LADYDIVA LIVE RADIO

In the tradition of pioneering contemporary jazz greats like Tim Weisberg and Hubert Laws, Darryl Evan Jones brings the unique instrument’s classic vibe and rich melodic and harmonic possibilities to a new generation. The multi-talented Bronx, New York raised performer fully embraces his artistic spirit with a style that reflects the many different sides of his unique musical personality.
Shattering expectations and preconceived notions of what he and his flute should sound like, Darryl Evan Jones freely and creatively focuses on the beauty of his musical expression. He insists that he’s a soul singer who can’t sing, and expresses his emotions through his flute. You will find that no one has a sound quite like Darryl Evan Jones’, and his is a sound like no one else’s. His phrasing, attack, and interpretation are simply unparalleled.
The journey of Darryl Evan Jones has brought him to performances stages like The Cannon Center in Memphis, Philadelphia's Mandell Theater, and the Capital Jazz Fest, and as the opening act for artists like Jeff Lorber, Kem, Boney James, and sharing the stage with Marion Meadows. Otherwise, you can find him dazzling a grand cross-section of people where ever he performs. “Nothing like Darryl Evan Jones and a glass of wine”, it’s been said. “When Darryl plays, it’s like angels are singing”, another fan contends.
Darryl Evan Jones, the Ambassador of Instrumental Soul invites you to experience and enjoy his most original style and intoxicating sound. This show will be playing Darryl Evan Jones's newest release singles, tune in...


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Mariama Whyte has the secret recipe that is certain to satisfy even the most discerning palette. A multi-hyphenate artist from Cleveland, OH, Mariama is a dynamic singer, songwriter, and actor whose musical foundation lies in R&B/soul, yet her vocal and lyrical abilities span across various genres including reggae, inspirational, and pop music. A motivational speaker, author, and former Broadway touring performer with The Lion King and The Color Purple, Also beshe has been Recognized for her unique and versatile artistry, she has been awarded artist fellowships from prestigious organizations, Cleveland Arts Prize and Karamu House, the oldest African-American-producing theatre in the country.

Mariama Whyte has released several music projects, including her debut EP, Find Your Light, and fan favorite singles, I Need You, and This is a Gift. Her brand new single, What If I Fall In Love Witchu released on July 14th, beautifully showcases her sultry voice and her smooth lyrical style over an infectious groove while sharing a message of hope that her expression of love is welcome and returned. Written, produced, and arranged by Mariama Whyte and B Golden, and will be included on her upcoming full-length album, Hey You It's Me, due to release in the fall of 2023.

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Desmond Parson is a man of vision, passion, and song. Music was and is the outlet through which he conveys his thoughts. Born in Washington D.C. in the mid-'70s, Desmond's interest in music peaked at the age of 4 when his grandmother would play albums by the likes of Gladys Knight, Teddy Pendergrass, and Michael Jackson. However, it was one artist in particular that his grandmother played that would forever change his appreciation for, and approach to music, Stevie Wonder. Through studying the albums of Stevie Wonder, Desmond would learn the many roles of an artist; a vocalist, writer, composer, producer, and arranger, all of which Desmond performs on all of his projects. Desmond started playing the piano at age 10 learning melodies taught by his uncle. From joining singing groups in high school to presently directing his own band, Soulfied Village, Desmond's musical journey is ever-evolving. Through his involvement with the DC music scene, Desmond has performed at many historic venues in the Washington D.C. area including Takoma Station Tavern, Smith Public Trust, and The Kennedy Center, and has shared the stage with the R&B group, The Dramatics. Desmond infuses the sounds of R&B and neo-soul to create a style all his own. Listen in on the live show fun with my talented friend Desmond singing on my show, also spinning music from his recent singles, tune in...

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David Carr, Jr. first picked up the saxophone when he was 12 years old. He grew up in Oklahoma, helping out on the family farm, and by the time he was 14, David was playing alongside his dad around Oklahoma City. David was assigned to the Marine Corps Band. After leaving the USMC, David joined the Joker's Wild band in 1980, a ten-piece Top 40/R&B band performing around Oklahoma. In 1984, David founded the Funk/Dance band Prelude, and in 1985 moved the act to Dallas. After a time, David felt the need to leave the cover band limitations and began writing his own music David's sound and compositional style is unique and difficult to confine to any one genre. The roots are jazz, but there are aspects of funk, rhythm & blues, and occasionally a bit of an enigmatic element that defies any label. David Carr, Jr. is an irresistible musical force, a perfect storm gaining momentum and showing no signs of letting up. He writes, records, produces, and masters all of his soulful music in his own studio. David's smooth and rhythmic sound has been compared with such legendary greats as Grover Washington, Jr. and David Sanborn. David continues to release new music on a regular basis, and with this show to play recent new music from some of his singles/albums...

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Lynn Davis is finally stepping back into the spotlight. After four decades of singing background for icons like George Duke, Marvin Gaye, Chaka Khan, and Stevie Wonder, Lynn is reintroducing her high-reaching, warm, vocal range to the world. As one of the most recorded session singers in the music industry, Lynn Davis has musical credits that goes around your neighborhood block at least five times.Singer/songwriter/producer formerly part of the George Duke Band known for her 1979 hit song "I Want You for Myself". She has sung with Mick Jagger, The Jackson 5, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Meatloaf, Marilyn Manson, Kenny G, Barbara Streisand, and Anita Baker. Her first single and video,” Can I Come Over” is from her up-and-coming album,” Lynn Davis From The Vault”. Lynn Davis is a Vocalist, Songwriter Producer, Arranger has a new single to present on this showcase, " Beautiful You" tune in...

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Ziggyblue is an Award-winning composer/producer from Chicago. He started out writing, now classic house hits for DJ International Records and Traxx Records. After college, this multi-genre producer made his way to Atlanta eventually scoring Georgia State University film projects to writing string arrangements for Mariah Carey's background singer Tre Lorenz, and a Feature film "As Evil Does" starring Bill Cobbs and Dorian Missick. Producing records has always been a major force behind Ziggyblue. His never bending persona has taken him in many directions musically. This multi-genre producer has created House, Jazz, R&B, Reggaeton, Hip-hop, Trap, a Bossa Nova hybrid "O Que Faltou" featuring Natalis which was a South American standout, and now his current single "Another Class of Wine" feat. Ayari. Finding untapped talent seems to be his niche when it comes to creating this masterpiece.

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Kimberlye' McKinney is a woman of strength, power, and unlimited energy whose music is defined as edgy, classy, and fun. The female saxophonist, songwriter, and producer; has a fresh sound and face and steps over ordinary into extraordinary. Her debut single, "FARSIGHTED" has been excitingly explosive since its debut. It's a superb rhythmic song that's currently getting the attention of Billboard, SmoothJazz Network, Grove Jazz Music, Jazznet247, and many other platforms! Her new album titled, "HAVE MY CAKE" is a story of trials, victorious triumph, and power while still demonstrating love and fearlessness is a "must-have". The native Georgian was raised in Birmingham Alabama. Her musical influence began at the tender age of two years old, being introduced to several instruments, she later at the age of eleven solidified her interest in the saxophone. She attended and graduated from Shaw University located in Raleigh, North Carolina on a music scholarship and degree in English Studies and Philosophy and began working on her solo career at age twenty-one. In her pursuit of musical greatness, Kimberlyé has shared the stage with many great national and international artists. Kimberlyé is the owner of KJJM MEDIA, LLC and Kimistry Music. Currently, you can experience her performing nationally and internationally. In this showcase, the artist is presenting her most recent single 'All Through The Night'

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Dre Marro is back with another lyrical
Displaying his latest single release, “Legacy”. With production once again handled by the creative and talented Colossal Mind, Dre weaves in and out with numerous flow patterns, multi-syllabic rhyme schemes, and even some bars in Spanish showcasing his versatility. Conjuring the fight and energy of a world champion kickboxer, the Midwest lyricist sends shots at anyone who has ever cast aspersions and/or doubts about his career and as stated in the song title itself, his legacy. Along with being a respected hip-hop artist, Dre Marro is notably known as an Event Promoter, and Media Personality who has played a major influence in the Southeastern Wisconsin & Chicagoland area hip-hop circuit. Opening for former Terror Squad member Cuban Link at the 36th annual Fiesta Patronales Puertorriqueñas Festival in Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL in 2018 and following that up the very next year by headlining at The Black Las Vegas Food Festival on the Raw Remedies Stage hosted by Bar University TV & Blackbook Media in 2019, Dre has been a consistent voice in underground hip hop. In late 2021, Dre Marro’s biggest event to date was co-headlining alongside respected Chicago Drill artist King Louie in Racine, WI at the Roma Lodge. The past few years have been a defining time for Dre Marro, since first working with producer and artist Colossal Mind. Both respected artists have released collaborative singles such as “Midwest Mayhem”, “The Bounce” and “Saving Grace” as well a joint EP “The Talent Show”. “Legacy” has marked a new beginning and a very dominant year for Dre Marro, making a very strong and clear statement.


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Songwriter | Saxophonist |National Recording Artist
Derwin Friday a professional saxophonist, national recording artist, and businessman. Going by the stage name D. Friday or simply Friday, he grew up in multi-rural churches that poured musical influence into his heart and soul. He began crafting his sound at nine and has been nonstop ever since.
He's the co-founder and lead of 5th and York- A Charlotte-based jazz ensemble formed in 2007. Along with Derwin on sax, the six-member group consists of a lead vocalist, drummer, guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist. Their music can be described as smooth contemporary natural vibes that grab the audience's attention—heading local events in the Charlotte metro area and others down south.
Opening for Earth, Wind, and Fire, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Anthony Hamilton, and more, The group dropped their debut album, “Nascentum”, in 2011 and with a follow-up in 2014 titled “All In”. The latest Venture, a live alum entitled “No Chaser” is accompanied by a Video production Executively Produced by Friday.
In 2012, he launched Baby Brothers Entertainment, LLC. The pragmatic umbrella sets the tone of elegance for his style, events, performances, and work in the music industry.
When creating his music, Derwin draws inspiration from a variety of sources including activist/writer James Baldwin, the legendary Stevie Wonder, and folk-rock artist James Taylor. This multi-dimensional inventiveness continues to propel his artistry forward. He's consistently redefining his impulses, curiosity, and complex nature to try something new every day.

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David James Brinston has been writing, producing, and performing Blues and Southern Soul for more than 25 years in the blues/southern soul genre. David is a Grammy Nominated American Recording Artist who has made significant contributions to Soul and Blues music internationally.
1992 He recorded “Hit and Run” David’s first Album and “Slow Down from the Run Around.” In 1993 He recorded “Two Way Love Affair “his biggest hit and still today is one of his most requested songs. David Brinston released "Poundtown” in April 2022 and in 2023 has two hot new singles climbing up the charts. They are “A Woman in Love and “If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It. David tours and headlines numerous events including numerous "big stages" in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and many other venues across the country.
The Mississippi State Legislature enacted legislation to establish historical markers across the state to recognize blues artists from Mississippi who have made significant contributions to Southern Soul "Blues" music. In 2010, David was recognized by the Mississippi Blues Commission with the placement of a historical marker in his hometown of Clarksdale, MS; shared with the late, great Mr. Sam Cooke. David has performed on shows with Millie Jackson, Dorothy Moore, William Bell, Tyrone Davis, Johnny Taylor, Freddy Jackson, Clarence Carter, Peggy Scott, and many others. David is a writer and top-of-the-charts maker with great singing creditably and more than fifteen Albums.
At present, David now has his own Limited Liability Corporation and is recording with Delta Down, LLC (also known as David Brinston Enterprises).“If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” is a rating grabber! It is an upbeat, dance tune that tells a story about relationships, love, and keeping the family
together.

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