Music Archives - Heart & Soul

Coastal Rhythms and Global Vision: How Skillz 8Figure Is Redefining the Sounds of the Diaspora

August 31, 2026 admin 0

BY Staff For international recording artist Skillz 8Figure, music has never been confined by geographic borders. Rooted in Sierra Leone and Jamaica, shaped by his upbringing in Harlem, New York, and enriched by time spent in Ghana, his artistry bridges […]

America One Blood Challenge

August 15, 2026 admin 0

Take the “America One Blood Challenge” Listen to the full song At SIKOHNA Community by clicking the play button in the audio section. You can view a 50 second preview of the highly anticipated “America One Blood” music video below […]

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‘FREEDOM SUMMER 2.0’: A MULTI-CITY TEXAS MUSIC & COMMUNITY SERIES LAUNCHED BY BLACK FAITH COALITION

July 18, 2026 admin 0

Freedom Summer is building more than a moment. The statewide initiative fuses live music and culture with impactful civic leadership training to build lasting community power. HOUSTON, TX — [July 2026] — This month, Black Faith Coalition officially announced the […]

Bridging Beats & Borders: How Gwen Diva is Redefining Global Sound from Chicago to the World

July 3, 2026 admin 0

By Staff In the ever-evolving landscape of global music, true visionaries don’t just follow trends—they build bridges. Meet Gwen Diva, the Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, and dynamic performing artist who is rapidly becoming one of Chicago’s most captivating international voices. With […]

Black Music Month: Singing with ‘Soul’ to Heal America, Ray Charles Led the Nation Forward

June 28, 2026 admin 0

By Hazel Trice Edney It was Oct. 28, 2001, less than two months after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon in Virginia and the World Trade Center in New York City. Yankee Stadium was packed with more than […]

NIGERIAN ICONS -BNXN & SARZ REUNITE FOR NEW EP THE GAME NEEDS US

May 15, 2026 admin 0

THE GAME NEEDS US THE GAME NEEDS US TRACK LIST 1. Rum & Soda 2. Back Outside 3. Already 4. Emotional High 5. Frank Sinatra Grammy-nominated Afrofusion star BNXN reunites with acclaimed producer Sarz for The Game Needs Us, a new collaborative EP out now […]

ROOTS RADICS REVOLUTION: CRUCIAL CUTS FROM DANCEHALL’S CLASSIC ERA (1978 – 1984)

April 21, 2026 admin 0

THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTON OF CLASSIC ERA REGGAE DANCEHALL DROPS ON VINYL JUNE 12TH! SHANACHIE’S GOT YOUR SUMMER SOUNDTRACK: While the roots reggae of Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and others made the biggest impact internationally for reggae, in 1978 […]

What Is Bridge Da Gap ?

March 22, 2026 admin 0

BY Staff Bridge DA Gap is a 501c3 non-profit organization that utilizes music to enhance the social-emotional development of youth in the areas of character building principles, life skills and self-regulation. Bridge DA Gap infuses Hip Hop music with the […]

Grammy-Winning, Multi-Platinum Selling & Chart-Topping Guitar Hero Norman Brown

March 21, 2026 admin 0

Bares All On Authentically Norman Out Friday (3/20)! One of the 50 greatest guitarists all time.” – uDiscover Music“One of the greatest and most articulate guitarists out there.”-George Benson“A culmination of Jimi Hendrix and George Benson with some of Wes Montgomery thrown in.” […]

Hilary Mwelwa: Hil St Soul- New Single NASALIFYA (THANK YOU)

February 11, 2026 admin 0

I want to be a beacon of light to the darkness.- HIL ST. SOUL In a market overcrowded with vanishing one hit wonders, Hil St. Soul delivers the kind of music that promises to stand the test of time. Her […]

Shanachie Entertainment Signs Chart-Topping Saxophonist & Sci-Fi Author Jackiem Joyner

January 23, 2026 admin 0

Every Part Of Me available now. By Staff The Chart-topping and thrilling saxophonist and Sci-Fi author Jackiem Joyner is the newest artist to join Shanachie Entertainment’s illustrious roster of acclaimed Contemporary Jazz artists. Joyner has collaborated with such luminaries as Angela […]

Koby Maxwell -Fighting for African music

December 23, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Fighting for African music and representing the nations, Koby Maxwellis definitely making a mark in the music industry. Internationally known, this gifted bass player, singer, lyricist, and composer brings a unique mix of music blended with European, American, and […]

Marcus Johnson- Holidays FLO Tour Is Officially Here Bringing The Vibe from Coast To Coast

December 1, 2025 admin 0

By Marcus Johnson We kicked things off Nov 28 at BlackRock Center for the Performing Arts in Germantown MD. Then we are off to Richmond on Nov 29 with my Military Retirees Club family. On Dec 4, I’m back at Busboys & Poets […]

R&B SENSATION OCTOBER LONDON RETURNS WITH OFFICIAL “TOUCHING ON ME” NEW MUSIC VIDEO

November 10, 2025 admin 0

R&B star October London returns with the official music video for his hit single “Touching On Me” from his sophomore album October Nights. Originally released last year, the track has found new life through viral line dance trends across social media, climbing into […]

Yamaha Artist & Billboard #1 Jazz Piano Sensation Kayla Waters Starts Anew on Shanachie Entertainment Recording Available Everywhere November 7th

October 16, 2025 admin 0

By Shanachie Entertainment Waters’ New Single LUSH Available Everywhere Today!! “The piano is my heartbeat—my inner rhythm of life!” confides Yamaha and Billboard #1 Jazz pianist, producer and composer Kayla Waters whose name prophetically means “keeper of the keys.” “I am […]

Alex Harris Is Back & BETTER Than Ever

October 1, 2025 admin 0

New Single Featuring Conya Doss on First Single from Forthcoming Album Expected Early 2026 Harris Hits the Road This October to Spread the Good News “‘BETTER’ is more than a love song—it’s a gentle reminder that kindness and compassion have […]