For more than five decades - from Santana’s earliest days as a groundbreaking Afro-Latin-blues-rock fusion outfit in San Francisco - Carlos Santana has been the visionary force behind artistry that transcends musical genres and generational, cultural, and geographical boundaries. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY Awards and three Latin GRAMMY Awards, with a record-tying nine GRAMMY Awards for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Smooth”). He has received the Billboard Century Award (1996), was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), received the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor (2009), and was the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award (2013). Among many other distinctions, Carlos Santana has been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time;” and has joined the Rolling Stones as one of only two bands to have an album reach the Top 10 in every decade since the 1960s. In 2018, he released his first MasterClass, and recently celebrated three epic milestones - the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking album Supernatural, the 50th anniversary of his legendary performance at Woodstock, and the 50th anniversary of his masterpiece Abraxas. His most recent album, the powerful, energy-infused Blessings and Miracles (2021) features collaborations with Rob Thomas, Chris Stapleton, Steve Winwood, and many others. Santana continues his residency at the House of Blues Las Vegas where he recently celebrated his 10th anniversary of performing in the intimate venue.

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Kenny Loggins has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and has won two Grammy® Awards. His songs have left his musical imprint on “the soundtrack of our lives.” Over the last four decades, his chart topping songs have included “This Is It,” “I’m Alright,” “Footloose," “Danger Zone,” and so many more.

In addition to his string of successful recordings, both solo and as a member of the famed duo Loggins & Messina, Kenny became the first major rock star to dedicate himself to recording music for children and families. His album Return to Pooh Corner remains the best-selling children’s album of the last 20 years. In 2016, he released his latest children’s project, the book Footloose (Moondance Press, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA, October 17, 2016), inspired by his 1985 Oscar® nominated and Grammy® Award-winning “Song of the Year.”

His song “Conviction of the Heart” was hailed as the "unofficial anthem of the environmental movement" by Al Gore, when Loggins performed it on Earth Day in 1995 at The National Mall in Washington, D.C.

In 2016, he was a recipient of the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at the annual Chapin Awards hosted by WhyHunger. Later that year, The Guild of Music Supervisors honored the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist with the organization’s first-ever Icon Award for his outstanding achievements in film, television, and soundtracks. His gift for crafting deeply emotional music is unparalleled, and it's been a part of his life as long as he can remember. His generous support of countless local organizations has made a lasting impact on the causes that are close to his heart.

Through his work with Toys for Tots in Santa Barbara, CA, Kenny helped launch Unity Shoppe in 1988. An expansion of the Council of Christmas Cheer which previously only existed during the holiday season, Unity Shoppe expanded the program to exist year-round so individuals could volunteer their services to help low-income families, children, the elderly, sick, and disabled in Santa Barbara County. Kenny regularly lends his musical talent and generous heart to support youth-based programs like Make a Wish, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, and Little Kids Rock.

Kenny was honored with a Humanitarian of the Year Award from Little Kids Rock for his extensive commitment to children’s causes in 2016. In 2018, he helped re-open the original Notes for Notes (N4N) Studios at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara and United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, giving over 600 kids each year access to a world of musical expression where they can record music, learn to play an instrument, and form a band with their friends for free.

In February 2021, Kenny released “The Great Adventure”, a brand-new single that is the theme song for San Diego Zoo Kids television network. The closed-circuit television adventure channel features programs produced primarily for medical facilities that serve pediatric patients and their families. The channel debuted at Rady Children’s Hospital in 2013 and offers family-friendly, animal-oriented stories that are both entertaining and educational, supporting Kenny’s core belief that “every child should experience the healing power of music.”

Loggins released At The Movies on June 12, 2021 – a Record Store Day exclusive vinyl that included some of his career-spanning soundtrack hits for the first time ever on one album, including "I'm Alright" (Caddyshack), "Footloose" (Footloose), "Danger Zone" (Top Gun), and many more.

His hit song “Danger Zone” was featured once again in Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick, which opened in theaters worldwide on May 27, 2022. The film has become the biggest release of the year earning over $1.5B in box offices globally and saw “Danger Zone” earning over 1M streams per day across streaming services at its peak.

On June 14, 2022, Hachette Books published Still Alright, Loggins’ long-awaited memoir. In Still Alright, Loggins gives fans a candid and entertaining perspective on his life and career as one of the most noteworthy musicians of the 1970s and ’80s.

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By now, if you know the ‘ukulele, you might know the name, the innovator who is Jake Shimabukuro. He has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. With his mother as his first teacher of the instrument, Jake embraced a deep love and respect for the `ukulele and has explored new and unexpected ways to push the boundaries of what was possible on the humble four-strings. Each album has showcased his mastery of the instrument and his ability to weave together diverse genres to create a cohesive and captivating musical experience. He is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and exciting musicians of his generation, changing the perception of the instrument itself and breaking barriers of what kind of music it is capable of.

Enter his newest, and most personal album yet. Grateful is a coming home for Jake. With a literal who’s who of Hawai`i based musicians, this collection of songs is performed live, in studio with Jake’s friends, contemporaries, mentors, and heroes – all kanikapila style in a return to his roots. Grateful is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed duets album with artists from Willie Nelson, Ziggy Marley and Bette Midler to Jimmy Buffett, Jack Johnson and Kenny Loggins. It was these collaborations that inspired him to go back to the beginning and play with the musicians who first inspired him as he was growing up in Hawai`i. Jake shares a connection with each and every artist on this album.

It all started with an after-concert hang with fellow musician Mark Yamanaka. Jake asked Mark if he would ever want to record something together. Ironically, Mark was the first to agree and one of the last to record, “Love Will Keep Us Alive,” which would be one of the many epic collaborations on the long-awaited album.

In addition to his impeccable musicianship, Jake is also a gifted storyteller, weaving together musical narratives that draw listeners in and leave them spellbound. He wanted to bring the power of each artist’s stories to this album.

Once the musicians decided on the song that they wanted to record, Shimabukuro along with producer and engineer Grande and Fletcher, worked on a plan on how to best capture the live collaboration. In the studio, the musicians played through the song a couple of times and then Michael would press record. All live in the studio and tracked in the same room together, just like the old days.

It was coincidence that brought him together with Hawaiian music legend Henry Kapono. Seated next to each other on a recent flight, Henry shared stories from his “hanabata” (childhood) days, the two talking story about growing up in Hawai`i and how music formed their lives. Jake’s humble nature would have previously prevented him from approaching Henry for a collaboration, but getting to know the man on a personal level gave him the confidence to ask. Jake wanted each artist to choose the song and Henry Kapono chose the iconic, “Sailin’.”

When Jake was at Ka`imukī High School, he would never imagine having the opportunity to perform with the musicians on this album. It was there where he began his longtime friendship with John Feary, nephew of the late Mackey Feary from the legendary Kalapana band. John sought him out after a performance at the school’s welcome back assembly. As Jake began playing his `ukulele, with his friend holding a microphone in front of him, none of the students were listening. He chose Ohta-san’s iconic song, “Bodysurfing,” a song he learned from his teacher, Tami Akiyama from Roy Sakuma Studios. As he slowly walked closer and closer towards the microphone, the sound of Jake’s Kamaka `ukulele started to echo throughout the gymnasium, and the crowd of over 1500 students fell silent until the end, when they suddenly erupted in cheers. It was a moment that the shy musician would never forget and the beginning of Jake’s journey in music performance.

John Feary approached Jake afterwards and they began a daily ritual of jamming after school. Other students joined in the kanikapila sessions and the song “Friends,” composed by John and inspired by a friend who had passed away, was always on the afterschool set list. Having never recorded the song, Jake and John share this special piece of nostalgia on Grateful for the first time.

Herb Ohta Jr. was one of Jake’s big influences, as his teacher and the son of the legendary Ohta-san, one of the biggest inspirations for Jake’s passion for the ‘ukulele. Jake has always been a fan of Ohta Jr.’s polished performance style and melodic sense and the two were lucky enough to collaborate during the pandemic. They chose to arrange a medley of two songs: one by Queen Lili`uokalani (Ahe Lau Makani) and another by Mekia Kealakai (Wai’alae). The one-take recording is beautiful. Like his father, Herb Jr. plays with a low 4th string, which is a nice contrast from Jake’s high 4th string. Together, their sound is rich and full.

Chris Kamaka and Bryan Tolentino are two musicians who’ve had incredible influence on Jake’s career. They were in fact the first to invite Pure Heart, Jake’s first band, to perform in front of a live audience at the Sheraton Waikiki during Ku’uipo Kumukahi’s concert.

Chris Kamaka, with his son Christopher Kamaka, Jr., chose to record a song written by Eddie and Myrna Kamae called “Dreams,” a tune that Chris would sing to his kids when they were little. Jake heard Chris sing it for the first time in Japan, a moment he remembers bringing him to tears. Chris and his son bring that same emotion to the recording on Grateful. “Eddie Kamae was the first ‘ukulele virtuoso and paved the way for all of us. It is such an honor to record a song composed by Uncle Eddie, one of the greatest players of the instrument with Chris and Christopher Jr. of the Kamaka family, one of the greatest makers of the instrument.

Bryan Tolentino, who Jake refers to as one of the true ambassadors of the ‘ukulele, promotes the instrument everywhere he goes – through word and deed. In what promises to be one of the most fun and spontaneous songs on the album, the two recorded “Māori Brown Eyes,” a classic tune that has been recorded by some of the greats like Peter Moon and Troy Fernandez. This is meant to be played in true kanikapila style and that’s how Jake and Bryan approached it in the studio – coming together with no plan, they jammed their way through it and share that joyful energy in the performance. “Like Bryan always says, ‘Ready, fire, aim.’”

When Del Beazley isn’t singing, he’s usually cracking jokes. The witty, kind-hearted jokester had Jake laughing all the way through his first tour of Japan with Bryan Tolentino, Chris Kamaka and Asa Young (Side Order Band). The pair recorded “Kahalu’u Night” in what Jake can only call magical. Del’s phrasing and the space he gives the music can only be captured when recording in this free form style. Jake recalls having multiple “chicken-skin” moments during the recording.

The track with Nathan Aweau, was originally recorded for Hawaiian Airlines as a music video for their in-flight entertainment programming. “Kawika,” which means David in Hawaiian, was originally recorded by the band, Sunday Manoa, and later the Ka`au Crater Boys. This iconic piece honors King David Kalākaua, also known as the Merrie Monarch. “When I was a kid, this was the song that I wanted to learn because it had the coolest intro. I sometimes think of it as the ‘ukulele equivalent to guitar players wanting to learn the intro to “Stairway to Heaven.” Nathan Aweau is a monster musician, and it’s always so inspiring to hear and see him play. It was an honor to record this with him.”

John Cruz’s original composition, “Song for Sin” was something the multi-talented instrumentalist and singer/songwriter had always wanted to record. Its Spanish-flamenco sound lends itself perfectly to the pairing of Jake and John’s virtuosic playing styles. “John just plays everything with so much soul. It doesn’t matter if he’s singing, grooving on the bass or strumming away on the guitar… you always know it’s John Cruz.”

Jake has been a longtime fan of Raiatea Helm. They’ve known each other for years and have collaborated on several occasions. Jake was surprised when she decided on a Japanese pop song for their duet. “Stars,’ by Nakashima Mika, is a wonderful addition to the project, and it truly showcases a side of Raiatea that I’ve never seen or heard before. Her phrasing and pronunciation of the Japanese lyrics was sheer perfection – you would never know that she doesn’t even speak the language. She sounds amazing as always.”

Another Japanese thread weaves through the project in the song recorded with Ron Artis II. While touring together, Jake asked Ron if he could write some lyrics to one of his original songs. An incredibly talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Ron brings so much soul to their recording of “Ichigo Ichie,” which means, “once in a lifetime.” A Japanese phrase that reminds Jake to be present and grateful because each moment in life will never happen again in the exact same way.

One of Jake’s dearest friends and favorite singers is Pōmaika`i Keawe. In addition to her incredible musical talent, Jake is always so inspired to see how much time she dedicates to local non-profit organizations, lifting up the community through outreach opportunities. Pomaika`i had always wanted to record “Ho`okahi Akua,” as a tribute to her late grandmother, the legendary Aunty Genoa Keawe. It was Aunty Genoa who arranged the music with the help of her friend Malia Craver who provided the Hawaiian translation. They had originally recorded the song during the pandemic and both were in tears by the end of it. Fate would have it that the song had to be re-recorded and the recent track captured the more hopeful and joyful feelings they now share.

Jake and his manager Van sought out newcomer and “America’s Got Talent” contestant Connor Johnson after seeing him on the show. They all had lunch at Happy Days in Ka`imuki one day and was moved by Connor’s passion for songwriting and storytelling. Connor came into the studio with his original song, “I’ll Be There,” and it was an instant chicken skin moment. “Connor is so talented and it was an honor to work with him in the studio.”

Jake has always wanted to work with Kimié Miner, a force of nature who dedicates so much of her time to the local community, not only in music, but in education for the children of Hawai`i. It is this same enthusiasm that she approached the recording of “Kawaikini” and the joy she brings to the music is awe-inspiring. “Kimié is such a great leader in the music community and she does so much positive work in mentoring the next generation of artists.”

Jake speaks of Brother Noland as one of his musical inspirations. Jake’s father used to take him down to see Brother Noland perform in Waikiki and his soulful voice and conviction captivated Jake at a very young age. Their duet of “Hualālai” takes you on a journey back in time.

After performing live with Kawika Kahiapo at Jack Johnson’s Kokua Festival, Jake was inspired to record with the iconic artist. Kawika chose a sweet and heartfelt rendition of “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” his deep and resonant voice is the perfect complement to Jake’s melodic phrasing.

Fiji, an awe-inspiring vocalist, is as raw and authentic as they come. His genre-bending approach to music takes listeners through reggae, soul, gospel, and R&B. Jake was surprised when he chose “Rusty Old Steampipes,” a classic song written by Warren Ka`ahanui while serving time in prison. Jake recalls playing this song with friends in the stairwells of Kaimuki High School. “I was so thrilled when Fiji agreed to record with me. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to make music with him. He is truly a genius.”

Jake felt like a fish out of water when he stepped on stage in front of the Honolulu Symphony in 2015, now known as the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra, to perform Dr. Byron Yasui’s ‘Ukulele Concerto, conducted by Maestro JoAnn Falletta. Jake recalls Concertmaster Ignace “Iggy” Jang who encouraged him with non-verbal cues throughout the 36-minute piece. Jake said that was one of his most inspiring musical experiences of his career. The encores on both evenings were “Pianoforte,” an original piece by Jake, performed as a duet with Iggy on violin. This was the natural choice for their collaboration and one that has always been a favorite of Jake’s wife Kelly. “Ever since she heard Iggy and I perform the piece, she kept asking me when we were going to record it together.” The recording truly captures Iggy’s incredible sensitivity and tone as the two instruments melt together in this beautiful and haunting rendition.

Another expert at his craft is classically trained guitarist Jeff Peterson. Having fallen in love with Hawaiian culture and kī hōʻalu, or slack key guitar, Jeff is constantly pushing musical boundaries, experimenting with his color palette and virtuosic arrangements. Years ago, while performing together at the `Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival hosted by the Kahilu Theatre, Jeff and Jake performed a memorable version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. The experience of the performance was so meaningful to Jake, that when the opportunity came up to record a song for this project, there was no other choice.

Going back to his roots – Jake teamed up with former bandmates Jon Yamasato and Lopaka Colón, of “Pure Heart.” Though, they performed it many times together, the group never had the opportunity to record, “Can You Believe,” a song written by Jake for the group. “I felt like a teenager again being back in the studio with Jon and Lopaka. Just like old times…”

While Jake loves paying homage to the past, he also is excited about trying new things. During the pandemic, Jake went for long periods without playing the ‘ukulele or doing anything creative. At the end of 2020, Jake had a conversation with longtime friend and videographer, Tracey Niimi, and abstract visual artist, Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides. This virtual meeting would eventually take him on a journey through Hawai`i Island as part of a commissioned work to help create an art installation at the Hilo International Airport. Kristie and Tracey wanted to explore nature for inspiration and had the idea to collaborate with Jake to compose a song to inspire the visual piece. The three of them toured tropical locations on Hawai`i island, documenting the trip with amazing video footage that would serve as the basis for the five-panel installation. This project, now known as Abstract Collab, really opened Jake’s mind on ways to push the boundaries on collaborative creativity and will culminate in a music video combining the different mediums in one vision. “Eyes Of The I`iwi” is the song that came out of this unique experience.

The title track of the album, “Grateful,” is an original song by Justin Kawika Young. The two friends toured together on the mainland and the simple message from the chorus struck a chord with Jake each night as they performed it.www.jakeshimabukuro.com

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Cindy Blackman Santana is a virtuoso drummer whose artistry spans the realms of jazz and rock. As a bandleader and as a musician, Cindy is a sound innovator with a passion for pushing creative boundaries and exploring movement and change. She is as known for the nuances and colors she brings to her beats and fills as she is for the sheer power of her soulful playing. “Some drummers act, some react. Some keep time, others create it. Cindy Blackman Santana is among the few who can,” writes Mike Zwerin for the International Herald Tribune.

Cindy has been creating magnificent musical time and space since the beginning of her career as a busking street performer in New York City in the ‘80s through the present day, touring the globe and making albums at the top of her game – including her latest, the critically acclaimed Another Lifetime (2010). In addition to collaborating onstage and in-studio with her own group – also know as Another Lifetime – she has toured and recorded with artists including Pharoah Sanders, Cassandra Wilson, Bill Laswell, Joss Stone, Joe Henderson, Buckethead, Don Pullen, Hugh Masakela, and Angela Bofill. From 1993 to 2007, she was also the drummer in Lenny Kravitz’s band, through multiple world tours and hit albums.

Most recently, Cindy has been sitting in with Santana on the road. “They have a great band vibe. It’s nice to play with people who have grown together, built a sound together, and stayed together,” she says. “When that happens, you can create so many different levels of communications. That’s what they’ve done, and I love interacting with it.” 

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"Among a handful of the most innovative, original and influential artists of our time, Narada Michael Walden’s stature as an authentic musical renaissance man is a matter of record."

Producing Hits for Artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin (including the platinum “Freeway of Love.”), Steve Winwood, Ray Charles, Wynonna Judd, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Lionel Ritchie, Lisa Fischer, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones, Jeff Beck and The Temptations, the EMMY and multi-GRAMMY winner (Producer, Album and Song of The Year) has been at the helm of hit music that spans decades. His music flows freely from pop, rock and soul, to the rarified realms of jazz, fusion and world music. Walden was an integral part of introducing Whitney Houston, (producing 6 of her 7 number one hits to break Michael Jackson’s record) and Mega-star Mariah Carey to millions of fans worldwide, producing and writing their breakthrough hits that first brought these divas to the spotlight. Billboard Magazine honored him as one of the Top Ten Producers of all time.

As impressive a production and songwriting resume as Narada Michael Walden has assembled over the past thirty years and counting, he has earned equal acclaim as a recording and performing artist in his own right. Beginning as a drummer first with the pioneering Mahavishnu Orchestra following Bill Cobham at 21 years old).

Narada also toured with Jeff Beck, Tommy Bolin, and Weather Report. Through eleven acclaimed solo recordings, along the way he has branched into a wide range of sonic arenas. Walden’s music includes groundbreaking soundtrack work on such blockbuster films as The Bodyguard, Free Willy, Beverly Hills Cops II, 9 ½ Weeks and Stuart Little to the EMMY-winning “One Moment In Time,” the theme to the 1988 Olympic Games.

The list goes on, but the artistry of Narada Michael Walden is about more than charts positions and record sales. There is a powerful spiritual component at the heart of everything this richly gifted artist undertakes, an attuned and intuitive approach with a deep appreciation for music’s transforming power. Simply put, the artistry of Narada Michael Walden gets to the heart of matter, about matters of the heart.

It’s a commitment that reaches into the philanthropic arena as well, where Walden consistently lends his time and talent to causes ranging from the Cancer Society to funding music programs in the nation’s schools through his own foundation. For over 7 years running he has served as Music Director for the Rainforest Foundation Concert at Carnegie Hall, the high profile conversancy benefit spearheaded by Sting and Trudie Styler that has featured the likes of Elton John, Billy Joel, Ravi Shankar, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Bruce Springsteen, Lada Gaga, Bruno Mars and, of course, Sting himself.

His “Narada Michael Walden Foundation” delivers its services through a network of non-profit organizations with proven records of success in youth education and community empowerment. The Foundation also endows scholarships for aspiring musicians and enables the stars of tomorrow by offering emerging young artists from around the world access to recording facilities, coaching and production support.

In 2013, Narada established his own Independent Label, Tarpan Records and released 2 new solo projects, Thunder 2013 and Rising Sun. In Addition to his own projects Narada is activley signing and releasing up and coming international artists. New Music coming soon from Tarpan Records

RAPPER / PRODUCER LOGIC RELEASES FOURTH NEW SONG “MISSION CONTROL”

FROM LONG-AWAITED NEW ALBUM ULTRA 85 DUE OUT AUGUST 9 VIA BMG

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LOS ANGELES, CA (July 19, 2024) – Grammy-nominated rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and author Logic today releases his fourth new track “Mission Control” feat. Tman The Wizard from his long-awaited full-length album entitled, Ultra 85 via BMG. 

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Scheduled for release August 9, Ultra 85 is the rapper’s ninth studio album. Logic first announced he was working on this album back in 2017, so it’s a release highly anticipated by his fanbase.

Despite his many acclaimed projects since then, Logic’s fanbase, The Rattpack, have not been able to let go of the coveted album they were once promised. Since initially shelving the album himself, Logic’s various songs, artwork, and merchandise have all left clues and easter eggs leading fans to write their own lore and theories surrounding the highly sought-after opus. Year after year fans have patiently awaited the day when Ultra 85 would see the light of day, well, the waiting is finally over. 

Ultra 85 is the sequel to Logic’s cult classic, groundbreaking sophomore album The Incredible True Story. Logic made a statement with this release and put the world of Hip-Hop on notice… the nerds are here and not going anywhere. All of a sudden an enormous demographic of people, many of which never felt cool enough to fit in with modern Hip-Hop culture, had a home within the genre. With The Incredible True Story, Logic led the charge of that movement. 

“After nine years we’re almost here! Can’t wait to give my fans the biggest album of my career.” - Logic

In addition to being a platinum selling rapper, Logic is also an acclaimed novelist. While inspiring many young people to pick up a book for the first time, his first novel, Supermarket, became a #1 New York Times Bestseller and quickly became a cult classic. In 2021, Logic followed up with the release of his memoir, This Bright Future, a gripping account of his childhood trauma and the path he found out of that world. Now Logic returns to fiction with a gripping and propulsive new sci-fi novel, Ultra 85 (Simon and Schuster) out this fall. With Ultra 85 the novel, fans will get to dive deep into the universe that the album Ultra 85 sets up. More info on the book can be found HERE. 

ULTRA 85 Tracklisting 

Paul Rodriguez

Mission Control (feat. T Man the Wizard)*

Deja Vu (feat. DJ Drama)*

Glorious Ultra Panavision (skit)

Fear*

Favela

Gardens III

Ghost in the Machine (feat. Robert Ivory, ADÉ)

Innerstellar (feat. Lucy Rose)

In Retrospect

44ever*

LOVE ME

Planet Death (skit)

Teleport

Chess (skit)

ANTIDOTE (feat. Zelooperz)

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

Peace Love & Positivity

City In the Stars (feat. Robert Ivory)

Thank You For Believing In Me

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Ultra 85 will be released in a number of 180 gram colored double vinyl variant options including: Standard (sky blue marble), D2C (navy & white), Spotify Exclusive (dusty coral marble), and Indie Exclusive (ghostly marble) offerings.

About Logic

Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, known to the world by Logic, emerged as a trailblazing rapper and lyricist, leaving an indelible mark on the music world. Born on January 22, 1990, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, he grew up in deep poverty and surrounded by violence that would later shape his musical journey.

He burst onto the scene with his first mixtapes, showcasing his lyrical prowess and tenacity. Logic's music resonated with listeners, not only for his technical skills but for his willingness to confront personal struggles, mental health battles, and societal issues within his lyrics.

One of his defining moments came with his debut studio album, "Under Pressure," in 2014. The album was a heartfelt reflection on his life, delving into themes of family, identity, and the pressure to succeed. It garnered critical acclaim and solidified Logic's position as a rapper capable of conveying deep emotions and experiences through his art.

Logic's influence expanded beyond his music. He became an ambassador for mental health awareness, using his own journey to inspire and uplift others. His hit single "1-800-273-8255" showcased his commitment to addressing mental health issues openly, touching the lives of many struggling individuals and reinforcing the importance of seeking help. 

US Congress wrote a thank you letter to Logic after a medical research group found that 1-800-273-8255 was associated with a call volume increase of 6.9% to Lifeline during the 34-day period when public attention to the song was substantial. Over the same period there was some evidence of a reduction in suicides amounting to 245 fewer suicides, a decrease of 5.5%, the study showed.

In 2024, Logic launched his own podcast Logically Speaking, a series of unfiltered conversations with the people who inspire him. It’s fun and lighthearted, yet also honest and sincere as it gets into the nitty gritty of life. From spirituality and addictions to love, loss and everything in between, join Logic as he dives deep into the stories behind his guests. Find new episodes of the show HERE, and watch via Logic’s YouTube channel HERE. 

Logic continues to push boundaries not only within music, but also filmmaking, literature, and gaming. In all of Logic’s creative endeavors his mission remains the same: inspire people to be themselves and do what they love.

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SONGBLAZERS - A JOURNEY INTO COUNTRY MUSIC OUT NOW

SHOW SOUNDTRACK INCLUDES COUNTRY CLASSICS SPANNING THE DECADES

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New York, NY (July 19, 2024) - For the first time, Cirque du Soleil is dedicating a show to country music and its rich storytelling. The unique production, which kicked off in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this month features a curated catalog of songs released today as an album entitled, Songblazers via BMG in collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville. 

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Recorded at Sound Emporium Studios and helmed by Nashville native and acclaimed 2x GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter and producer Daniel Tashian (Burt Bacharach, Kacey Musgraves), Songblazers couldn’t have been made anywhere but the Music City. The album features the cast of the show along with a host of country music’s finest players. From early 20th Century country spirituals to “Achy Breaky Heart”, by way of “New Muleskinner Blues” and “Copperhead Road,” Songblazers is a true journey into country music.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – SONGBLAZERS Tracklisting 

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

Blue Moon of Kentucky (feat. Sam Bush and Dan Tyminski)

Where Shall I Be

Cattle Call

Copperhead Road

Cattle Call (Reprise)

Workin' Man Blues

Traveller

Cowboy Take Me Away

New Muleskinner Blues

Achy Breaky Heart (feat. Rob Ickes)

Orange Blossom Special / The Devil Went Down to Georgia (feat. Tommy Emmanuel)

Down to the River to Pray

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (Reprise)

Carnival Heart 

Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Reprise)

From the dusty trails of classic ballads to the vibrant energy of modern hits, this electrifying production, directed and written by Amy Tinkham, captures the essence of country music’s enduring legacy, leaving hearts singing and spirits soaring.

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TIGRAN HAMASYAN RETURNS TO RELEASE A FOURTH SINGLE 

“ONLY THE ONE WHO BROUGHT THE BIRD CAN MAKE IT SING”

FROM HIS EAGERLY-AWAITED FORTHCOMING ALBUM 

THE BIRD OF A THOUSAND VOICES

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New York, NY (July 12, 2024) - Today, renowned composer and jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan returns with “Only The One Who Brought The Bird Can Make It Sing”, the fourth single from his eagerly-awaited forthcoming album, The Bird Of A Thousand Voices (naïve Records). 

With its driving rhythm, haunting keyboards and the mystical vocals of Areni Agbabian, this new track once again shows the extent of Tigran’s talent. In addition to Tigran (composition, piano & keyboard) and Agbabian (vocals), this latest track features Marc Karapetian (bass) and Nate Wood (drums). 

Tigran states, “Areni Agbabian with whom I started to work in 2008 for the Red Hail album, and have made a few records since then is featured on seven tracks. Areni’s voice and her musicality comes from the depths of the centuries, when she sings I can hear how the voice of the distant past musical traditions reconnects with the present. At this point we understand each other so well that when she sings my music I rarely have to say anything to her. She really melts with the music and like a goddess transforms it to another dimension.”

“Nate Wood is like my musical brother. I feel like some mysterious force has connected us because things are and I have realized this connection is special since the 1st time I played my music with Nate back in 2008 when we were getting ready to record the Red Hail album,” says Tigran. “It has been eleven years since I have released an album with Nate (even though we have been playing and keeping in touch on a regular basis). However, I have been writing specific compositions for Nate to play and have been waiting eagerly to do a big project with him. He is an absolute key component of this album and also we mixed most of the album together.” 

Tigran continues, “There are only a handful of musicians in the world that I cherish deeply and Nate is one of them. All the tracks that feature Nate came together in a relatively short period of time during and after I was working on my 2020 release, The Call Within. At some point I realized that there are about 10-12 heavy/ epic tunes that were ready to be recorded so I contacted Nate and sent him the music and basically a month later we were at his father Steve Wood’s studio in California recording these tracks.”                                                

Listen To “Only The One Who Brought The Bird Can Make It Sing” HERE 

The original story, The Bird Of A Thousand Voices (Hazaran Blbul), was written from oral tradition in the early 20th century by Gayane Grigor Gaboyan. The Bird of a Thousand Voices, is rediscovering this story in a transmedia project, consisting of an innovative live-staged play, two ambitious cinematic fiction music videos, a documentary music video and an online game. The online game matching the theme of the album was just launched this week and can be played by visiting the website HERE.

Watch the film "Areg And Manushak" directed by Ruben Van Leer HERE

"Historically these folk tales with epic proportions have been told in the times of turmoil and change," says Hamasyan. "Firstly, what I look in music is the sense of eternity. There is always some piece of music or film that has this sense of eternity/timelessness in it, something unexplainably beautiful to the point of being divinely mysterious that you never get tired of as life goes on. And it sort of becomes almost like means to connect you with some kind of an inner experience. When I first read this ancient tale, which was handed down to us mainly through oral tradition where these great storytellers would gather people around the fire and tell the big mythic/universal stories, I really felt the story resonating with the world where I live now and I again felt this sense of eternity and timelessness in it."

The ambition and audacity of this conceptual project need no further demonstration, the full album The Bird Of A Thousand Voices is scheduled for release August 30.

The Bird Of A Thousand Voices album tracklisting:

The Kingdom*

The Curse*

The Bird Of A Thousand Voices

Areg's Calling

The Path Of No Return

The Quest Begins

Areg And Manushak*

The Saviour Is Condemned

Guidance

Flaming Horse And The Thunderbolt Sword

Red, White And Black Worlds

Bells Of Memory

Only The One Who Brought The Bird Can Make It Sing*

Prophecy Of A Sacrifice

The Demon Of Anatak

Temptations

Forty Days In The Realm Of Bottomless Eye

He Refuses To Be Immortal

The Return

Betrayed By Brothers

The Well Of Death And Resurrection

Sing Me A Song When You Will Be At The Place Where All Is Bliss

The Eternal Birds Sings And The Garden Blooms Again

Postlude

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*Currently available for streaming/download

More About Tigran Hamasyan and The Bird Of A Thousand Voices

Tigran Hamasyan combines improvisation with the rich traditional music of his native Armenia. Ten years ago, Tigran and award-winning filmmaker Ruben Van Leer met during a collaboration at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, creating “Shadow Theater”, a visual musical experience (see ARTE broadcast). They went on to create several music videos together (see Cave of Rebirth & Fides Tua). Last year, Tigran composed his greatest work, inspired by a traditional Armenian tale of the same name: The Bird of a Thousand Voices, is rediscovering this story in a transmedia project, consisting of an innovative live-staged play, two ambitious cinematic fiction music videos, a documentary music video and an online game.

The original story of the firebird has been orally transmitted over the centuries and cultures. The folk tale requires a multi-layered, transdisciplinary approach to provide an artistic context for this fascinating story. The mystical bird of a thousand voices is a beautiful metaphor of our times: a world in search of connection and harmony, faced with ecological, psychological and spiritual crises.

Armenian culture, geopolitically situated between globalized powers such as Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan, has been under pressure for centuries. Most recently, in September 2023, Azerbaijan took over Armenian territory. Right after, almost the entire population was expelled from the mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh as part of an "ethnic cleansing", in the words of the European Parliament. Azerbaijan is now expressly ordering the burning of ancient historical manuscripts in Armenian monasteries.

Any form of recognition and new means of transmitting this beautiful music of the ancient traditions of the Caucasus is therefore important and sets the tone for world curiosity and diversity. The Bird Of A Thousand Voices is part of this context.



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Neil Young, The Rides (featuring Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Barry Goldberg), Jakob Dylan, The War On Drugs, Nikka Costa, Chris Stills and emcee Jack Black, plus many special guests, returned to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 21 at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre for the 4th Light Up The Blues Concert—An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. Hosted once again by Kristen and Stephen Stills, the event featured performances by three artists with autism: Nikki Nik, Soulshocka, and Kyle Cousins. This year’s sponsors included Toyota, Guess Foundation, and Roland.

The May 21 event spotlighted Light It Up Blue, Autism Speaks’ annual global awareness and fundraising campaign, which is celebrated by the international autism community on April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day, and throughout Autism Awareness Month in April. Each year, Light Up The Blues celebrates the many gifts of individuals with autism, while supporting Autism Speaks in their mission to raise awareness and support their successful advocacy on behalf of all those who navigate through the journey of Autism. Proceeds from the Light Up The Blues Concert will go towards Autism Speaks’ research and advocacy efforts for families and individuals impacted by the disorder. 

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With storytelling at the centre of her music and vocally talented in multiple genres, newcomer singer/songwriter Miist has captured the attention of some of the biggest names in the Music Industry. The prolific Miist has written over 60 songs in the last 22 months and her current single Move Your Body Slowly is the #1 Indie on the USA Billboard AC charts & #26 Billboard AC overall.

As a 2024 voting member of the Grammy Academy, after only a year into her career, this 35-year-old mother and wife has already been called a musical "light and inspiration to the world" with "beautiful writing" and "hot vocals" by Narada Michael Walden -Multi Grammy / Billboard Top 10 All-Time Producer.

Miist's journey was not the typical one. She just discovered she could write at the age of 34. Now with millions of views and streams under her belt she is spending 2024 launching her debut album, 'The Songs From The Living Room' and spreading her message of positivity and hope along with her foot thumping rhythms and heart touching messages.

Miist closed out 2023 with a last-minute drop of a new single on December 29, 'Remember Me Again' which quickly climbed to #7 on the Pop charts. Her stunning dance song, 'Move Your Body Slowly' released March 1, 2024 is currently the #1 Billboard AC Indie song and has charted #3 in the USA, #4 in the UK and #5 in Canada.

New Age Superstar David Arkenstone's Epic New Album Quest for the Runestone

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 1, 2024) – Multi-GRAMMY® Award nominee David Arkenstone takes listeners on an unforgettable journey with the release of his latest album, Quest for the Runestone, out today. Inspired by Arkenstone’s deep love and connection to Celtic, Nordic, and cinematic music traditions, Quest for the Runestone is a bold and brilliant experience reminiscent of the New Age visionary’s previous “concept” albums.

“Earlier in my career, I was very pleased to see how the concept albums I recorded were met with great enjoyment from my fans,” Arkenstone says. “I sort of miss that time, now that most music consumption has become mainly ‘track based,’ meaning people commonly listen to curated playlists of songs from various artists. That is a great way to discover new music, of course, but I wanted to create something that would be a rich and engaging experience from start to finish.”

Composed, produced, and performed by Arkenstone, Quest for the Runestone features David on guitar, cittern, saz, flute, whistle, melodica, drums and percussion, handpan, bass, vocals and keyboards.

As he was in the initial stages of conceptualizing the album, Arkenstone asked his son Dashiell to write a story, which kicked off a flurry of creativity. “What Dash delivered to me was so full of powerful imagery that I became very excited and started composing furiously and immediately,” Arkenstone recalls. “Quite soon, I had an album’s worth of music ready to be recorded. I then called on some fabulous musicians, and their artistry elevated the music to another level.”

Among the musicians featured on the album is Eric Rigler, described as “the most recorded bagpiper of all time,” whose playing has been a hallmark of numerous movie soundtracks including Braveheart and Titanic. Rigler is featured on Uilleann pipes and provides stirring, emotional waves of Celtic sound throughout. Another key player is Luanne Homzy, a veteran of many Arkenstone recordings, whose passionate violin and haunting Hardanger fiddle from Scandinavia dazzles the senses.

“I’m very pleased with the result,” Arkenstone says, “and I think it’s some of the best work of my career.”

Quest for the Runestone’s gorgeous CD is packaged in a special box with several “surprise” elements and keepsake items, along with an original story in a 48-page booklet. Filled with powerful imagery, the Runestone tale and music combine to transport listeners during such otherworldly tracks as “Prophecy,” “Ancient Magic Awakens,” and “Secrets of the Runestone.” Says Arkenstone of the complete package, “I wanted to do something meaningful for my legions of fans and followers.”

About David Arkenstone:

Since the release of his first album Valley in the Clouds in 1987, David Arkenstone has become one of the most engaging and prolific instrumentalists of our time. David has received GRAMMY®  nominations for his albums Pangaea, Fairy Dreams, Atlantis, Citizen of the World, and In the Wake of the Wind. With over 1.1 billion streams worldwide, 70+ albums, film and TV scores, gaming scores for World of Warcraft, and NBC Sports themes such as The Kentucky Derby, The British Open, and Premier League soccer, David Arkenstone's music has become the soundtrack to millions of listeners’ lives across the globe.

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“It is an artist’s duty to reflect the times in which we live.” Gingger Shankar points to this famous quote by the legendary singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone as being both an inspiration and a perfect summation of her own personal mission statement. “As an artist, I’m constantly inspired by what’s going on around me, socially and politically, and I try to jump in any way I can,” Shankar says. “And hopefully, in my own way, I can help be a part of change.”

Shankar is affecting change in a myriad of ways, and it’s safe to say that we haven’t seen a multi-talent of her caliber in some time. Singer, songwriter, virtuoso violinist, film composer, documentary producer, CEO and social activist – whatever hat she’s wearing, her goal never waivers: to tackle any challenge head-on and prevail.

“It’s amazing that we still live in a time when women are told they can’t do certain things,” she says. “So when a young girl comes up to me and says, ‘I want to do what you’re doing,’ that means I’ve made a difference. Or when I premiered the film I co-produced, Akicita: The Battle of Standing Rock, at Sundance, and I saw people crying and I realized that the film was going to stand the test of time, it’s another moment when you say, ‘OK, I’m using what talent I have and I’m giving back. To me, that’s what it’s all about.”

As the only female in the world who has mastered the double violin (a 10­-string instrument that covers the entire range of the orchestra’s double bass, cello, viola and violin), Shankar already inhabits her own niche in the musical world. One might assume that she came by her talents naturally – born in Los Angeles, she grew up in India amid a family of musicians: her father, Dr. L. Subramaniam, was a touring violinist; her mother and grandmother, Viji Subramaniam and Lakshmi Shankar, both classical singers; and her great uncle, Ravi Shankar, was the internationally acclaimed sitar star – but she went kicking and screaming to music and dance boarding school.

“I rebelled at first,” she recalls, “It wasn’t until my mother passed away that I thought, ‘I need to do this.’ She never really got to be the artist she wanted to be – women were held back in India – so I picked up the cause and moved forward.” 

Her family bounced back and forth between India and L.A., but when she was in junior high, Shankar moved with her family to Los Angeles permanently. It was during her formative teenage years that she began to analyze and reconcile the sometimes conflicting social and cultural influences she was experiencing. “I felt as if I didn’t quite fit in anywhere,” she remembers. “In some ways, I wasn’t Indian enough, but I also wasn’t quite American enough.” By the time she struck out on her own as a musician in her early 20s, Shankar decided to follow her own path. She started singing opera, debuting with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and performing in venues such as

Carnegie Hall; she accepted an invitation from Billy Corgan to play violin on a Smashing Pumpkins tour; she worked with artists as diverse as Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel, Trent Reznor, Steve Vai and Katy Perry. “This is what happens when you stop trying to limit yourself,” she notes. “You realize that there are no limits.” 

By her own accounts, Shankar got into film composing “by accident” – her music was used as a temp piece in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, which led to Gibson and film composer John Debney calling upon her services for additional work. “It was daunting at first,” she says, “but it was an incredible experience, and it stretched the boundaries of what I thought I could do.” Shankar’s music in the picture so impressed the folks at the Sundance Composers Lab that they invited her to the workshop. Soon, she was collaborating with James Newton Howard on the score for Charlie Wilson’s War, and more films followed – Maryam Keshavarz’s Circumstance, Sean Hackett’s Homecoming and Amit Kumar’s Monsoon Shootout, among others.

A longtime advocate for girls’ education, Shankar leaped at the opportunity to score the CNN film We Will Rise: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World, in which the First Lady, Meryl Streep, Freida Pinto and CNN's Isha Sesay journeyed to Morocco and Liberia to meet young women overcoming incredible obstacles to change their lives. “What an extraordinary experience,” Shankar enthuses. “It premiered at the White House, and they brought in girls from around the world to tell their stories. At that moment, I thought, ‘Art and activism can truly meet. You can mix all of these things together beautifully and really make people pay attention.”

One day Shankar was going through some scrapbooks her grandmother had given her before her passing, and she was realized that there was a story that had to be told – “how my grandmother and mother contributed to the explosion of Indian music in the world.” It became her passion project and grew into the documentary short and multimedia project Nari. In Sanskrit, “nari” means both “woman” and “sacrifice” – two themes that were evinced powerfully and emotionally as Shankar, serving as producer and director, explored how her mother and grandmother fought to overcome numerous challenges artistically and personally in their homeland as they helped to establish Indian music in the West.

Screenings of Nari were so successful that Shankar is now working on a full-length version of the picture. “It’s a big story, and it’s an important one,” she says. “I guess you could say I’m mixing art and activism in a deeply personal way. But the fact is, I owe so much to my mother and grandmother. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for those two women.”

More films are on the way from Shankar, who recently formed Firestarter Films with director Cody Lucich with an eye toward creating works focused on social justice, indigenous rights and activism across multiple artistic platforms. Their first production, Akicita: The Battle of Standing Rock, which chronicled the Native American occupation at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North and South Dakota in 2016-17, galvanized audiences at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Shankar, who threw herself into an all-hands-on-deck roll during the filming (everything from handing out supplies to working a camera), hails the picture as “the only true account of Standing Rock, because it was told from an inside perspective, through the eyes of a Native American.”

While she’s making her own films, Shankar continues to work as film composer (she’s currently scoring Vulture Club, directed by Maryam Keshavarz and starring Susan Sarandon), and she’s using her clout to open doors for other multimedia musicians. Little Girl and the Robot is a full-service, artist-driven production company she founded that specializes in music production, supervision, sound design/FX, and post audio production. “We’ve got a great group of indie composers that banded together to make music for commercials and TV, as well as other vehicles,” she explains. “We’re looking forward to growing and taking on as many projects as we can.” 

Creating music in a studio is one avenue of expression, but Shankar also revels in the sensation she gets from live performances. For the past few years she’s led her own band, Beautiful Imperfection, that features multi-instrumentalist Vivek Maddala and drummer Carlo Ribaux. “We play clubs and have the best time,” she says. “That’s still my favorite thing to do, getting in front of people and playing music.” Maddala and Ribaux join Shankar on the forthcoming soundtrack album of Nari (her debut for Concord Records), which she describes as “a little jazzy and electronic, with some Indian samples.” At the same time, she’s completing a more pop-oriented project with noted songwriters Linda Perry (Christina Aguilera, Pink), Devin Parker and Dan Crean, among others. 

She returns to the Nina Simone quote that fuels her spirit – “It is an artist’s duty to reflect the times in which we live.” It’s a message she plans to take to young women however she can. “I’ve done TED Talks and some speaking engagements, and I definitely want to do more,” she says. “Girls’ education and empowerment are so important to me. We’ve taken important baby steps recently, but there’s been some very troubling steps backward, too. Some of the problems that I’ve seen in India actually exist in the States – these are worldwide issues. I want to let girls know that my circumstances growing up weren’t ideal. I’ve had people tell me I couldn’t do things. But I went forward and did everything that scared the crap out of me. I’m a testament to the idea that, when people tell you ‘no,’ you’re the only person who can say ‘yes.’ And then other people will. You just have to be yourself, and you’re the only one who can do it.”

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Legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist Stephen Stills is the only artist ever to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two times in one night—in 1997, for Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, and Nash (CSN). One of rock music's most enduring figures, Stills is also a member of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, a BMI Music Icon (with CSN), and has a career now spanning six decades, multiple solo works, and four hugely influential groups—Manassas and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young (CSNY), in addition to the Buffalo Sprinfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Most recently, Stills toured solo and with The Rides, his blues-rock trio with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg behind their debut album, Can’t Get Enough. In 2013, he released a four-CD anthology called Carry On, produced by Graham Nash and Joel Bernstein, capturing the remarkable scope of his career.  This year, he is on tour, solo and with Crosby, Stills & Nash.

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A soulful, heartfelt singer with a passion for beautiful melody, Jennifer Saran creates moving, thought-provoking music which draws from her unique and powerful experiences.

Featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Carlos Santana and Narada Michael Walden, Jennifer Saran’s current single ‘Wake Up‘ is a thought-provoking, heartfelt appeal to the world to recognise and address inequality and impoverishment, a cause incredibly personal and important to all the legendary artists involved.

Recorded and produced at Tarpan Studios by number 1 hit producer Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin), the proceeds from this incredible track will be donated to the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation.

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