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Anyway, onto this week’s Songs You Should Hear…
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Even if April showers bring May flowers, will you actually stop to smell them?
Hear ‘Depressed in Heaven’
Jeannie Jones is an award-winning journalist, media personality, actress, producer, director and brand architect. Jeannie’s Los Angeles-based multimedia firm, Ready Set Impact, specializes in music, film, and radio production; publishing; social media marketing, branding, and casting.
For Jazz Appreciation Month, Jeannie shares a brief history lesson on the ways modern hip hop music has evolved from the early days of jazz — and the common threads both genres share to this day.
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Next month, we’re bringing NashLive! back to The East Room for the first time in nearly a year!
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The following is a contributed article courtesy of Kojenwa Moitt of Zebra Public Relations.
Over the past decade, Afropop has emerged as a popular music genre in the United States, thanks in part to its infectious beats, catchy melodies, and the growing influence of African culture on American entertainment. This musical genre, which originated in West Africa, has undergone a significant evolution, fusing traditional African rhythms with modern pop sounds to create a unique style that has captivated audiences around the world.
Africa 2 the World is the first DJ show to ever produce a five-country tour in Africa featuring live guest DJs. Africa 2 the World founder Zenoja started in Ghana, then hopped to Nigeria, leapt to Tanzania, dropped down to South Africa, and jumped up to complete the run in Egypt. Upon returning to the United States, Zenoja has moved to Miami to set up headquarters somewhere warm — with lots of palm trees.
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Here at Underground Music Collective, we’re all about empowering our community to better navigate the music industry. We believe in sharing the perspectives of those who have been there, done it, and brought back the souvenirs of knowledge, ready to be shared with all who seek to learn.
That’s why we are thrilled to announce our new Wednesday Wisdom series. This weekly series will feature guest contributions and insights from music industry professionals, as they give you the tools you need to succeed on your creative journey.
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