John Legend isn’t the only talent in the Stephens family. The younger brother of the Grammy-winning crooner, Vaughn Anthony, is readying a mixtape Life of a Player for release this March, featuring collaborations with Rick Ross, Olivia, and Prodigy. The Ohio native is no stranger to the music scene, having opened for India.Arie, Robin Thicke, [...]

India.Arie's former manager isn't just suing her for money she claims she's owed ... she also believes India sabotaged her own career

The singer says she overpaid her old aide

India.Arie's former manager isn't just suing her for money she claims she's owed ... she also believes India sabotaged her own career

Filed under: News , Exclusive , New Music In August, Keb Mo released his career-defining record 'The Reflection,' which featured guest spots by India.Arie and Vince Gill. Now that the weather is changing and the leaves are turning, Kevin Moore has turned his thoughts to the holidays with a brand new EP. Three spankin'-new original tunes and one cover about the Christmas season grace Keb Mo's 'The Spirit of the Holiday,' and now you can get an exclusive peak at its lead single, 'Shopping on Christmas Eve.' "The basic concept of the song is something we can all relate ...

Whenever I tackle a song by The Beatles for Cover Wars, I like to head on over to see what Alan Pollack has to say on the song’s topic and the in-depth musical analysis he provides on his website , a must-bookmark site for any Beatles fan or musician. The absolute basics: Released on The White Album, written by George Harrison and Eric Clapton guests on lead guitar. This Cover Wars has been a long-time coming as I have started compiling it at least once in the past but did not complete it as there is such a large number ...

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Since I first heard of the upcoming tour by Israeli musician Idan Raichel and American singer India.Arie, I puzzled over just what kind of music to expect. Raichel, after all, has a couple albums of folk-pop Hebrew music, and on his last album Within My Walls he collaborated with singers including Colombian Marta Gomez, Cape Verdean Mayra Andrade, Somi from Rwanda/Uganda. Arie first met Raichel when she was vacationing in Israel." I was asking people, 'Who’s the most important, young, political, revolutionary singer-songwriter?'" Arie relates. "And everybody said,' Idan Raichel.'" While Raichel has a foot firmly in ...

Ben L'Oncle Soul performed at SummerStage Tuesday night for Fete De La Musique with a completely showstopping live set. From the stylish tailored suits, to synchronized choreography to an undeniable stage presence, Ben L'Oncle Soul is just that - a soul man . A French native, this was the singer's first performance in the States. Surely he'll be back. Singing a few covers, and some originals from his selt-titled release, Ben sings half the record in french, the other half in english. His Motown inspired songs have scored him opening slots for Musiq Soulchild, Raphael Saadiq and India ...

“Heartless” by Justin Nozuka is such a great and beautiful song. It’s got such a great message, lyrics and beat. It’s one of my favorite songs from last year. Justin is truly a talented singer-songwriter with a great and genuine spirit that comes across in his music and live performances. India.Arie saw Justin perform on [...]

On India.Arie's last album, she blended a world music sound with her signature style of soul. She's planning to take things to the next level on an upcoming CD with Israeli singer Idan Raichel.

Last night, the National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences hosted its 53rd annual Grammy Awards ceremony, handing out trophies in 31 categories ranging from Song Of The Year to Best Hawaiian Music Album to Best Album Notes. While we generally don’t take much stock in who they had hand out awards to, there were a handful of noteworthy performances from last night’s telecast – Cee-Lo dressed like Elton John circa 1973 with The Muppets , Mick Jagger honoring the late Solomon Burke and John Mayer, Norah Jones and Keith Urban paying tribute to Dolly Parton with a cover of Jolene. HT’s most anticipated performance of the night though was the impressive trifecta of Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers and Bob Dylan. The two rising stars of the roots-Americana scene each got to show off just what makes them must see live acts, as Mumford & Sons tore through a raucous version of The Cave, while the Avetts put delivered a powerful crescendo building take Head Full of Doubt, Road Full of Promises. The performance climaxed with both acts backing Dylan for a ramshackle, foot-stomping take on Maggie’s Farm, with Zimmy front and center… We’d like to congratulate HT faves The Black Keys, Ray LaMontagne, Mavis Staples, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Jeff Beck, Paul McCartney and Them Crooked Vultures for taking home Grammys, as well as Fire">Arcade Fire, who were the big winners of the night, walking away with Album Of The Year honors. READ ON for a full list of winners from last night’s ceremony… Album of the Year: The Suburbs, Fire">Arcade Fire Record of the Year: “Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum New Artist: Esperanza Spalding Song of the Year: “Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum POP: Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga, The Fame Monster Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Train, “Hey, Soul Sister (Live)” Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Michael Bublé, Crazy Love Female Pop Vocal Performance: Lady Gaga, “Bad Romance,” The Fame Monster Male Pop Vocal Performance: Bruno Mars, “Just The Way You Are,” Doo-Wops & Hooligans Pop Collaboration With Vocals: “Imagine,” Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare, The Imagine Project Pop Instrumental Performance: “Nessun Dorma,” Jeff Beck, Emotion & Commotion Pop Instrumental Album: Take Your Pick, Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto R&B;: Female R&B; Vocal Performance: Fantasia, “Bittersweet,” Back to Me Male R&B; Vocal Performance: Usher, “There Goes My Baby,” Raymond V Raymond R&B; Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Sade, “Soldier of Love,” Soldier of Love Traditional R&B; Vocal Performance: John Legend & The Roots, “Hang On In There,” Wake Up! R&B; Song: John Legend & The Roots, “Shine,” Wake Up! R&B; Album: Wake Up!, John Legend & The Roots Contemporary R&B; Album: Raymond V Raymond, Usher RAP: Rap Album: Recovery, Eminem Rap Song: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, “Empire State of Mind,” The Blueprint 3 Rap/Sung Collaboration: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, “Empire State of Mind,” The Blueprint 3 Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz, “On to the Next One,” The Blueprint 3 Rap Solo Performance: Eminem, “Not Afraid,” Recovery Urban/Alternative Performance: “F*** You,” Cee Lo Green ROCK: Rock Album: Muse, The Resistance Solo Rock Vocal Performance: Paul McCartney, “Helter Skelter,” Good Evening New York City Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: The Black Keys, “Tighten Up,” Brothers Rock Song: “Angry World,” Neil Young, Le Noise Hard Rock Performance: New Fang, “Them Crooked Vultures,” Them Crooked Vultures Metal Performance: “El Dorado,” Iron Maiden, The Final Frontier Rock Instrumental Performance: Jeff Beck, “Hammerhead,” Emotion & Commotion COUNTRY: Country Album: Lady Antebellum, Need You Now Female Country Vocal Performance: Miranda Lambert, ” The House That Built Me,” Revolution Male Country Vocal Performance: Keith Urban, “‘Til Summer Comes Around” Country Song: “Need You Now,” Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum) (Need You Now) Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Lady Antebellum, “Need You Now” Country Instrumental Performance: Marty Stuart, “Hummingbyrd” (Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions) New Age Album:Miho: Journey to the Mountain, Paul Winter Consort Contemporary Jazz Album:The Stanley Clarke Band, The Stanley Clarke Band Jazz Vocal Album:Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee, Dee Dee Bridgewater LATIN: Latin Pop Album: Paraiso Express, Alejandro Sanz Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album: El Existential, Grupo Fantasma Tropical Latin Album: Viva La Tradición, Spanish Harlem Orchestra Tejano Album: Recuerdos, Little Joe & La Familia Norteño Album: Classic, Intocable Banda Album: Enamórate De Mí, El Güero Y Su Banda Centenario JAZZ: Contemporary Jazz Album: The Stanley Clarke Band, The Stanley Clarke Band Jazz Vocal Album: Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee, Dee Dee Bridgewater Improvised Jazz Solo: “A Change Is Gonna Come,” Herbie Hancock (The Imagine Project) Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group: Moody 4B, James Moody Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Live at Jazz Standard, Mingus Big Band Latin Jazz Album: Chucho’s Steps, Chucho Valdés and the Afro-Cuban Messengers GOSPEL: Gospel Performance: “Grace,” BeBe & CeCe Winans, Still Gospel Song: “It’s What I Do,” Jerry Peters & Kirk Whalum, songwriters (Kirk Whalum & Lalah Hathaway), The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter III Rock or Rap Gospel Album: Hello Hurricane, Switchfoot Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Love God. Love People, Israel Houghton Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album: The Reason, Diamond Rio Traditional Gospel Album: Downtown Church, Patty Griffin Contemporary R&B; Gospel Album: Still, BeBe & CeCe Winans DANCE: Dance Recording: “Only Girl (in the World),” Rihanna Electronic/Dance Album: La Roux, La Roux TRADITIONAL/ALTERNATIVE/WORLD: Alternative Music Album: Brothers, The Black Keys Americana Album: You Are Not Alone, Mavis Staples Bluegrass Album: Mountain Soul II, Patty Loveless Traditional Blues Album: Joined At The Hip, Pinetop Perkins & Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith Contemporary Blues Album: Living Proof, Buddy Guy Traditional Folk Album: Genuine Negro Jig, Carolina Chocolate Drops Contemporary Folk Album: God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise, Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs Hawaiian Music Album: Huana Ke Aloha, Tia Carrere Native American Music Album: 2010 Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow: A Spirit’s Dance, Various Artists Zydeco or Cajun Music Album: Zydeco Junkie, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band Reggae Album: Dawn">Before The Dawn, Buju Banton Traditional World Music Album: Ali And Toumani, Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté Contemporary World Music Album: Throw Down Your Heart, Africa Sessions Part 2: Unreleased Tracks, Béla Fleck New Age Album: Miho: Journey to the Mountain, Paul Winter Consort VISUAL MEDIA: Short Form Music Video: “Bad Romance,” Lady Gaga Long Form Music Video: “When You’re Strange,” The Doors Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books and Storytelling): The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook) Musical Show Album: American Idiot (Featuring Green Day) Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Crazy Heart (Various Artists) Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Toy Story 3, Randy Newman, composer Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: “The Weary Kind” (From Crazy Heart), Ryan Bingham & T Bone Burnett, songwriters Instrumental Composition: “The Path Among the Trees,” Billy Childs, composer (Billy Childs Ensemble), Autumn: In Moving Pictures Jazz—Chamber Music Vol. 2 Instrumental Arrangement: “Carlos,” Vince Mendoza, arranger (John Scofield, Vince Mendoza & Metropole Orkest), 54 CLASSICAL: Engineered Album, Classical:Daugherty: Metropolis Symphony; Deus Ex Machina, Giancarlo Guerrero &Nashville; Symphony Orchestra Producer of the Year, Classical: David Frost Classical Album:Verdi: Requiem, Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Chicago Symphony Chorus ...

We're updating this post with the winners of the 2011 Grammy Awards. Also, check out our live blog of the show. Winners  bolded  below.   Album of the Year   Fire">Arcade Fire - The Suburbs Eminem - Recovery Lady Antebellum - Need You Now Lady Gaga - The Fame Monster Katy Perry - Teenage Dream   Record of the Year B.o.B (featuring Bruno Mars) - "Nothin' on You" Eminem (featuring Rihanna) - "Love the Way You Lie" Cee Lo Green - "F--- You" Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - "Empire State of Mind" Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"   Best Rap Album B.o.B - The Adventures of Bobby Ray ...

If you slept under a rock all day, you missed The Grammys. I'm mentally fried from live-blogging the event over at Idolator, but here are some performances, plus some main winners... Lady Gaga , "Born This Way" Cee Lo Green & Gwyneth Paltrow , "Forget You (aka Fuck You)" Rihanna & Drake , "What's My Name" Rihanna, Eminem, Skylar Grey & Dr. Dre, "Love The Way You Lie/ I Need A Doctor" Album Of The Year: The Suburbs - Fire">Arcade Fire Song Of The Year: "Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum Record Of The Year: "Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum Best New Artist: Esperanza Spalding Pop Vocal Album: The Fame Monster - Lady Gaga Female Pop Vocal Performance: "Bad Romance" - Lady Gaga  Male Pop Vocal Performance: "Just The Way You Are" - Bruno Mars  Pop Vocal Performance, Duo Or Group: "Hey Soul Sister (Live) - Train  Pop Collaboration: "Imagine" - Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal Short Form Music Video: "Bad Romance" - Lady Gaga   Dance Recording: "Only Girl (In The World)" - Rihanna Dance/Electronic Album: La Roux - La Roux Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: "Revolver" - Madonna  Country Album: Need You Now - Lady Antebellum Country Song: "Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum  Rap Album: Recovery - Eminem Rap Song: "Empire State Of Mind" - Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys  Rock Album: The Resistance - Muse  Rock Song: "Angry World" - Neil Young Alternative Music Album: Brothers - The Black Keys R&B; Album: Wake Up! - John Legend and The Roots R&B; Song: "Shine"- John Legend and The Roots  R&B; Male Vocal Performance: "There Goes My Baby" - Usher R&B; Female Vocal Performance: "Bittersweet" - Fantasia R&B; Vocal Performance, Duo Or Group: "Solider Of Love" - Sade Urban/Alternative Performance: "Fuck You" - Cee Lo Green

Jeff Beck had an amazing 2010 and it looks like 2011 is going to be even better. Last June, Beck gave a stirring performance alongside The May">Imelda May Band at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York, paying his respects to the late, great guitarist Les Paul. On February 22, Rock ‘n’ Roll Party (Honoring Les Paul) will be released on Blu-Ray, DVD, and CD from Eagle Rock Entertainment and ATCO prior to Beck taking this “party” on the road.   “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Party” Tour kicks off on March 24 in Washington D.C. with Beck once again ...