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‘Portrait Of A Queen’ Is A Tribute To
Aretha Franklin
Summer Breeze Music Festival Presents ‘The Prince
Of Soul,’ Calvin Richardson
St. Petersburg, FL –
On Saturday July 30,
2016, 8 p. m. at The Pal-
ladium Theater at St. Pe-
tersburg College (253
Fifth Avenue N, St. Pe-
tersburg, FL 33701), Por-
trait of a Queen,
featuring the Voice of the
Century Cece Teneal, a
renowned blues-centric
soprano, will be presented by Real People Real Music.
This Broadway-style music experience created by Cece Teneal and produced by IBA Music, will have attendees on the edge of their seats from start-to-finish and energized about the many life lessons imparted through Aretha Franklin’s music.
Teneal will take music lovers on a trip down memory lane with hits from Franklin’s 50-year musical entertainment legacy.
Cece says, “As a child singing along with Aretha’s records taught me how to skillfully use my voice as an instrument, appreciate the art and science of creating a music experience, and exuding excellence in musicality.”
Real People Real Music (RPRM) is an event production company that brings live musical performances and events to cities throughout Florida.
Island Breeze Affiliates, Inc. (IBA Music) is a Florida-based talent agency.
Teneal has been an advocate for community-based arts and en- tertainment events for more than 10 years.
After singing in various venues throughout the region, Cece’s ca- reer was catapulted to new heights when she was selected as the lead singer for B.B. King’s Blues Club in Orlando. There, she released her debut blues album, Train from Osteen, in front of a sold-out crowd.
Starting at $25, get tickets at: http://www.mypalla-
dium.org/cece-teneal-aretha-portraitqueen/. (See advertisement in this issue.)
Dreamers of Tomorrow Foundation will kick off The Summer Breeze Music Festival Weekend starting Saturday, July 30th featuring legendary Lenny Williams, Chubb Rock, R&B Soul Singer Calvin Richardson, DJ Dr. Doom from Jacksonville, Florida and hosted by BET Comedian, Red Bone. This event takes place at The Water Works Park in Tampa.
On July 31st Laughter Without Profanity Christian Comedy Show and Praise, live DVD recording with world renowned vocalist Shirley Murdock, Christian Comedian Darrian Perkins, Tony Tone, former UniverSoul Cir- cus Ring Master and Leatric Lamar at the Pal- ladium Theatre in St. Petersburg.
Calvin Richardson affectionately dubbed “The Prince of Soul” translates the essence of soul music into a contemporary context and con- sistently brings the desired sounds to the people. He originally recorded the song, "More Than a Woman" a duet with Angie Stone, which orig- inally appeared on her 2001 album, Mahogany Soul.
In January 2015, following the lead single, 'We Gon' Love Tonite,' Richardson released the second single from his album, “Hearsay.” Calvin Richardson also scored two Grammy nominations for his last album, “Facts Of Life,” his heartfelt tribute to one of soul music’s great- est creators, Bobby Womack, an honor topped only by a personal benediction from Mr. Wom- ack himself.
In August 2012, Richardson received the "Entertainer Of The Year" award at the Jus' Blues
CALVIN RICHARDSON
Awards conference held in Memphis, Tennessee. “I didn’t give myself the name or title ‘The Prince of Soul’,” Calvin notes, “but that I am. I don’t actually know where it started, but some things just happen and it’s a title not easy to live up to. I exist wherever there’s Soul music, i.e. R & B, blues, gospel and southern Soul. I earned the title and I’m not giving it up. I see myself as the keeper of Soul music so I live a very soul-
filled life!”
This is Calvin Richardson’s first appear-
ance in the bay area and he is looking forward to seeing each and every one. Get ready for a soulful Calvin Richardson experience!
For tickets and more information about the Summer Breeze Musical Festival call 404 433 1331 and visit Www.DREAMEROFTOMOR- ROW.ORG.
CECE TENEAL
...Go down memory lane with stellar hits from
Aretha Franklin’s 50-year musical career.
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