-based indie/alt-rock band, releases their powerful new single 'Lie'. Mastered at Abbey Road, the song showcases their unique sound and tells a broken love story.

Joshua Henry brings 'Get Up Stand Up' to 92NY. Don't miss this exciting performance at 92NY.

After many different incarnations since it first appeared as Swinging Life at L’Alhambra in 2009 and 2012, Valéry Rodriguez’s brainchild—now called Black Legends—has just begun its second 'season' in the new 13ème Art auditorium, following its sold-out run at Bobino last winter.  With a lot of new numbers added, a hip-hop medley, lively LED walls and lighting, and enhanced choreography, Black Legends fully deserves a second visit.

Baritone Justin Austin performs in Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital at the Kennedy Center. Don't miss this impressive performance by the winner of this year's Marian Anderson Vocal Award.

Later this month, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present “Harry Belafonte: King of Calypso,” an original musical revue featuring popular WBTT artist Michael Mendez.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Thunderstorm Artis has unveiled his latest single, “Scared to Love,” a song about finding your soulmate. Artis has released several tracks over the last year - “Take Me To The Fire,” “Stronger,” which was featured on “Grey’s Anatomy,' 'Surprise,' and most recently, “Stand Up Eight.”

A surprisingly enjoyable jukebox musical featuring phenomenally-performed song-and-dance spectaculars (but with an awkwardly delivered story structure), this touring version of the 2019 Broadway musical about the founding of Motown's R&B supergroup The Temptations is a fun evening at the theater, especially for those looking for a nostalgic trip.

The project was written and produced by Infinity Song, with the exception of their fan-favorite cover of Fleetwood Mac's iconic song “Dreams”. The seven tracks on the ‘Metamorphosis' EP showcase the siblings' growth and expansive talents as songwriters, arrangers, producers, and musicians.

JxHines hits the road with Jacquees on the “SINCERELY FOR YOU” Tour. Florida-born and Charlotte, NC-based singer, songwriter, and producer JxHines made his first appearance this past Saturday, October 14th in Detroit, MI at Club Bleu and then again on Monday, October, 16th at House of Blues in Cleveland, OH.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful music as Signature Theatre announces the cast for How Sweet It Is: The Men Of Soul Cabaret. Join Isaac 'Deacon Izzy' Bell and Derrick D. Truby Jr. for a tribute to the legendary Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and more.

CAPA welcomes classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin to Columbus as part of the group's “The Black Violin Experience” national tour. Black Violin will perform at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) at 7 pm Sunday, March 24.

MUSE/IQUE presents 'Gospel and the King: Elvis' at First Congregational Church LA on October 19 and 21.

Relive the iconic '60s sound at Bay Street Theater's Halloween Dance Party! Join us on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 8 PM for Dr. K's Motown Revue. Get ready to groove to the classic Motown hits and show off your best costumes for a chance to win prizes. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of music and fun.