Blenders to perform Dec. 4 at NIACC Nov 19, 2009
The self-described vocal band has forged a sound that s earned them a huge fan base, critical acclaim and accolades from recording artists such as pop diva Erykah Badu and the late Les Paul. The Blender s harmony-packed and hilarious holiday shows in the Midwest have become a family tradition with beautifully-arranged carols and hymns, tricked out holiday standards and their own enduring and endearing Christmas songs that have become instant classics. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Edgier tunes Nov 9, 2009
The motley stable of talent she and King lined up includes Will Shef (Okkervil River) and Ryan Adams (Whiskeytown) whom she recruited to co-write some of the tunes; drummer Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M.) and James Gadson (Bill Withers), keyboardist James Poyser (Erykah Badu, Al Green) and guitarists Marc Ribot (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello) and Smokey Hormel (Johnny Cash, Joe Strummer). The only one from her old bunch was Jesse Harris, a frequent collaborator with Jones and the one who wrote her big... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dallas Does Culture Nov 6, 2009
It spans 68 acres or 19 city blocks, and also includes several museums, a concert hall, a dance theatre and a performing-arts high school once attended by Erykah Badu and Norah Jones. To city leaders, all this epitomises the confidence and audacity of the place. (The American Conservative)
No Tricks This Year, Just Treats for Spectators of the 2009 Bermuda Music Festival Nov 4, 2009
The weekend of celebration and song kicked off on Thursday night with a cappella R & B music group, Naturally 7, and then shifted to the unique sounds of multi-Grammy winning artist, Erykah Badu. The crowd was then brought to their feet until early morning hours with a performance that was nothing short of spectacular by Wyclef Jean. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Q-Tip's Return to Grace Oct 30, 2009
And while latter discs and saw the groups magic beginning to wane, those discs helped introduce the phenomenal J Dilla and provided much inspiration for other hip-hop renaissance figures such as Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common and The Roots. With the Soulaquarian movement of the early 2000s, other kindred spirits such as DAngelo, Roy Hargrove, Raphael Saadiq, Jill Scott and Bilal pushed intelligent hip-hop and R&B into the new century. (Slate)
Beyonce, Maxwell and Keri Hilson Lead the Nominations for the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS SHOW Premiering on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM* Oct 23, 2009
Hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the CENTRIC Special Will Also Feature Performances by Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke, Fantasia and Many More ... Featuring a star-studded lineup of performers, including Toni Braxton, Trey Songz, Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, Fantasia, Ryan Leslie, Chrisette Michelle, Raheem DeVaughn, Karyn White, Boyz II Men, Ledisi, Chico Debarge, Angie Stone, Brian McKnight, Ginuwine, Melanie Fiona, and Johnny... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* MUSIC: Mainstream magnetism Oct 9, 2009
She credits her parents musical tastes for her aptitude for jazz singing, but nowadays she draws inspiration from American R n B and soul singers like Jill Scott and Erykah Badu. She chose her stage name, which is the Japanese pronunciation of Judy Garland, as a tribute to one of her favorite singers (she covers Over the Rainbow on Lovers Jazz). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The S.F. Jazz Festival lineup Oct 5, 2009
Marc Cary Focus Trio, 2 p.m. Nov. 1, Koret Auditorium, de Young Museum: The New York pianist, who has collaborated with everyone from Betty Carter to Erykah Badu, plays an acoustic set that merges East Indian, West African and Native American musical traditions. Giovanni Allevi and Patrizia Scascitelli, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, YBCA Forum: A summit of popular Italian pianists who refuse to play by the rules. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The Roots Evolution Sep 25, 2009
"My definition of selling out is when your products start sounding crappy and when you phone it in from home. But I don't think there's anything compromised or rushed or ill-timed or misthought about our career decision. "As long as the music's funky and true, and our art is still represented, I don't see that at all," he said during a recent stop in Atlanta for the Hennessy Artistry Series that he and rapper Common are promoting. Playing on a late-night show, ?uestlove said, is a nice fit for... (CNN -- US)
BREAKING NEWS: Quincy Jones Speaks About His Unique Musical Relationships in a RARE LIVE Video Webcast TODAY at 5pm ET / 2pm PT (Tues. Sept 15) at www.BMF09.com Sep 16, 2009
Patti Austin Erykah Badu James Ingram Wyclef Jean John Legend Michael McDonald Kenny Rogers Naturally 7. On the last evening of the Festival, Halloween, Quincy will unveil a heretofore unseen performance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" - 25 years after he first produced the best-selling album of all-time. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Celeb foodies Sep 4, 2009
(CNN) -- When chef Wheeler Del Torro found out that singer Erykah Badu was a vegan, he knew he had to get her his ice cream. Singer Erykah Badu is a fan of chef Wheeler Del Torro, who creates custom vegan ice cream. (CNN -- US)
Motown Records Celebrates 50th Anniversary Sep 3, 2009
It was sold to PolyGram in the 1990s and now is held by Universal, where current acts include Lil' Wayne, Erykah Badu and Nelly. Regardless of its present physical location, Motown is a Detroit creation, and that struggling Midwestern metropolis always will identify itself with the music. (W-USA News, DC)
BLACKsummers' Night Sep 2, 2009
So if you're not on board with that you're not going to get why some of us have been impatient for nearly a decade, waiting for the return of Maxwell, who along with D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Angie Stone revived the art of soul in the '90s. After Maxwell's eight years away, we have the first part of what is intended to be a trilogy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'DWTS' Reveals Stars' Professional Partners Aug 25, 2009
" Melissa Joan Hart, actress, teams up with reigning two-time "Dancing With the Stars" champ Mark Ballas, who returns for his fifth season. Kathy Ireland, model and entrepreneur, teams with Tony Dovolani, who returns for his eighth season. Michael Irvin, NFL hall of famer, teams with Anna Demidova, who won the professional dance competition try-out and makes her debut in Season 9. Joanna Krupa, model, teams with Season 7 champ Derek Hough, who returns for his fifth season. Chuck Liddell,... (ABC News)
Bump day in Back Bay Aug 22, 2009
The highlight of the evening was a performance by Erykah Badu, who posed for a few photos on her way in with Do the Right Thing director Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya. Mingling with the VIPs were media types Keija Minor from Uptown Magazine and Olivier O Mahony of Paris Match. (Boston Globe)
The action begins on the Vineyard Aug 21, 2009
The party, at the Oak Bluffs restaurant Mediterranean, was hosted by BET boss Debra Lee with a performance by Erykah Badu. The guest list for the fancy affair included the likes of Vernon Jordan, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, talk-show host Wendy Williams, NAACP president Ben Jealous, Harvard Law professor Lani Guinier, writer Jill Nelson, comedian Larry David, Essence editor Angela Burt-Murray, and former PBS correspondent Charlene Hunter-Gault. (Boston Globe)
Recording studio facing the foreclosure music Aug 18, 2009
Other performers who have recorded music at the Michigan Avenue building include Mariah Carey, Erykah Badu and Nelly, according to the companys Web site. Follow ChicagoRealEstateDaily. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Dancing With the Stars Aug 18, 2009
She has collaborated on stage and in the recording studio with some of music's greatest artists, including Justin Timberlake, Carlos Santana, Erykah Badu, Fergie, will. i.am (Black Eyed Peas), John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Nas and Natalie Cole. (ABC News)
Tom DeLay one of 16 new 'Dancing with the Stars' celebrities Aug 18, 2009
" One of the Macy's Stars of Dance performances will be the hugely popular "Design-a-Dance," where fans have the chance to select their favorite professional dancers, dance styles and wardrobe at www.abc.com. In addition, couples will once again take part in a team formation dance, and a variety of new elements will be incorporated into routines involving all couples.Four new dance styles -- the Bolero, the Charleston, the Two Step and the Lambada -- are also going to be introduced. The middle... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
POP, ROCK, FOLK Jul 31, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009 Last Update: 05:20 AM EDT. hide topics THIS WEEK'S HOT TOPICS. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
From hoops (Q) to hip-hop (GQ) Jul 10, 2009
"He's got something special," said Wonder, a former member of acclaimed Durham hip-hop group Little Brother who has worked with artists Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Destiny's Child and Erykah Badu. "He's not a basketball player who can rap, he's an emcee who can play ball.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blipsters' Bust Jun 30, 2009
The L.A.-based trio SA-RA Creative Partners has been in the music game for nearly a decade, producing joints for Erykah Badu, Jurassic 5 and John Legend, and releasing cult, underground hit singles such as Glorious and Fish Fillet ... Erykah Badus appearance on Dirty Beauty is about as superfluous as Tyler Perrys cameo appearance in J.J. Abrams recent movie. (Slate)
Tough Love From the Father-in-Chief Jun 20, 2009
I didn't hear any "motherhood responsibility" speeches on Mother's Day about the Octomom, Britney Spears, Erykah Badu or the seventeen Massachusetts white teen girls who made a "pregnancy pact.". Very strange. (Slate)
Part rock star, part space-age chanteuse, Janelle Monae makes her own rules Jun 19, 2009
Her friend and fellow neo-soul singer Erykah Badu gave her some good advice once: Get out of your head, a mantra Mone has wholeheartedly adopted. Sean Diddy Combs personally signed Mone to his Bad Boy Records, which co-released a special edition of Metropolis last year. (Boston Globe)
Al Green Lights up The Stage At Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2009
Other acts influenced by Green's music also performed at Bonnaroo, including Raphael Saadiq, Snoop Dogg and Erykah Badu. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Valley's music scene Jun 5, 2009
Erykah Badu - Saturday, June 6; The Warfield - San Francisco; (415) 775-7722. The Sun Kings plus the Unauthorized Rolling Stones - Friday, June 6; Mystic Theatre - Petaluma; 765-2121. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Badu blends humor, soul Jun 2, 2009
Erykah Badu blends humor into soulful Celebrity Theatre concert ... Erykah Badu blends humor into soulful Celebrity Theatre concert ... Emerging from the shadows to the strains of Lil Wayne's "A Milli," her hair sculpted into the funkiest faux-hawk ever, Erykah Badu took the rotating stage in style for a soulful Celebrity Theatre concert that felt like the future of old-school touching down in Phoenix Saturday. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
From a 21st Century Virtuoso, an Evening of Music Without Boundaries May 30, 2009
To Kanye West, Common and Erykah Badu, he is a master drummer, beat maker and producer extraordinaire ... His hip-hop credits include work with Common, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Jay Dee, The Roots, Erykah Badu and Kanye West. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
From the HIP May 4, 2009
"Kiss Me on My Neck" by Erykah Badu. "Give Me All Your Love Or I Will Kill You" by Macy Gray. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jazz Fest On The Upswing (LINKS) Apr 28, 2009
A sea of fans flocked to the Congo Stage for Erykah Badu's hip-hop soul. Sporting an enormous and unsculpted Afro and a short sequined dress, she delivered a jazzy Other Side of the Game as hundreds of female acolytes sang along. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Badu, brass bands get Jazz Fest thousands on feet Apr 28, 2009
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Thousands gathered under blue skies Saturday to hear the music of neo-soul artist Erykah Badu, who took the stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival burning a stick of incense and wearing a lavender kimono. My eyes are green, she cooed to the crowd, which responded with claps and cheers. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
JAZZ FEST ROUNDUP: Follow all of the past weekend's action Apr 28, 2009
Sheer joy: Erykah Badu performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival ... A sea of fans flocked to the Congo Stage for Erykah Badu's hip-hop soul. (USA Today)
Record Dealers Spin Their Indie Status Apr 19, 2009
The survivors will celebrate Saturday, as acts such as Erykah Badu and Franz Ferdinand gather to pay homage to the hometown record store. was the idea of Chris Brown, a long-haired, goateed music guru from , a chain of 10 record stores in Maine and New Hampshire. (CBS News)
Record Store Day celebrates indie retailers Apr 18, 2009
The survivors will celebrate Saturday, as acts such as Erykah Badu and Franz Ferdinand gather to pay homage to the hometown record store. Record Store Day was the idea of Chris Brown, a long-haired, goateed music guru from Bull Moose, a chain of 10 record stores in Maine and New Hampshire. (Concord Monitor)
Record Store Daycelebrates indie shops Apr 18, 2009
The survivors will celebrate Saturday, as acts such as Erykah Badu and Franz Ferdinand gather to pay homage to the hometown record store. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Record Store Day: Come celebrate 'cool stuff' culture Apr 17, 2009
Chris Cornell, Erykah Badu, Static-X, Queensryche, the Del McCoury Band and dozens of other artists will play intimate sets in stores. There are contests to win guitars from Silversun Pickups, Disturbed and Brian May. (USA Today -- Life)
Jazz in the Gardens Record Breaking Weekend of Entertainment Apr 12, 2009
PR Newswire - Common and Erykah Badu - Jazz in the Gardens ... The weekend kicked off at 4pm on Saturday, March 28, 2009, with amazing performances by Roy Ayers, Will Downing, Erykah Badu, Common and Anthony Hamilton, and performances by local artists the High School Allstars, Robert Harris and Paulette Dozier ... Saturday's headliners Roy Ayers, Will Downing, Erykah Badu, Common and Anthony Hamilton performed all of their most popular songs as well as new hits that had people dancing in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grammy winner Erykah Badu to perform at Aloha Tower Apr 9, 2009
com announced today that neo-soul siren Erykah Badu is scheduled. to perform at 8 p.m. May 29 at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Cultural Affairs Commission at UCLA Announces the Headlining Artists for The 23rd JAZZ REGGAE FESTIVAL at UCLA Apr 8, 2009
Jam Day (May 24) - ERYKAH BADU. Reggae Day (May 25) - MAVADO. (PR Newswire)
New Orleans' zest for life»Big Easy loves food, music Mar 29, 2009
Add a dose of Kings of Leon, Erykah Badu, Preservation Hall Jazz Band the list is long. See it all at. If you can t make it for Jazz Fest, not to worry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
South By Southwest 2009: Top 10 Moments From A Wild Week Of Music Mar 24, 2009
Gigs from Kanye West, Jane's Addiction, Metallica and more were highlights of our week in Austin (VHI.com -- Music News)
The right to party Mar 24, 2009
But it was a bummer that Grammy award-winning Rer Erykah Badu, who was slated to perform, pulled out at the last minute, leaving event organisers Pineapple Concerts with an uphill task to get the last minute punters interested. Jonathan Davis, frontman for Korn, performing at the Sunburst KL International Music Festival 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
South By Kanye West? Rapper plays SXSW Mar 24, 2009
But the concert culminated with cameos from West's fellow Chicago rapper Common and the R&B singer Erykah Badu, both of whom were cheered wildly by the thousands in attendance. West, who noted that Fader was the first magazine to put him on the cover, may have been feeling nostalgic. (USA Today -- Life)
South By Kanye West? Rapper closes out SXSW Mar 23, 2009
West was clearly out to promote his label's talent, including rappers Consequence and Kid Cudi, who performed his hit "Day `N' Nite." But the concert culminated with cameos from West's fellow Chicago rapper Common and the R&B singer Erykah Badu, both of whom were cheered wildly by the thousands in attendance. West, who noted that Fader was the first magazine to put him on the cover, may have been feeling nostalgic. (MSNBC -- News)
Kanye West Closes SXSW Mar 23, 2009
West was clearly out to promote his label's talent, including rappers Consequence and Kid Cudi, who performed his hit "Day `N' Nite," but the concert culminated with cameos from West's fellow Chicago rapper Common and the Rer Erykah Badu, who's from Dallas. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Who wants to move? Mar 16, 2009
Other acts appearing include Korn, Erykah Badu, Skye (Morcheeba) and a host of homegrown and regional bands. Tickets for Sunburst KL 2009 are priced at RM203 (for pre-sale tickets) and RM253 (for on-the-day tickets). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Where Style + Street Meet Mar 15, 2009
Celebrity shoppers include Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Quentin Tarantino and Jean Paul Gaultier. Transition pick: Harris tweed jackets, at left, and Pendleton shirts for men. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
4th Annual 'Jazz in the Gardens' Exceeds Expected Ticket Sales Mar 10, 2009
Headliners include internationally renowned artists such as Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Anthony Hamilton, Kenny G., Common, Erykah Badu, Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Will Downing, Roy Ayers, Angelique Kidjo and Jonathan Butler. "Last year I attended 'Jazz in the Gardens' for the first time, and since I didn't sit down the whole time, they asked me to host it this year. I can't think of too many other places in the world that are better to host a concert than South Florida. Everything you... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Riplounge.com Announces The Winners of the 'Rock at RipLounge - VIP Playlist 2009' Contest - Now offers More New Streaming Music Feb 27, 2009
Using SonicBids, a site designed to "help bands get gigs, and promoters book the right bands," Stable Media created the "Rock At RipLounge - VIP Playlist 2009," a contest by which musicians across all genres could enter to have their music added along the likes of: N*E*R*D, Fat Joe, Danity Kane, Erykah Badu, T.I., Wyclef, Jay-Z, Kid Sister, Gym Class Heroes, Paramore, Anti-Flag, The Raconteurs, Weapon of Choice, James Blunt, Kenna, Taking Back Sunday, Interpol, We Are Scientists, Kanye West,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Roots: Fallon gig let us survive Feb 20, 2009
" had obvious jazz influence. The group may be best known for their Grammy-winning collaboration with Erykah Badu, "You Got Me"; Their hit off their 2002 disc "Phrenology," performed with Cody Chesnutt "The Seed (2. 0)" is one of the best rock songs of the decade. They've toured with the Dave Matthews Band, joined "The Colbert Report" in Philadelphia and played backing band for the concert film "Dave Chappelle's Block Party. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Follow your favorite celebrities via Twitter Feb 18, 2009
Some celebs quit after a few posts - Lil Wayne ended his run in '07 with "chilling" - but others, like Erykah Badu, go the extra mile. She recently made headlines by Twittering the birth of her daughter on Feb. 1. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Neil Young added to Jazz Fest, but Aretha cancels Feb 12, 2009
Others slated to perform are The O'Jays, Cowboy Mouth, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Cocker, Wilco, Henry Butler, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, Allen Toussaint, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Trombone Shorty and Imagination Movers. Like last year, the Neville Brothers will be the festival's closing act on May 3. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Joaquin Phoenix, J.K. Rowling, Christian Bale Feb 8, 2009
Other performers scheduled to perform from June 11-14 include Snoop Dogg, the Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco, Elvis Costello, David Byrne, Erykah Badu, Animal Collective, and Lucinda Williams. (AP). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Bon Jovi returns to New Orleans for 2009 Jazz Fest Feb 8, 2009
Other first weekend acts include Irma Thomas, James Taylor, Wilco, Erykah Badu, Pete Seeger and Etta James. Performing the second weekend are Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Sugarland, Tony Bennett, Bonnie Raitt, Allen Toussaint and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. (USA Today -- Life)
Rihanna, Timbaland Pump Up Star-Studded Grammy Party Feb 8, 2009
Tim performs new Shock Value 2 tracks along with old hits. " At around 12:30, Rihanna came out, wearing a short, sexy black dress. "Disturbia" was her opener. "Los Angeles, I know y'all know how to party," she said. "Let me know you're ready to party with me. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Springsteen, Phish head lineup for Bonnaroo Feb 7, 2009
Other performers scheduled to perform from June 11-14 include Snoop Dogg, the Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco, Elvis Costello, TV on the Radio, Al Green, Merle Haggard, David Byrne, Erykah Badu, Animal Collective, the Decemberists and Lucinda Williams. The annual event, which is held on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn. (MSNBC -- Music)
