Posts Tagged with Stevie Wonder

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Jan 9, 2012 at 7:09 am

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How Gil Scott-Heron And Stevie Wonder Set Up Martin Luther King Day

How Gil Scott-Heron And Stevie Wonder Set Up Martin Luther King Day

After Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s assassination in 1968 many concerned parties began to campaign for a holiday celebrating his life and work on behalf of Civil Rights.

Where Did Dr. King’s Dream Begin?

After a bill was introduced to Congress to make King’s birthday, January 15th, a national holiday, private citizens took up the cause, including entertainers like Stevie Wonder.

President Ronald Reagan signed the bill in 1983 and the holiday

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Dec 8, 2011 at 3:00 pm

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National

 

Stevie Wonder Co-Writes Maysa’s “Have Sweet Dreams” [NEW MUSIC]

Stevie Wonder Co-Writes Maysa’s “Have Sweet Dreams” [NEW MUSIC]

You know you are someone special when Stevie Wonder co-writes your single! Jazz artist, Maysa Leak first performed as Stevie Wonder’s back-up singer after meeting him during a college performance. Since, she has gone on to enchant audiences with her soulful sound.

Maysa recorded her self-titled debut in 1995, In 2008, Metamorphosis peaked at No.1 on Billboard’s Top Contemporary Jazz top 100 chart and no.13 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

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Oct 3, 2011 at 9:17 pm

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My Mini Concert Week Of October 3

My Mini Concert Week Of October 3

Charlotte hometown favorites Anthony Hamilton, Calvin Richardson and Fantasia are all featured in this week’s My Mini Concert. See what other artists our listeners chose to be featured this week!

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Aug 24, 2011 at 9:31 am

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National

 

5 ALIVE: Showing Love To Five Of Music’s Living Legends

5 ALIVE: Showing Love To Five Of Music’s Living Legends

The music world is currently mourning the passing of yet another legend, as Nick Ashford succumbed to throat cancer. Over the past two years we have lost the likes of Amy Winehouse (twitterpage), Gil Scott-Heron, Teena Marie  (@msteenamarie), and of course, Michael Jackson, to name just a few.

Sometimes it really does seem as though you never fully appreciate what you have until it’s

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Aug 1, 2011 at 10:10 am

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Entertainment

 

Weezy & Drake Have A “Bromance” Moment In Toronto [PHOTOS]

Weezy & Drake Have A “Bromance” Moment In Toronto [PHOTOS]

The bromance between Lil Wayne and Drake is somewhat suspect but actually kind of cute. The two men have had no problems showing their love for one another and no problems showing their softer sides in their music. Drake, Wayne and Rick Ross shut down the Toronto stage with an appearance from Stevie Wonder!

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Jun 6, 2011 at 12:00 am

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My Mini Concert Week Of June 6

My Mini Concert Week Of June 6

Check out who is featured by viewing our Mini Concert Playlist below. You can hear the My Mini Concert M – F at 11 a.m. on My927Charlotte.

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May 26, 2011 at 7:14 am

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new music

 

Johnny Gill Talks New Single, New Edition Tour And More [VIDEO]

Johnny Gill Talks New Single, New Edition Tour And More [VIDEO]

Looks like Mr. My, My, My Johnny Gill is back. The New Edition and LSG (bet you didn’t remember that group) stopped by the Magic 95.9 (Baltimore) studios to talk to Tim Watts his upcoming project.

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Feb 14, 2011 at 7:43 am

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My Mini Concert Week Of February 14

My Mini Concert Week Of February 14

Come chill with My927Charlotte each day at 11 a.m. for the My Mini Concert. Check out who’s featured this week.

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Jan 16, 2011 at 12:47 pm

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Jazmine Sullivan – Way Black When

Jazmine Sullivan – Way Black When

R&B sensation Jazmine Sullivan reflects on the moment she met Stevie Wonder.

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Sep 8, 2010 at 10:12 am

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Wild Wednesday

 

Jackson 5: Buttercup [Wild Wednesday]

Jackson 5: Buttercup [Wild Wednesday]

Thanks to Mike Kitchen for today’s Wild Wednesday song. “Buttercup” is a collaboration between the Jacksons and Stevie Wonder. Wonder wrote and produced the previously unreleased song in 1974. The song is now available on “I Want You Back” the unreleased masters.

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