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April 25, 2023
Usher, Roberta Flack, And Sona Jobarteh To Receive Berklee College Of Music Honorary Doctorates
USHER, ROBERTA FLACK and Gambian musician and educator SONA JOBARTEH will receive honorary Doctor of Music degrees from BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC at commencement ceremonies in BOSTON on MAY 13. The recipients are being recognized for their contributions … more »
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November 5, 2020
Richard Allan 'Dickie' Kline Dead At 82
RICHARD ALLAN “DICKIE” KLINE, a record industry pioneer and executive know for his promotion and artist relations in the 1950s through the 1980s that were instrumental in breaking some of the era’s biggest names in rock, R&B and … more »
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June 7, 2011
Atlantic Records Sets Black Music Month Special
ATLANTIC RECORDS has announced its plans to celebrate Black Music with a year long, interactive campaign, dubbed "I Heart Black Music." The campaign, which will allow fans access to various digital promotions and content, artist interviews and … more »
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June 26, 2006
Arif Mardin Dead At 74
Condolences to the family and friends of legendary industry veteran ARIF MARDIN, who passed away SUNDAY (6/25) following a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was 74. Born in TURKEY, MARDIN graduated from the BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC in 1961. He joined … more »
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April 27, 2006
Alabama Host Will Serve Welfare Fraud Sentence At Home
Urban-Gospel WAPZ-A/WETUMPKA. AL morning host ROBERTA FRANKLIN will not have to serve her sentence for welfare fraud in jail, an ALABAMA judge ruled last week. FRANKLIN will serve her year for stealing $1,648 in food stamps at her home, with … more »



