With all eyes fixed on the nation’s capital, DC’s Wickedest Band Alive, Rare Essence, launches the iTunes Takeover; bringing the sound that has dominated DC culture for decades to the world.   This national campaign kicks off with a timely promotion through MTV Networks; which most recently spotlighted Washington, DC for its contributions and innovations to [...]

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By Marcus A. Williams
Fresh off of a three hour flight from Nashville, Tenn. to Boston, Mass, former Pop/R&B superstar Brandy is prepping for yet another promo concert for her comeback album “Human.” Singer/actress Brandy says that she knew it was time to get back in the studio when her six-year-old daughter, Syrai Smith, came to [...]

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Kindred Interview:

Kindred Performance:

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His music is called energetic, soothing, uplifting and soulful.  Suitland’s own ‘Kyonte’ has just released his first album called “Body Shop”.

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By Micheline Bowman

 
 
“I can’t waste the gift I was given. “Listen” is just the beginning of my big hug for the world.”  Terry Dexter

In 1999 Terry Dexter hit the scene as a solo artist with a Warner Bros. release of “Better Than Me.” With a long hiatus and never giving up on her natural born [...]

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Pop superstar, Janet Jackson says the tour has truly been incredible and feels like no time has passed since the last time she did a world tour.

By Marcus A. Williams
After a seven year hiatus from performing in sold out arenas around the world and recent embarrassing album sales, legendary entertainer, Janet Jackson, “Ms. Jackson if [...]

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Trombonist, Sylvan Amphitheater performing for the “Jazz on the Mall” show at the 2007 Duke Ellington Festival.

By Marcus A. Williams
Organizers of the historic Duke Ellington Jazz Festival have compiled a show this year that is promising to cater to all styles and flavors.
The festival is an annual celebration named in honor of musical genius and [...]

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By Micheline Bowman
Hello myvoicedc readers.  Every now and then I feel the need to share with you music that I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying in hopes that you’ll check out this artist.  Recently, I listened to NIYOKI (pronounced: NIE-OH-KEE).  I enjoyed this C.D. so much and hope that you’ll pick it up and enjoy [...]

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Eric Benet has a new album coming out three weeks from today called ‘Love And Life’ and joins Fox 5 Morning News.

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