Emilia Vaughn at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards A Night of Intention, Elegance & Forward Momentum

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Held at the iconic Crypto.com Arena in the heart of Los Angeles, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards brought together music’s most influential voices for a celebration of artistry, excellence, and evolution. Among the week’s most talked-about independent artists in attendance was alternative pop singer-songwriter Emilia Vaughn, who arrived not as a nominee this year, but as a presence undeniably aligned with where music is headed next.

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Lang Lang Foundation Scholar Julian Zhu Premieres Original Composition With Kenyan Village Choir

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UK-based composer and Lang Lang International Music Foundation Scholar Julian Zhu has premiered an original musical composition in collaboration with the ACK St James Choir, an ensemble from Gede, a small village a few hours north of Mombasa, Kenya. Released in a newly launched performance video, the project brings together voices from across continents, uniting African choral tradition and contemporary classical composition in a deeply moving expression of global solidarity through music.

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Janalynn Castelino Reveals New Single “Que Me Ha Pasado” Here’s the Release Date

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Janalynn Castelino is fueling excitement for her long-awaited second Spanish release “Que Me Ha Pasado”. The pop singer-songwriter, record producer and doctor officially announced the news on Instagram, revealing the title and release date.  The single, which marks her first for the year 2026, is due out on February 20, next Friday. 

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Armand De Brignac presents "A Toast to Music: Grammy Awards After Party" curated by Affinity Nightlife & DNT Entertainment

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Following music’s biggest night, Armand de Brignac presented A Toast to Music, an exclusive Grammy Awards After Party held at the iconic Skybar, overlooking the Los Angeles skyline. Curated by Adam Glove of Affinity Nightlife and Dani Thompson of DNT Entertainment, the event emerged as one of Grammy Weekend’s most high-profile late-night destinations, drawing a dynamic mix of Grammy Award winners, A-list talent, and cultural tastemakers.

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Sargent Tucker Releases New Single 'U Can’t Text Love Away' Ahead of Upcoming Album

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Released under the stamp of Anada Records, LLC, singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Sargent Tucker, known professionally as ST, has released his new single “U … Can’t Text Love Away” (Radio Mix). The song is the first single from his forthcoming full length album, You’re The One For Me, scheduled for release in summer 2026. The album reflects Tucker’s personal journey and lifelong dedication to R&B music.

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SUMiT and Lihtz Release Collaborative Single “Luka”

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Luka,” the collaborative single from SUMiT and Lihtz, was released on January 15, 2026, through SUMiT //DNT Entertainment / Revolution Records / Priceovfame LLC, with distribution by The Orchard via Sony Music Entertainment. The track brings together two artists from different regional scenes, SUMiT from Worcester, Massachusetts, and Lihtz from Philadelphia, whose approaches to hip-hop overlap more in intent than in style.

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Skorge Da Hoodlum’s “Welcome to Eastside Pittsburgh” Delivers Raw Storytelling and Classic Rap Energy

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Pittsburgh artist Skorge Da Hoodlum is turning heads again with the release of his latest single, “Welcome to Eastside Pittsburgh,” a hard hitting track that captures the intensity and reality of his upbringing in the 412. Known for an unorthodox blend of passion, pain, street politics, dream chasing, and what he calls military grade life lessons, Skorge continues to carve out a space of his own within the hip hop landscape.

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Zanna Records' "You Are My Destiny" Reaches Earth's Most Remote Audience: Antarctica

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In what may be one of the most extraordinary radio achievements for an independent artist, Zanna Records announces that “You Are My Destiny” featuring vocalist Claudette Lyons is being played live on Radio Zero Sei (RadioZeroSei.com), reaching an unprecedented audience: international teams of scientists conducting research in Antarctica—with video confirmation directly from the research team.

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Haifa Kamal Releases “Ghanna Al-Hadi”: Palestinian Folklore Reimagined with a Contemporary Sound

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Jordanian artist Haifa Kamal has released a new single titled “Ghanna Al-Hadi,” a reinterpretation of a traditional Palestinian folk melody. The song features lyrics by Hassan Sultan and a modern musical arrangement and production by Jordanian musician Rami Rais. This release is the latest step in Kamal’s ongoing artistic project, which seeks to breathe new life into Palestinian folk songs by presenting them in a fresh, contemporary style while preserving their authenticity and cultural roots.

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Barry DeGroot Announces the Release of His New Solo Piano Album “Unspoken Conversations”

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That which is left unsaid often speaks the most profoundly. Pianist and composer Barry DeGroot proudly announces the release of his new album, “Unspoken Conversations”—a richly textured, emotionally evocative collection of seven solo piano pieces that explore the quiet truths we share without ever speaking them aloud. Introspective, intimate, and incredibly inviting, the album offers solace to anyone who has ever felt something too deep to articulate.

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