Raheem DeVaughn, Sergio Mendes, Lalah Hathaway & Get Well Guru

March 4th, 2010

Sergio Mendes’ sensational new album Bom Tempo is a festive celebration of life interweaving elements of pop, jazz and world music into a vibrant tapestry that could only be realized by the legendary Brazilian artist.

To celebrate the release, Concord Records & Fusicology are calling all friends, fans, enthusiasts, and artists, to produce and direct a video set to music from the album with chance to win a $500 Amazon.com gift package! more…

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Raheem DeVaughn “The Love and War Masterpeace” out now, with his 1st single “Bulletproof” featuring Ludacris rises on the charts Press Release, Music, Links & Video

Song writers: Lalah Hathaway is looking for a song from YOU submit by 3/20

We all wish Guru a speedy recovery

The Third Evolution, Julius Erving: Whirl Dervish Whirl

Hoops for St. Jude Week through March 7th

VIDEO: Raheem DeVaughn: Bulletproof (Featuring Ludacris)

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DIGIWAXX – DJ Spotlight: DJ Terry Urban

New Deep Soul Sessions Podcast: Still Deep

Bembe Segue vs David Sancious

Jazmine Sullivan Feat. Señor Kaos & Coultrain “Jumpoff Remix” (Produced by Waajeed)

Teedra Moses: “Royal Patience” Compilation A Love Journey

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Betty Davis, Miles Davis, Black History Month, Tanya Morgan Video

February 25th, 2010

February is Black History Month  | Fusicology salutes fabulous, fearless black women in music all month. Our Editorial Team would especially like to give kudos to Bold Soul Sister, Ms. Betty Davis; the woman behind Miles Davis and the Jazz Fusion movement, still influencing Black Women who Rock (and Funk) 30 years later – Full Story

FELA: The “Chop ‘N Quench” batch, containing 9 albums total, represents the earliest period of the Nigerian legend’s Afrobeat oeuvre, from 1969-1974 via the Fela Store

Erykah Badu new single: “Window Seat,” from her upcoming album NEW AMERYKAH PART TWO: RETURN OF THE ANKH (Universal/Motown) | Listen & Download

VIDEO: Tanya Morgan live @ SOBs (2/22/10)

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DIGIWAXX RADIO 8: DJ RON G

Jazmine Sullivan Feat. Señor Kaos & Coultrain “Jumpoff Remix” (Produced by Waajeed)

Teedra Moses: “Royal Patience” Compilation A Love Journey

Bagpak Music’s DJ Zhill gives up a great mix of funk-fueled rhythms (Time Out NYC) Download Mix

“Over You” off of Breathing by Yolanda Johnson. www.yolandadiary.com

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Tina Turner, Fela “Chop ‘N Quench”, Erykah Badu, Keke Wyatt

February 17th, 2010

February is Black History Month  | Fusicology salutes fabulous, fearless black women in music all month.  Among many other notables you’ll find highlighted on Fusicology.com, our Editorial Team would especially like to give kudos to The Queen of Rock n Roll, Ms. Tina Turner, the highest concert ticket-selling solo artist to date and still rocking at 70 – Full Story

FELA: The “Chop ‘N Quench” batch, containing 9 albums total, represents the earliest period of the Nigerian legend’s Afrobeat oeuvre, from 1969-1974. All are re-mastered and re-released in uniquedigi-packs with the original artwork: Fela Store

Oveous Mazimus presents: Bleeding Rain ALL PROCEEDS from this song will be sent to YELE to assist the people of Haiti | Haiti Relief Benefits

Erykah Badu new single: “Window Seat,” from her upcoming album NEW AMERYKAH PART TWO: RETURN OF THE ANKH (Universal/Motown) | Listen & Download

VIDEO: Talib Kweli talks Lauren Hill and J Dilla

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New Flying Lotus Track – “Quakes” (MP3)

“Over You” off of Breathing by Yolanda Johnson. www.yolandadiary.com

DJ CENTER Amazon | iTunes FREE DOWNLOAD of “In a Song”

COMING 2/23:

Keke Wyatt: Who Knew?

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Black History Month: J Dilla, Mardi Gras, All Star Weekend

February 11th, 2010

Tonight Thurs 2/11 on PBS: A Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement featuring Yolanda Adams, Natalie Cole, Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Smokey Robinson, Seal, the Blind Boys of Alabama & more

February is Black History Month  | Fusicology salutes fabulous, fearless black women in music all month.  Among many other notables you’ll find highlighted on Fusicology.com, our Editorial Team would especially like to give kudos to Mrs. Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey; mother and co-manager of the late, great James “J Dilla” Yancey, co-founder of the non-profit J Dilla Foundation, and all around superwoman – Full Story | J Dilla by Stussy – limited edition tee
Mardi Gras Events

NBA All Star Event Listings

Haiti Relief Benefits

Oveous Mazimus presents: Bleeding Rain ALL PROCEEDS from this song will be sent to YELE to assist the people of Haiti.

PHOTOS: Donuts Are Forever 4 (NYC)

DIGIWAXX DJ Spotlight: DJ Jamad

VIDEO: Hard Knock TV Exclusive: Common remembers J Dilla, calls him greatest producer ever

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New Flying Lotus Track – “Quakes” (MP3)

“Over You” off of Breathing by Yolanda Johnson. www.yolandadiary.com

DJ CENTER releases his debut album, “Everything in Time” featuring Oddisee, Zaki Ibrahim, Gretchen Parlato, Middle Child, Renee Neufville (of Zhané) and a remix from Waajeed of PPP Amazon | iTunes FREE DOWNLOAD of “In a Song”

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Look, Let’s Make Love (And See If You Like It) by Sidney Thomas

No Hassle – Rosa by Tosca

Large Music Amazon Sampler

Too Much of Everything by Corneille

The Amazon Groove With Jay J, Julius Papp, Todd Terry & more

$5 AMAZON Album Specials

Blakroc

SoL-Angel And The Hadley Street Dreams

Teddy Pendergrass : Life Is A Song Worth Singing

Babyface: Love Songs

45 Live – Peanut Butter Wolf

Ryan Leslie – Transition

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The Sea by Corinne Bailey Rae

Blackmagic – José James

Madlib – Medicine Show 1

Ziggy Marley Presents: Dancehall Originators, Vol.1

Traveling Man by Oddisee

Best Of Disco House 2009 – Including Free Tracks & Classics

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Black History Month, Syvia Rhone, J DIlla, Bob Marley, Yolanda Johnson, DJ Center

February 4th, 2010

February is Black History Month | Among many other notables you’ll find highlighted on Fusicology.com, our Editorial Team would especially like to give kudos to Ms. Sylvia Rhone, CEO at Motown/Universal Records, 1st African-American Woman to chair a major record label, and all around superwoman – Full Story

Bob Marley Tribute Events on Fusicology.com

Valentine Event Features

Haiti Relief Benefits

J Dilla Tributes

Fusicology Grammy Event Photo Features

FREE DOWNLOAD: “Over You” is a special track to the album Breathing by Yolanda Johnson. Produced by Seif, whom Yolanda found on MySpace.com, the song includes a familiar sample from “Family Reunion” by The O’Jays courtesy of the famed writing duo Gamble & Huff. We appreciate your feedback and hope that this track will encourage you to check out the rest of the album at www.yolandadiary.com

On 02.09 DJ Center releases his debut album, “Everything in Time”. Lovers of Hip Hop, Jazz and Soul music take heed to the album’s incredible cast featuring Oddisee, Zaki Ibrahim, Gretchen Parlato, Middle Child and Renee Neufville (of Zhané). The record includes a smoky cover of Chaka Khan’s anthem, “You Got the Love” and a remix from Waajeed of PPP. Available now on Amazon.com and iTunes next week. FREE DOWNLOAD of “In a Song”

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Rising Sun – Mamaya by The Souljazz Orchestra

Look, Let’s Make Love (And See If You Like It) by Sidney Thomas
[From the Album The Real Sound Of Chicago]

No Hassle – Rosa by Tosca

Album: Strut World Music Sampler

Album: Mulatu by Mulatu Astatke

The Amazon Groove With Jay J, Julius Papp, Todd Terry & more

AMAZON MP3 Single Specials

New Sade Single “Solder Of Love” only $1.29

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Mos Def – The Ecstatic

From South Africa To South Carolina – Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson

45 Live – Peanut Butter Wolf

Ryan Leslie – Transition

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The Sea by Corinne Bailey Rae only $7.99

Blackmagic – José James

Madlib – Medicine Show 1

Ziggy Marley Presents: Dancehall Originators, Vol. 1

Traveling Man by Oddisee

Best Of Disco House 2009 – Including Free Tracks & Classics

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Chuck D Haiti Relief Album, Music2Life Songwriting Contest & J Dilla Foundation relaunch

January 28th, 2010

DIGIWAXX PODCAST: Podcast: DJ Mad Sol Presents: Blood Of Haiti

Music for change wanted! The Music2Life Songwriting Contest to recognize great songs with political and social messages. Top winners will play onstage at 2010 Kerrville Folk Festival, win $$$ for their chosen charities, plus other items. ALL GENRES INCLUDED: Hip Hop, Rap, Neo Soul, Indie Rock and more – Deadline TODAY Feb. 1, 2010 www.music2life.org

Chuck D and his SLAMjamz label of Artists create HAITI Relief Album. To show and step up as both a symbol of how quickly a label works in this digital century as well as contributing the gift of music to help those in need. Available now on iTunes | More @ PublicEnemy.com | Haiti Relief Benefit Events Listings

DETROIT: Ma Dukes Re-Launches J Dilla Foundation: After a long 3-year battle with the Dilla Estate law firm, on January 25th, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey announced the re-establishment of her non-profit organization. Full Story | Benefit Parties in Your City | Official J Dilla Foundation Website

GRAMMY 2010 Countdown to Sunday – FRI 1.29: Kiss N Grind + Bad Habits Afterparty w/DJ ?uestlove

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DJ J-Live “Do The Knowledge Mixtape”: Vol. 1 (THE LATE PASS)

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The Amazon Groove With Jay J, Julius Papp, Todd Terry & more

Free Music from Palm Pictures

Album: Strut World Music Sampler

Album: Mulatu by Mulatu Astatke

Single: “Flight 801″ by Pal Joey

AMAZON MP3 Single Specials

New Sade Single “Solder Of Love” only $1.29

Thievery Corporation Album: “Radio Retaliation ” only $1.99

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Daptone Gold

An Evening With Barry White

Dwele: Subject

Fabric46: Claude Von Stroke

Fabric37: Steve Bug

Fabric39: Robert Hood

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The Sea by Corinne Bailey Rae only $7.99

The Colossus by RJD2

Traveling Man by Oddisee

Best Of Disco House 2009 – Including Free Tracks & Classics

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Music2Life Songwriting Contest, Haiti Relief Benefit Events, R.I.P Dewey Tucker & Countdown to Grammys

January 21st, 2010

Music for change wanted! The Music2Life Songwriting Contest to recognize great songs with political and social messages. Top winners will play onstage at 2010 Kerrville Folk Festival, win $$$ for their chosen charities, plus other items. ALL GENRES INCLUDED: Hip Hop, Rap, Neo Soul, Indie Rock and more – Deadline Feb. 1, 2010 www.music2life.org

Text “Yele” to 501501 to donate $5 or visit Yele.org | Yele Haiti Relief banners | Haiti Relief Benefit Events Listings

GRAMMY 2010 Countdown to Jan 31st: Kiss N Grind on 1/29 with Eric Roberson, The Foreign Exchange, Robert Glasper, Bilal + DJs Questlove, Chad Hugo (Neptunes/N.E.R.D), Vikter Duplaix & Dj Rashida & more

R.I.P | Two of Fusicology’s favorite groups lost one of their valuable members, bassist Dewey Tucker, of the Kev Choice Ensemble and The Coup, this week in a fatal drive-by interstate shooting in Oakland, CA while he was on his way to rehearsal for a show with his bands.  Tucker was only 24 years old and known as a an extraordinarily promising musician, as well as positive community member.  More | Contact zsazsa(at)fusicology.com for memorial & donation info.

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DJ J-Live “Do The Knowledge Mixtape”: Vol. 1 (THE LATE PASS)

DIGIWAXX RADIO 7: DJ G. BROWN

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Compilation: Saavn Celebrates Bollywood

Album: Mulatu by Mulatu Astatke

Single: “Flight 801″ by Pal Joey

Album: Strut World Music Sampler

Free Amazon Groove Sampler

Free Music from Palm Pictures

Free Single: All Over Your Face by Ronnie Dyson from DJ Spinna’s “The Boogie Back” Post Disco Club Jams

$5 AMAZON Specials

Heavy Salsa by Sonora Carruseles

Genius – The Ultimate Ray Charles Collection

Lenny Kravitz – Greatest Hits

Beastie Boys – Solid Gold Hits

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New Sade Single “Solder Of Love” only $1.29

Thievery Corporation Album: “Radio Retaliation ” only $1.99

K’Naan: Troubadour (Exclusive Version)

Strictly Rhythm Est. 1989 – 20 Years Of Classics

Next Stop … Soweto

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HELP HAITI | RIP Teddy Pendergrass | MLK Jr.

January 14th, 2010

YELE HAITI: The devastating 7.0 earthquake that rocked Haiti on 01.12.10 officials fear may leave over 100,000 people dead or severely wounded. Still recovering from the damaging hurricanes of 2008, the unique and struggling Republic of Haiti, as Fusicologists know, is one of the most impactful centers of Soul and Roots music culture.

Text “Yele” to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill), or visit www.yele.org

Get Yele Relief banners for your blog or website. Read the messages from Wyclef Jean and our Atlanta Associate Fusicologist Jodine Dorce who is currently searching for her father and baby sister.

All of us here at Fusicology send out our positive thoughts and heart felt prayers to all the families effected by this devastation. Please help Fusicology in the effort to provide relief in the aftermath of this catastrophe.

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RIP Classic Soul/R&B Legend, Teddy Pendergrass: Dies at age 59 with family present 01.13.10 (1950-2010) – “Life is a Song worth Singing”

MLK DAY is Monday, 01.18.10: Look for featured MLK weekend quality music events celebrating the Dream in your city on Fusicology.com here.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King, Jr.

CES 2010: Recaps: Huffington Post | Fast Company | Tech Crunch | PHOTOS

GRAMMY 2010 Countdown to Jan 31st: KCRW and MojaMoja present the 2nd annual Pre-Grammy Brunch Jan 30 with The Foreign Exchange, Little Dragon, Nneka, Alice Smith, Quetzal Guerrero & more – tickets going fast!

DIGIWAXX MIXTAPE: JAY ELECTRONICA – VICTORY

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Free Amazon Groove Sampler

Free Music from Palm Pictures

Free Single: All Over Your Face by Ronnie Dyson from DJ Spinna’s “The Boogie Back”

$5 AMAZON Specials

Lenny Kravitz – Greatest Hits

Beastie Boys – Solid Gold Hits

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New Sade Single “Solder Of Love” only $1.29

Strictly Rhythm Est. 1989 – 20 Years Of Classics

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Countown to Grammys 2010: Roots Jam Session Logo Contest

January 7th, 2010

GRAMMY 2010 Countdown to Jan 31st: Roots Jam Session: Logo Design Contest – ends today! Just heard about it? Follow us on Follow us on Twitter to stay in the know.

DIGIWAXX MIXTAPE: KRYS IVORY: REFLECTIONS

NEW RELEASES

John Coltrane: Side Steps – 5 Disc Set

Other Roads: Fondo Remixed by Vieux Farka Touré

BBE Records Features:

Keb Darge and Paul Weller – Lost and Found

Real Sound of Chicago – Underground Chicago Disco

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E Reece (Obama’s Favorite MC) Art & Commerce Mixtape

Talib Kweli & Hi Tek Present Reflection Eternal The Re:Union mixed by Statik Selektah

Flying Lotus x Gaslamp Killer: 10 Years Of Flying Lotus Mixtape

DJ 88: Dimepiece Mixtapes

Heavy Synth Ethics Mix by Svein aka Jazzface

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Six Degrees Free Indian Music Sampler

JDub Presents: Wild Peace

Tru Thoughts World Music MP3 Sampler

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DJ KiCKS Re(Mix) by Chromeo

The Bends by Radiohead

Machine Dreams by Little Dragon

The Bridge by Melanie Fiona

Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane

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Free Downloads: Flying Lotus x Gaslamp Killer, E Reece, Nicolay’s Vikter Duplaix Rmx, Kid Capri & DJ 88

December 30th, 2009

New Years Eve Event Listings – over 100 events!

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE: DeepSoulSessions.net & Fusicology.com present the 2009 “Dopest House Tracks of 2009”. Nominate your favorite house track and check back with Fusicology.com to listen to the podcast for the “Dopest House Tracks of 2009” by Nina Morena.

Kev Choice “Daily Dosage Series” Stream or download new tunes every 24 hours through December 31st.

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Flying Lotus x Gaslamp Killer: 10 Years Of Flying Lotus Mixtape

E Reece (Obama’s Favorite MC) Art & Commerce Mixtape

Grammy® Nominated Producer Nicolay, fresh on the heels of his nomination in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category (Foreign Exchange) celebrates the Holidays with Vikter Duplaix with a remix of Duplaix’s new single “Electric Love”

DJ 88: Dimepiece Mixtapes

The Reworks Project, available for FREE download, features classic joints by Sade, Al Green, Stevie Wonder and others re-conceived and re-interpreted by cosmic soul pioneer Erik Rico

R&S Re-Visited Sampler 1

DIGIWAXX RADIO 6: Kid Capri

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