As the month of June winds down our Radio One Charlotte jocks share why they love black music in recognition of Black Music Month.

Ashanti Floyd..AKA Ashanti the Mad Violinist ..has been nominated for 6 Grammies.  However..most people don’t know his name. He’s performing at Southern Ground Ampitheatre in Fayetteville on June 26th. He stopped by The Cutting Edge of R&B and ran his resume:   https://soundcloud.com/majicatl/ashantithemadviolinistpart1

There are some artists who transcend time and some who transcend their physical presence on the earthly plane. These artists died too soon and in…

06/06/14 - R&B songstress Tamar Braxton details her accounts of the earlier years in black music. From her style icons to the best voices, she urges…

06/04/14 - Soul legend Charlie Wilson wants to be an inspiration to others. He also wants you to remember one specific thing about him and his…

06/03/14 – Brothers K-Ci & JoJo take you on a trip down memory lane as they reminisce on the famous covers they’ve done over the years. Everyone…

06/02/14 – Learn all about soul songstress India Arie ‘s musical inspiration during Black Music Month. India credits Anita Baker, Mahalia Jackson, Patti LaBelle and…

At the end of this month, 14 time Grammy winner, singer/songwriter Alicia Keys will be releasing a CD/DVD bundle which contains performances from the show, “VH1 Storytellers“. This package should be a treat for the artists’ fans where she reveals thoughts and stories behind some of her greatest and most popular hits. Read more about […] The post Alicia Keys: ‘VH1 Storytellers’ CD/DVD Release appeared first on Majic 102.3 - 92.7.

Black Music Month

Singer/actress Jill Scott called in to the Steve Harvey Morning Show and talked about her upcoming album, her latest movie and performing at this year’s Essence Music Festival. Listen to the exclusive: RELATED: Jill Scott Hard At Work On Next Album [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Jill Scott Discusses Block Party, Working with Phylicia Rashad & More [EXCLUSIVE] […] The post Jill Scott: “This is Music…You’re Supposed to Feel Something” [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] appeared first on Majic 107.5 / 97.5 Atlanta.

Beyoncé lent her powerful voice to Gucci’s “Chime for Change: The Sound of Change Live” concert on Saturday, June 1st at Twickenham Stadium in London. In honor of the occasion, Queen B opened with Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” followed by a piece Etta James’ “At Last,” accompanied by an orchestra. She also […] The post Beyonce: ‘Chime For Change’ appeared first on Majic 102.3 - 92.7.