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CeCe Peniston, Chubb Rock, Nice & Smooth, more playing free Rise Up NYC concerts this summer

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the return of the Rise Up NYC series, which is presenting eight free hip hop and R&B concerts happening across all five boroughs in July and August.

Prince getting official Memorial Highway in Minnesota by Paisley Park

Yes, the signs for Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway will be purple.

The Revolution @ B.B. King's (pics)

The Revolution hit NYC over the weekend for their first of three shows in the area, celebrating the music of their former boss and bandleader, Prince…

BAM's 2013 R&B Festival free show line-up revealed (Shuggie Otis, Sheila E, Bobby Rush, Mint Condition + more)

The line-up of free lunchtime shows for BAM’s 2013 R&B Festival has been announced. The fest happens Thursdays at noon from June 6 – Aug 8 at MetroTech Commons, located at the corner of Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues…

Jill Scott releasing "The Light of the Sun" (stream it), bringing a 'block party' on tour (dates)

Jill Scott‘s great new album, “The Light of the Sun”, is out June 21st. If you have any doubts, stream the whole thing now at NPR.Scott has come a long way since she was working as The Roots’ hook girl…

Prince played MSG again - Cyndi Lauper joined him, as did Janelle Monae (12/29 setlist)

Like he did on 12/18, Prince played Madison Square Garden on 12/29, but this time with help from Mint Condition, Janelle Monae and special guest Cyndi Lauper (though not Sheila E again despite an announcement by MSG that she would be there)…

Prince MSG & Izod Center show opener & special guest info (Sheila E @ MSG included)

As previously mentioned, Cassandra Wilson announced she would be playing with Prince on 12/15 only, and it was unclear if Janelle Monae would actually be at more than one show…

Janelle Monae paid tribute to Prince & happy to be playing with him (MSG tickets on sale)

Janelle Monae @ Terminal 5 (more by Matthew Eisman)With the dates announced for Prince‘s Welcome 2 America Tour, one of the touring acts, Janelle Monáe, spoke to MTV News about hitting the road with the legendary musician…

Prince announces 'concert series' from the Apollo

Prince on stage @ the Apollo, October 14, 2010 (Stephen Hill)Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called ‘Welcome To America,’ which will be kicking off this December…