::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Atlanta, GA — Writer, director, producer, and actor, Edward Fernandez’s stage play  What God Joined Together is slated for a run at the historic Fox Theatre on April 25th at 8pm. After a successful run at the Ferst Center For The Arts during Valentines weekend, the New Orleans native is showing no signs of slowing down and every indication of following in the footsteps of his admitted role model, Tyler Perry.  Being the youngest African American male to ever book the Fox’s main stage, (which seats almost 5,000 people) what the advantageous 26-year old Edward Fernandez does here can definitely catapult him to the place that has taken others many years to get to. “For years, I struggled with promoting and providing a platform for what others perceived as million dollar talent on what I knew was a welfare budget… and to now have a show at the Fox Theatre, after failing many, many-many times, is no small thing and I’m beyond grateful,” he ...

buzzz worthy. . .  In honor of September being Gospel Music Heritage Month, heres a throw back to Shirley Murdock, one of many artists that enjoy singing gospel ad R&B music. By Mona Austin        Shirley Murdock is cooking up nourishment for the heart and soul  with her sophomore gospel recording, Soul Food, a multi-format CD.        Upon her buoyant return, the acclaimed singer redresses a subject  that is closely associated with her name: relationship with oneself and  God.        The first serving from her upcoming sophomore album is "I LoveMe  Better than That," a self-esteem boosting groove seasoned deliciously  with positive attitude and a guttural garnish of ad libs at the end that  make you want a second helping.       Her second album is intended to inspire all Shirley Murdock fans  t...

buzzz worthy. . . Musical production hits the New York City’s Off-Off-Broadway scene, starring acclaimed R&B/Gospel artist Shirley Murdock as well as playwright/ composer Tyrone Stanley (New York, NY- July 12, 2013)-- Soul on Fire  will be performed as a part of the  Midtown International Theatre Festival  (MITF), produced by Onyx Vizion Productions, Inc. of the Bronx, New York. The performances will be held on the Main Stage at the June Havoc Theatre July 16 (6pm); July 18 (8:30pm); July 19 (8pm); July 20 (1pm); and July 21 (3pm). The theatre is located at  312 West 36th Street, 1st Floor, New York NY, 10018 . Tickets are currently on sale for $18. You may purchase tickets by calling (866) 811-4111, or you can purchase tickets online at  www.midtownfestival.org .  Soul on Fire  is an inspiring musical revolving around the eternal themes of love and sacrifice. The setting exists in a utopian society called “Golden City,” and yet the a...

buzzz worthy. . . Veteran vocalist Shirley Murdock recently stopped by the syndicated radio program, The Tom Joyner Morning Show’s Red Velvet Studios in Dallas to perform some of her classic tunes alongside brilliant gospel songs from her best-selling new CD, “The Journey” (Tyscot Records). Murdock’s celestial alto can be heard on songs such as her current Top 20 smash, “Dream,” on the website www.video.blackamericaweb.com starting the week of January 24, 2012. Tyscot Records is issuing Murdock’s new gospel radio single, “Lord, You Reign,” in the coming weeks. The rousing song of praise was written by Murdock in collaboration with Tyscot founder and recording artist, Dr. Leonard Scott, and his daughter, Katherine.   Murdock is best known for her `80s era Top 10 R&B hits such as the gold-selling “As We Lay,” “Go On Without You” and “Husband.” Since 1999, Murdock has recorded three top-tier gospel album including her latest CD, “The Journey” (Tyscot Records).”  It was r...

Legendary Soul Singer To Perform “Dream” At Pre-Dedication Musical Tribute On The Mall And At Post-Dedication “Lift Every Voice Gospel Extravaganza” On Sunday, August 28th – 48 years after he gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech before 250,000 people on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, a national monument will be dedicated to fallen civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Thousands are pouring into Washington, D.C. for a week of events leading up to the unveiling ceremony where President Obama will speak Sunday morning. Legendary soul singer, Shirley Murdock (best known for her 1986 gold-selling classic, “As We Lay”), is coming to the nation’s capitol to sing her new radio hit “Dream” (from her forthcoming CD “Live: The Journey”) at two official Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication events. The powerhouse vocalist will be backed by The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication Choir at the Pre-Dedication Concert Ceremony (also featuring Patti LaBelle, Mary Chapin Ca...