AOL Black Voices Entertainment Newswire went on a tour of the Hurricane Katrina ravaged districts of New Orleans with platinum-plated rapper T.I. and a 40-member entourage consisting of his family members, friends, and community leaders. Former Cash Money Records rapper B.G. came along for the tour, which was hosted by New Orleans Recreational Department Director Larry Barabino, Jr.
Music legend Stevie Wonder performs the anthem that helped launch the national holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at The Dream Concert held at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 17, 2007. The Motown Records legend was introduced by urban fashion czar Tommy Hilfiger who helped raise the majority of the funds to build the DC Memorial in honor of the late civil rights icon.
Making of the Band 4 personality Laurie Ann Gibson -- who is the Choreographer to the Stars -- carries on and carries out during at Essence Music Festival 07 during on the McDonald's soundstage; July 6 2007. A motivational dance/fitness routine. Get snatched!!!
An exclusive clip of incomparable neo-soul music wunderkind Ledisi's opening number of 'Think of You' -- from new album Lost & Found -- at New York City's Highline Ballroom NYC August 31 2007
Ralph singing during soundcheck during New Edition's stop in Columbia, South Carolina; late August 2006. Johnny Gill, bringing the bottom to the group, really shows his vocal chops during this clip.
An exclusive clip of incomparable neo-soul music wunderkind Ledisi's opening number of 'Think of You' -- from new album Lost & Fou An exclusive clip of incomparable neo-soul music wunderkind Ledisi's performance 'It's Alright' -- from new album Lost & Found -- at New York City's Highline Ballroom NYC August 31 2007 (more)
An exclusive clip of incomparable neo-soul music wunderkind Ledisi's impassioned performance of 'Get Outta My Kitchen' -- at New York City's Highline Ballroom NYC August 31 2007
R&B star Usher made a rare performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City which presented The Dream Concert, a fundraiser for the DC Memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He introducd The Queen of Soul who performed her signature tune 'Respect' as her opening numnber. Sept. 18 2007.
Pentecostal Prophetess Juanita Bynum addressed an audience of thousands during a Sunday seminar at the 2008 Essence Music Festival on July 7, 2008 at the Ernest C. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. She's telling that audience that their "breakthrough is right here."
The neo-soul diva-in-the-making reigned supreme at the South Street Seaport on July 27, 2007. This is her version of Earth, Wind & Fire's classic 'Devotion.'
Elisabeth Withers Mendes, the Tony Award nominated star of the Oprah Winfrey-produced Broadway musical 'The Color Purple,' performs a stirring rendition of 'Wind Beneath My Wings' during a live performance at New York hotspot Joe's Pub. circa Feb 2007
Disturbing Tha Peace/Island Def Jam Recording artist Bobby Valentino serenades hundreds of teenage fans with the Babyface classic 'As Soon As I Get Home' during the 2007 Essence Music Festival. He was a featured performer at the McDonald's booth during the Empowerment Seminars at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans on July 5, 2007.
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