Motown’s 60th Anniversary
The Grammys’ salute the legendary Motown Records’ 60th anniversary has officially released its star-studded performance lineup, featuring Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Boyz II Men, Chloe x Halle, Tori Kelly, John Legend, Ne-Yo and more. The Recording Academy took to Twitter on Wednesday (Feb. 6) to announce the news. The event will take place in Los […]
Jimi Wang: A Pioneer in Chinese Music Journalism | “Asia” Column
Jimi Wang is a renowned music journalist and contributor to the “Asia” column of Pump It Up Magazine based in Los Angeles. He began his journey as a music journalist in the early 1990s by introducing Western music to the Chinese audience through columns in local newspapers and magazines. He later worked for the famous […]
Interview with award winning, multi-nominated singer/songwriter performer
Natalie Jean is an award winning, multi-nominated singer/songwriter performer. She sings many genres, such as Jazz Pop, R&B, Blues and Dance and can also sing in French, Spanish, English, and Creole. Natalie Jean has been nominated over 60 times for her music and has won numerous awards. Most recently, Natalie Jean was the Gold Medal […]
WATCH American Soul | The Upcoming BET Series about Soul Train
Jesse Collins, who produced The New Edition Story, and The Bobby Brown Story recently posted the American Soul trailer which will premiere during Black History Month, February 5th, 8/9c,on BET. The series tells the back story of the hippest trip in American the iconic Soul Train. The series is executive produced by Tony Cornelius, Don’s son. The 10 episode series […]
Black History Month and Oscar season
It’s Black History Month and Oscar season — and a perfect time to celebrate Dorothy DandridgeMany of us are probably familiar with the name “Dorothy Dandridge,” but some of us may not really know how or why we know her name. Throughout Black History Month, we tend to focus on the legacies of very famous […]
List of Important Book Events, Festivals and Conferences for 2019
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival – Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaWebsite: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Dates: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 to Friday, February 1, 2019 The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is a world-class gathering of writers, thinkers, and people contributing to the intellectual vitality of our time — “Coachella for the brain.” SDSU Writers’ Conference – San Diego, California Website: […]
Black History Month – February 2019
Hello Everyone! I can’t believe how time flies! We’re about to exit January and zoom in February and Black History Month! Each February the United States observes Black History Month. This month is intended to honor the history, struggles, and triumphs of black people in America and across the world. Pump It Up Magazine is […]
