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CENTRAL CITY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE 2019 BLACK MUSIC HONORS IN A NEW CITY AND VENUE
RICKEY SMILEY AND LETOYA LUCKETT RETURN AS HOSTS OF TELEVISION SPECIAL
XSCAPE, FREDDIE JACKSON, YOLANDA ADAMS ANDARRESTED DEVELOPMENT TO RECEIVE BLACK MUSIC HONORS RECOGNITION
Chicago based television production company Central City Productions announces the 2019 Black Music Honors television taping set to take place on Thursday, September 5th at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. During this star-studded two-hour television special, Central City Productions (CCP) will honor artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music.
The honorees for this year’s Black Music Honors include Xscape who will receive the Urban Music Icon Award for the platinum selling quartet group’s 25 years in the industry. Yolanda Adams will receive the Gospel Music Icon Award. Culturally-conscience eclectic group, Arrested Development and chart-topping crooner, Freddie Jackson, whose career has spanned over 33 years, will also be honored.
“The vision behind the Black Music Honors is to recognize the trailblazers in African American music who have paved the way for the artists of today. Many of these artists have never received their much-deserved recognition,” stated Founder and Executive Producer, Don Jackson.
Television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and GRAMMY® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett return as co-hosts of the show, which is set to air in broadcast syndication Sept. 14 – October 20, 2019. State Farm returns as the show’s title sponsor.
The epic event will be held at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre located at 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show taping at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at: blackmusichonors.com and ticketmaster.com
The 4th Annual Black Music Honors show is Executive Produced by Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Producer and Michael A. Johnson as Producer and Director.
For more information on Black Music Honors, please visit www.blackmusichonors.com and connect on social media @blackmusichonors #BMH2019 and #BlackMusicMatters.
This October, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will host an event that is as much about cultural exchange as it is about electronic music. On Thursday, 23 October, Cheerful Music—one of China’s most dynamic and internationally recognized record labels—will present Building The Bridge at Escape’s Royal Room, a showcase that promises to illuminate the emerging dialogue between Chinese and global electronic music.
For over a decade, Cheerful Music has cultivated a unique sonic identity, blending Mandarin-infused vocals with EDM and dance-pop textures. Hits like YI XIAO JIANG HU (Subject Three) and XIAO CHENG XIA TIAN have captivated audiences at home and abroad, positioning the label at the forefront of a movement that seeks to redefine China’s presence in the global music landscape. Building The Bridge is an extension of that mission—a curated evening where performance, collaboration, and innovation converge.
The showcase is designed as a conduit for cross-cultural dialogue. Attendees will experience DJ sets, live performances, and cross-border collaborations that emphasize both creativity and connectivity. A standout segment, the Live Song Plug, invites topliners to present new material to an audience of Chinese and international artists, fostering spontaneous artistic exchange. Meanwhile, a cultural insight session offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of music markets across regions, illuminating trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Cheerful Music’s approach exemplifies a broader phenomenon: the globalization of electronic music. By merging Eastern motifs with Western production techniques, the label has cultivated a sound that is distinctively Chinese yet universally resonant. Building The Bridge is not simply a concert; it is a statement of intent, an invitation for collaboration, and a platform for dialogue between disparate yet increasingly interconnected musical worlds.
Tickets for the event start at €15, with a limited number of complimentary passes available through networking drinks hosted by the label. For those seeking to witness the future of electronic music and to experience a thoughtful intersection of cultures, Cheerful Music’s ADE showcase offers an evening that is as intellectually stimulating as it is sonically exhilarating—a true testament to the power of music to transcend borders.
EVENT DETAILS
📍 Escape Club Royal Room, Amsterdam
📅 Thursday, 23 October 2025
⏰ 22:00 – 03:00
🎟 Tickets: €15 (Early Bird)
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