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"It is a tremendous honor to even be considered for this very prestigious award," said Miranda in a statement. "To win today for Hamilton is beyond my wildest dreams."

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President Obama will speak with Evan Smith, CEO & Editor in Chief of The Texas Tribune, to discuss the state of civic engagement in this day and age. They will focus on how technology can help overcome global issues. At a separate SXSW event, FLOTUS will talk about her Let Girls Learn initiative.

News One Now

Jazz saxophonist Najee recently joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to talk about his career in music and his new album, Me, You and Forever. Melody Charles…

National

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Musician Ben Tucker performed with stars from Quincy Jones to Peggy Lee before he settled in the 1970s in Savannah, where…

Cincy

Seven-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Alwin “Al” Lopez Jarreau (simply known as Al Jarreau) has one of the most treasured and phenomenal voices around. His legendary vocals will fill the atmosphere this coming weekend inside Cincinnati’s prestigious and newly renovated Taft Theater – a venue known for hosting a variety of historic performances from entertainment […]

National

WASHINGTON, DC — Six surviving members of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, America’s first all-female integrated jazz band — were honored by the Smithsonian Institution in ceremonies and events this week. In this exclusive video for NewsOne, Radio One founder Cathy Hughes (who is the daughter of original Sweethearts band member Helen Jones Woods) discusses […]

National

Jazz legend Sir George Shearing, the man behind the classic “Lullaby of Birdland” and the man responsible for leading the noted quintet that also carries his iconic name, died earlier today at age 91. Known primarily for his wonderful works of musical composition and the contributions he’s made to tons of music catalogs, the blind […]

National

Details on the life and career of one of jazz music's most beloved vocalists and performers - Abbey Lincoln.

Gospel

Gospel's jazzy diva Kim Burrell takes a moment to discuss the church and reveals her vision for brand new music. Interview and gallery inside now!

Cincy

Check out the featured photo gallery from this weekend's Celebration of Black Music with special guests BeBe & CeCe Winans.

Cincy

It has truly been an eventful weekend as the sound of beautiful music could be heard all across the city. Which events did you attend? Check out our event recap, photo galleries from the Celebration of Black Music and more inside now.

Gospel

The album came out this week, it's in stores now! Read more about it right here.