Check out this great interview with musician André Ward. Bestowed with a music performing scholarship at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, André toured and worked with some of the biggest names in music. André Ward does not disappoint with his latest effort "Africa Rising." André's dynamic performances have captivated audiences worldwide by creating an environment of smooth, sweet, hypnotic, sounds that seem surreal. André took the time to talk with Gary.
Andrew Minott’s autobiography, "PROVE EM WRONG," is the poignant, powerful, and personal story of a young man who traveled from Jamaica to America believing he would land in the place where dreams come true, in a relationship with a father who was ready to make room for the child he had left behind. But he landed on his own without the father he thought he was joining in the dream, with a brother who was ready to conquer NYC and his own manhood, leaving him on his own journey.
Angelo Ellerbee, the visionary CEO of Double XXposure Public Relations. Angelo has mentored, developed and guided the careers of Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack, James Mtume, Ginuwine, Mary J. Blige, Melba Moore, Robert "Kool" Bell, Alicia Keyes, Antonio Fargas, Laura Branigan, Ronald Isley, Big Daddy Kane, Dru Hill and more for over 50 years. Click here to read the full print feature: https://blackmeninamerica.com/masterclass-angelo-ellerbee/
Over a four-decade career, Melba Moore has been successful on the stage, screen and in the recording studio. She’s had 8 top 10 R&B hits including two #1 smash hits and 3 GRAMMY nominations, several American Music Awards, a Tony Award, Ellis Island Award, Artist Guild Award, Trumpet Award of Excellence, NAACP Spingarn Award, and a History Makers Tribute feature. Watch the interview and click below to check out our print feature at https://blackmeninamerica.com/melba-moore/.
Robert “Kool” Bell, is the co-founder of the iconic band Kool & the Gang. The band, formed in 1969 has earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. The group is the second most sampled band in Hip-Hop and R&B music, second only to James Brown. Learn more about Robert "Kool" Bell by reading Gary Johnson's print feature at https://blackmeninamerica.com/robert-kool-bell/
Check out this exclusive 4-part interview with Mildred Muhammad. As the ex-wife of the DC Sniper, Mildred travels and speaks on a global platform to discuss her life of terror, abuse, and heartache, all while promoting Domestic Abuse/Violence Awareness and Prevention. To watch our other exclusive interviews visit www.blackmeninamerica.com/mildred-muhammad
Maysa makes music for your soul. She just released a new double album, "Music For Your Soul!" If you are not familiar with Maysa, she is a GRAMMY nominated, and Soul Train Award winning recording artist from Baltimore, MD. She's been in the music business for 32 years starting as a vocalist for the Acid Jazz band Incognito, to a solo artist (including collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Angela Bofill, Will Downing, Jonathan Butler, Phil Perry to name a few. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON MAYSA.
Donnese Monique is a very fit and healthy married mother of two, who had a heart attack. She almost IGNORED the signs that she was having a heart attack, because she did not RECOGNIZE the signs of a heart attack. Had it not been for a colleague who is a Nurse Practitioner, who immediately directed her to call her husband to notify him that she was going to the Emergency Room, Donnese may not be alive to share her story.
This is part 2 of a scheduled 4-part series of exclusive interviews conducted by Gary Johnson with Mildred Muhammad, an Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, Certified Consultant with the US Dept. of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime, Media Contributor, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, Advisory Board Member & Public Speaking Instructor for The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Advocacy Network's Advisor, Best-Selling Author, Former Internet TV Talk Show Host, Trainer & Educator as well as a Certified Professional/Personal Development Consultant. As the ex-wife of the DC Sniper, Mildred travels and speaks on a global platform to discuss her life of terror, abuse, and heartache, all while promoting Domestic Abuse/Violence Awareness and Prevention. This conversation was conducted on April 27, 2022. For more exclusive and insightful interviews visit www.calculationstalkshow.com and www.blackmeninamerica.com #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #CalculationsTalkShow
This is part 2 of a scheduled 4-part series of exclusive interviews conducted by Gary Johnson with Mildred Muhammad, an Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, Certified Consultant with the US Dept. of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime, Media Contributor, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, Advisory Board Member & Public Speaking Instructor for The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Advocacy Network's Advisor, Best-Selling Author, Former Internet TV Talk Show Host, Trainer & Educator as well as a Certified Professional/Personal Development Consultant. As the ex-wife of the DC Sniper, Mildred travels and speaks on a global platform to discuss her life of terror, abuse, and heartache, all while promoting Domestic Abuse/Violence Awareness and Prevention. This conversation was conducted on April 27, 2022. For more exclusive and insightful interviews visit www.calculationstalkshow.com and www.blackmeninamerica.com #StopDomesticViolence #StopDomesticAbuse #CalculationsTalkShow
Watch parts 1 and 2, and learn how you can help in the challenge to STOP domestic violence.
Scott Frankfurt has an eye for talent, a golden ear and a platinum touch when it comes to developing and getting the most out of the talent that enters the studio bearing his name. Scott has had input or creative genius on thousands of recordings in almost every genre featuring Barbra Streisand, John Legend, Whitney Houston, The Temptations, The Khardashians, Sergio Mendes, Kool Moe Dee, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ashlee & Evan, Alphonso Johnson, Yo Yo Ma, Mervyn Warren (Take 6), Joe Brooks, Grant Fonda, Billy Joseph, Savannah Burrows, Chaka Khan, JP Saxe, The Manhattan Transfer, Christopher Cross, Vi Jordan, Smokey Robinson, and more.
Few stars, however, have been both celebrated and vilified by Black America to the extent of polarizing pop culture icon, Kanye West. He is the subject of a captivating new biography by author, professor, and Hip-Hop culture analyst Dr. Joshua Wright. The book is entitled, “Wake Up Mr. West: Kanye West and the Double Consciousness of the Black Celebrity.”
NOMAD is not only a career musician, he is “THE” Career Musician! He is a veteran in the entertainment business with credits and experience that spans decades. As a professional guitarist, he has worked and played with many of the most respected celebrity artists in music. He remains committed to pushing the envelope and has broadened his career by seeking and securing opportunities in other facets of the industry; such as operating as Music Director for Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, composing for film and television, and oh yeah, creating a podcast to help musicians have a sustainable career in the music business.
Ivana Céspedes Jordan, professionally known as Vi Jordan, is a Cuban-Mexican studio vocalist with expertise performing as a soloist and group singer in Latin, Jazz, R&B, Classical and Gospel genres. She is also an accomplished classical pianist, teacher and accompanist. Watch as she tells the story of how she got members of Earth, Wind & Fire to play on her first video and single. This is a story of perseverance and letting folks know what you want and need to be successful.
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