Category: Music

Cameo’s ’80s funk still in the groove

 
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In the 1980s, the R&B/funk group Cameo hit the mainstream with singer Larry Blackmon leading the way with his signature red codpiece and famous “owww”catchphrase.
 
Now, more than 30 years later, Cameo continues to tour and will perform its classic funk jams Saturday alongside R&B stars Morris Day & the Time, and Steve Arrington at the Fantastic Funk Jam, presented by radio station V103 (WVAZ-FM), at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond.
 
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Melanie Fiona enjoying ‘The MF Life’

 
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Singer Melanie Fiona discussed her love of old school music, winning two Grammys, and touring with two veterans in the game– Mary J. Blige and D’Angelo.
 
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Raphael Saadiq performs at Taste of Chicago concert

 

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Soul singer Raphael Saadiq is looking forward to two things when he performs Saturday at the Taste of Chicago: Latin food and horseback riding.
 
Check out the former Tony! Toni! Tone! band member’s favorite haunts in the Windy City here.

Ledisi has found her way, even to the White House

 
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When First Lady Michelle Obama offers up her iPod playlist — and says you have a “really pretty voice” — a gig at the White House is the next step.
 
Grammy nominated singer Ledisi performs at the Country Club Hills Theatre Thursday on her second tour “Be Good to Yourself,” along with Eric Benet.
 
Read more about the R&B singer here.

Rapper Heavy D dead at age 44

 
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Rapper Heavy D died Tuesday after being rushed to an area hospital from his Beverly Hills home.
 
Heavy D, born Dwight Arrington Myers, was conscious and speaking when he was taken Tuesday afternoon to a Los Angeles hospital, reports TMZ.com.
 
He died soon after. He was 44.

Jay-Z guest stars in cartoon series

 
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Jay-Z guest stars in the new animated series, “Secret Millionaires Club.” He plays a mogul promoting financial literacy to children on the special that premieres Sunday on Hub TV, E! online reports. Financial guru Warren Buffet is also featured in an episode giving financial advice to teenagers.