Gretchen Parlato’s Sonic Autobiography | R and B News

Veridia’s Lumina Festival Blends History and Light | R and B News

Veridia’s Lumina Festival just lit up the city with its dazzling “Echoes of the Ancients” theme, blending myth, music, and mesmerizing light art. A stunning kinetic sculpture called the Celestial Orrery stole the show, while dancers and food stalls brought culture to life. Mayor Anya Sharma reminded everyone this isn’t just about spectacle—it’s about honoring history and uniting the community. Three days of magic, workshops, and a fireworks finale await. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d60624e7a2875993

Destiny’s Child Vault Remixs Leak | R and B News

Mathew Knowles drops major news: unreleased Destiny’s Child remixes are in the vault, featuring the group plus guest rappers like Missy Elliott, blending dance and urban vibes. Fans are buzzing after the last album, Destiny Fulfilled, in 2004 — and while the group officially split in 2006, they’ve reunited for performances and even celebrated Michelle Williams’ Grammy nod with a joyful dinner, proving their bond remains unbroken. The legacy? Still alive, still loud. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a4126e587715411b

Gretchen Parlato’s Sonic Autobiography | R and B News

Gretchen Parlato’s new album “The Wise Ones” is a soulful, genre-defying journey through two decades of her artistry, blending old and new compositions into a deeply personal sonic autobiography. Reuniting with legends like Robert Glasper and Gerald Clayton, and collaborating with rising stars inspired by her, Parlato crafts a generational tapestry of groove, space, and emotional truth. At fifty, she channels gratitude and balance, honoring her past while embracing her evolution. The first single, “Rainbow,” drops July 27, 2026, offering a taste of her enduring innovation and the timeless power of her voice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/88477efa47dd1b30

Cindy Blackman Santana Unites Sounds | R&B Music News

Cindy Blackman Santana drops her new single “The Message Is Love,” a funky, spiritually charged track featuring her husband Carlos Santana and Snoop Dogg’s spoken intro, from her upcoming July 31st album “Coherence.” Blending jazz, rock, and improvisational soul, the album celebrates music as a unifier, built on fearless collaboration with legends like John McLaughlin. The Vegas-recorded project continues her adventurous, emotionally rich sound, with live dates including Santana’s tour and festival shows later this year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/46fa6542e1d82b3f

A Supreme Blue: Jazz Meets House | R and B News

Grammy-winning trumpeter Nicholas Payton teams up with Virginia’s Butcher Brown for A Supreme Blue — a bold, groove-driven homage to Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme. Inspired by a spontaneous jam at a Butcher Brown show, the project blends modal jazz, spiritual energy, and house rhythms, with minimal studio planning letting the music evolve organically. Featuring core members Corey Fonville, DJ Harrison, Marcus Tenney, Morgan Burrs, and Andrew Randazzo, the album’s first single “Pursuance” showcases that raw, in-the-moment magic — even getting darker when the keyboards dropped out. Engineer Alex de Jong added dub-inspired textures that shaped the playing, while Ashley Kahn’s liner notes lend deep context. This isn’t just a tribute — it’s a fresh, forward-looking fusion that honors the giants while pushing the sound into new territory. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b429e50beac5688