Be the first to comment Over the weekend, Brooklyn musicians were left in disbelief by news of the death of one of the scene’s most well-regarded members, Gerhardt “Jerry” Fuchs.
The New York Times reports, and postings by friends and bandmates confirm, that the 34-year-old drummer fell to his death on Sunday while attempting to Continue reading »
Weekly Music News Higlights: Dead, Undead and More | Music Vixen BlogAlthough his song “Empire State of Mind” has become the unofficial anthem of New York City in recent weeks, Jay-Z didn’t hesitate to take a shot at the Yankees when performing the song prior to Thursday’s second world series game at Yankee Stadium.
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The 2009 Essence Festival kicks off Friday night in New Orleans, and singer Lionel Richie says the celebration of black music and culture will be a comfort to a community still reeling from Michael Jackson’s death, according to an Associated Press report.
According to the AP, Richie, who had been friends with Jackson for many years, says going to New Orleans for Essence is a homecoming of sorts that will soothe him and the other performers and give them a chance to regroup.
The festival, held at the Louisiana Superdome and Morial Convention Center beginning tonight will include a tribute to Jackson, as well as performances by Richie, Beyonce, John Legend, Ne-Yo, Anita Baker and others.
The tribute is still in the planning stages, according to organizers, but it will be a focal point of the three-day event.
Above: ‘90s Flashback with Lauryn Hill’s 1998 hit, “Doo Wop (That Thing).”
Unspecified health issues have caused former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill to cancel her upcoming European tour, seemingly putting a major damper on her bid for a return to the spotlight.
Known for songs such as “That Thing” and a cover of Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly,” the critically-acclaimed singer rose to fame with the Fugees (featuring Wyclef Jean), before stepping out on her own with 1998’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
The singing star essentially dropped out of sight following the album’s release, save for a short-lived Fugees reunion and an acoustic album which was met with mixed reviews.
Hill’s suddenly-cancelled tour dates in Europe, including a prestigious slot headlining Sweden’s Stockholm Jazz Festival, would’ve marked a significant comeback attempt for the reclusive star.
Hill’s most recent recorded effort was “Lose Myself,” for the 2007 animated penguin movie, Surf’s Up.
