Thursday, May 26, 2005
June is Black Music Month
As reported online at Rap News Network, Target, the Minneapolis-based retailer, celebrates Black Music Month this June with singer/songwriter John Legend. Target will sponsor a private concert with the R&B star on Sunday, June 19, 2005 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Canal Room in New York City.
The event is part of its month-long commemoration of Black music and musicians featuring concerts and a donation of $25,000 to the Harlem School of the Arts to fund scholarships in the disciplines of music, theater, dance and visual arts.
The piano-playing singer/songwriter is committed to furthering arts in education, a philosophy that Target also shares. Target gives back more than $2 million a week to support arts, education and social services organizations across the country.
Harlem School of the Arts
Founded in 1964 by world-renowned African-American opera singer Dorothy Maynor, the Harlem School of the Arts serves more than 3,000 students in the New York Metropolitan Area each year. Harlem School of the Arts is one of the few institutions in the nation offering comprehensive pre-professional and post-secondary arts training primarily to African-American and Latino students, many who are from economically disadvantaged families.
John Legend
Legend has been hailed as a contemporary Donny Hathaway, and hit-makers from Kanye West to the Black Eyed Peas have worked with him, making his debut a must-have.
"Black music is such an important part of the cultural heritage of this nation, and the rest of the world for that matter," says Legend. "I'm grateful to be a part of this amazing tradition. To have the platform and the opportunity to travel the world and share my talent and passion for this music is something I truly appreciate. Thanks to Target for playing their part in helping me do that."
"Target is committed to supplying its guests with a diverse selection of music from the finest artists in the industry," said Darrell Tucker, vice president of entertainment, Target.
Music fans can go online to Target.com or visit Target - which recently opened its fifth New York Metropolitan area store at Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn - to purchase the exclusive compilation CD honoring Black Music Month. The CD pays tribute to inspirational African-American musicians from the past, as well as those who will continue to make musical history well into the future. Retailing for $5.99 and available during the month of June, the CD features artists as diverse as Queen Latifah, Barry White, Donna Summer, Boyz II Men and more. Target is a premier destination for music, featuring music of all genres, new artists and Target exclusives.
The event is part of its month-long commemoration of Black music and musicians featuring concerts and a donation of $25,000 to the Harlem School of the Arts to fund scholarships in the disciplines of music, theater, dance and visual arts.
The piano-playing singer/songwriter is committed to furthering arts in education, a philosophy that Target also shares. Target gives back more than $2 million a week to support arts, education and social services organizations across the country.
Harlem School of the Arts
Founded in 1964 by world-renowned African-American opera singer Dorothy Maynor, the Harlem School of the Arts serves more than 3,000 students in the New York Metropolitan Area each year. Harlem School of the Arts is one of the few institutions in the nation offering comprehensive pre-professional and post-secondary arts training primarily to African-American and Latino students, many who are from economically disadvantaged families.
John Legend
Legend has been hailed as a contemporary Donny Hathaway, and hit-makers from Kanye West to the Black Eyed Peas have worked with him, making his debut a must-have.
"Black music is such an important part of the cultural heritage of this nation, and the rest of the world for that matter," says Legend. "I'm grateful to be a part of this amazing tradition. To have the platform and the opportunity to travel the world and share my talent and passion for this music is something I truly appreciate. Thanks to Target for playing their part in helping me do that."
"Target is committed to supplying its guests with a diverse selection of music from the finest artists in the industry," said Darrell Tucker, vice president of entertainment, Target.
Music fans can go online to Target.com or visit Target - which recently opened its fifth New York Metropolitan area store at Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn - to purchase the exclusive compilation CD honoring Black Music Month. The CD pays tribute to inspirational African-American musicians from the past, as well as those who will continue to make musical history well into the future. Retailing for $5.99 and available during the month of June, the CD features artists as diverse as Queen Latifah, Barry White, Donna Summer, Boyz II Men and more. Target is a premier destination for music, featuring music of all genres, new artists and Target exclusives.
