NASHVILLE, TN — The iconic Violins of Hope Nashville is coming to Middle Tennessee. Three years in the making, this historical project will feature more than 30 events planned between now and June, that is designed to educate, enrich and inspire. The catalyst for Violins of Hope Nashville is a collection of 32 instruments owned by Jewish musicians who experienced unspeakable horrors in Nazi concentration camps. Restored by Israeli luthiers Amnon and Avshi Weinstein, the instruments – have been the subject of a best-selling book “Violins of Hope” (by James A. Grymes) and an acclaimed documentary (“Violins of Hope Strings…
Author: Janice Malone
NASHVILLE, TN —Celebrated NCAA athlete and Meharry medical student, Nantambu Fentress offers insight and complete transparency on the success and failures of achieving his life-long dream in his inspiring new book. In Faith and Follow-Through: A Dream Conquered, the young Renaissance man shares the blue print to defying the odds and the power of persistence in today’s world. “I realized that I was selfish. When people asked about my story, I was uncomfortable answering because I didn’t want it to sound as if I was bragging. I was once told that my story wasn’t for me, but it was for…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The highly anticipated, new feel good film, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, opens in theaters nationally March 16th. The film is based on the hit contemporary Christian song of the same name, by superstar group MercyMe. The band’s lead singer, Bart Millard suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father. His childhood and relationship with his dad inspired him to write the ‘I Can Only Imagine’ hit song. But the unknown backstory behind the song is even more inspiring than the song itself. Nashville’s own Amy Grant, often known as the ‘Queen…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Last week the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) and the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a stamp in honor of legendary performer and civil rights activist Lena Horne. The unveiling took place in the conference room of the post office on Royal Parkway. NMAAM Chief Curator Steven Lewis gave remarks detailing some of the many highlights of the legendary Ms. Horne’s lengthy and illustrious career, that spanned from film, music, Broadway television and a lifetime of dedication to civil rights and equality for all. “Lena Horne is, without a doubt, one of the…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — The 90th Annual Academy Awards will take place this Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Hollywood. Nashville’s own Belcourt Theatre is currently showing three film shorts that are all nominated for Oscars in the category of Live Action Short Film. This is the 13th year the Belcourt has featured films in all three Academy Awards categories of Animated, Live Action, and Documentary Short Film. All three of the nominated film directors spoke exclusively to the Tennessee Tribune about their films and shared their sentiments on what it’s like for them to actually get the nod…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Art enthusiasts and customers who have purchased the beautiful refined paintings of Nashville-based artist Joseph D. Love, Jr. are familiar with his prolific paintings of famous celebrities, ranging from Muhammad Ali to George Clinton, Prince, Nelson Mandela and so many more A-list names. His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Nashville Arts Magazine and numerous other magazines and newspapers, and Channel 5 local news, to list a few. But Joseph has a special interest in his heart for classic automobiles and has his own private collection of vintage Mercedes Benz cars. He also…
By Janice Malone BROWNSVILLE, TN — During this final week of Black History Month, the Tennessee Tribune salutes the undisputable Queen of Rock—Tennessee’s own Tina Turner. As the world knows, the hometown roots of this rock music legend began in the small-town areas of Nutbush and Brownsville Tennessee. Today at age 78, Ms. Tina has retired from her international touring schedule but she’s still creating projects for her legions of fans throughout the world. Next month the stage play musical ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ will make its world premiere at the Aldwych Theatre in London’s famed West End. Tina,…
By Janice Malone It seems that the old adage “necessity is the mother of invention” continues to ring true even in the 21st century, especially for ‘mompreneur’ Karen Byrd. The California-based business woman is the founder/creator of NATURAL GIRLS UNITED, a doll company that takes straight-haired dolls of different skin tones and gives them customized, ethnic textured hairstyles and clothing. https://www.naturalgirlsunited.com/natural-hair-dolls.html Less than 10 years ago, Natural Girls United was created while Karen was still working in corporate America. Today, she’s now sending her beautiful dolls to customers throughout the world. One third of her customers are from the United…
By Janice Malone Sip, Toast and make the most of Valentine’s Day 2018, not only with a special box of chocolates, but also add in a bottle of richly blended wine to make the day complete and even sweeter. This year’s ‘day of love’ might finally mean a marriage proposal, start a new relationship or just to show that special someone how much they’re loved. Rings, candy, dinners and flowers are indeed romantic but let the right bottle of vino help seal the deal with a toast that will hopefully last for a lifetime. And if not that long, at…
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Valentine’s Day 2018 is just around the corner and up the road. Love will be in there air and everywhere when the internationally acclaimed Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (HBE) bring their signature hip-hop jazz sound to Nashville on Feb. 14, 2018. Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s James K. Polk Theater. HBE, which is comprised of the seven sons of famed Jazz trumpeter and band leader Phil Cohran (Earth, Wind, and Fire, Chaka Khan) who have developed their own musical blend of hip hop, soul and funk, salsa, was just featured on Snoop Dogg’s new song, “Motivation” that was released about a…