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Socially Sparked Moments 2018

The artists, organizations and causes featured in Socially Sparked News illuminated our lives this year and this decade. We would like to thank each and every one of them for inspiring us with their top 3 moments and for taking time from their busy schedules  to share their top Socially Sparked® Moments.

Global Conversations for a Better World Intensify During UN Week
5 years ago

Global Conversations for a Better World Intensify During UN Week

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Global conversations for a better world intensify this week as a variety of activities surrounding UN Week and the 73rd United Nations General Assembly take place in New York City …
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September Sparks Awareness for Suicide Prevention, Cancers, Food Safety +
6 years ago

September Sparks Awareness for Suicide Prevention, Cancers, Food Safety +

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]September sparks awareness for suicide, cancers, food safety and many more important health and social initiatives. The return to fall starts an active calendar of monthly and weekly campaigns designed …
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Music Takes Over NYC in June – New York Music Month
6 years ago

Music Takes Over NYC in June – New York Music Month

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Music takes over NYC in June with the return of New York Music Month (NYMM). New Yorkers and tourists alike are sure to find an event to whet their …
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Power of Music to Melt Hostilities: Quote of the Week
6 years ago

Power of Music to Melt Hostilities: Quote of the Week

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The power of music to melt hostilities is the message of The Socially Sparked Quote of the Week by internationally renowned American pianist Byron Janis. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

“Music has the power …
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Voicing What Comes Naturally: Spotlight Artist Roger Thomas
6 years ago

Voicing What Comes Naturally: Spotlight Artist Roger Thomas

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Roger Thomas sets it straight – when you break down his Vocal Play Group -– Naturally 7 — it’s simply voicing what comes naturally. The Musical Director and MC recently …
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Jazz Day Closes April Sparks Worldwide
6 years ago

Jazz Day Closes April Sparks Worldwide

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International Jazz Day closes April Sparks with celebrations in over 190 countries from around the world. This year’s global host city is St. Petersberg, Russia, which will lead the festivities …
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Jazz Songstress Spider Saloff Heats Up New York
6 years ago

Jazz Songstress Spider Saloff Heats Up New York

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jazz Songstress Spider Saloff heats up New York City and environs this weekend with two sizzling hot cabaret shows. The Socially Sparked spotlight artist and award-winning sultry jazz and cabaret …
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On Harmony by Norman Granz: Quote of the Week
6 years ago

On Harmony by Norman Granz: Quote of the Week

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Harmony by jazz impresario Norman Granz (1918 – 2001) is this week’s Socially Sparked Quote of the Week. Known as one of the most influential producers of the 20th …
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Scott Sharrard & Friends Live from NYC’s Irving Plaza
6 years ago

Scott Sharrard & Friends Live from NYC’s Irving Plaza

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Scott Sharrard & Friends live from NYC’s Irving Plaza brought down the house last night. Dubbed the ‘secret show’ orchestrated by Grammy-nominee Sharrard, (former musical director/guitarist/vocalist of The Gregg Allman …
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Vocal Group Raise Their Voices for Social Change
6 years ago

Vocal Group Raise Their Voices for Social Change

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vocal group Naturally 7 raise their voices for social change simultaneously creating beautiful harmonies and messages. The New York City-based group offers artistically innovative and feel-good sounds to convey emotion …
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Full Live Stream Ahead for 60th Annual Grammy Awards
6 years ago

Full Live Stream Ahead for 60th Annual Grammy Awards

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Full live stream ahead for The 60th annual GRAMMY Awards® and all the action leading up to tonight’s live broadcast from New York’s Madison Square Garden. James Cordon hosts the …
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NYC Red Carpet Ready for Grammys® Return
6 years ago

NYC Red Carpet Ready for Grammys® Return

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NYC is red carpet ready for the GRAMMYS® return this week. It’s been 15 years since the Recording Academy™ last brought the Grammy Awards® to New York and the …
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Five Socially Sparked Oscar Nominee Facts to Know
6 years ago

Five Socially Sparked Oscar Nominee Facts to Know

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Five Socially Sparked® Oscar® Nominee facts you should know. The Academy Awards® reveals this year’s nominees with Diversity and Equality ever present. The Shape of Water leads the list …
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Razzies Reveal 2018 Nominees: Hollywood’s Worst List
6 years ago

Razzies Reveal 2018 Nominees: Hollywood’s Worst List

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Razzies® reveal 2018 nominees for Hollywood’s worst of the worst offerings. The announcement comes one day before nominees for Hollywood’s best of the best are revealed. Transformers: The Last …
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Women’s Movement Re-Energizes with New 2018 Focus
6 years ago

Women’s Movement Re-Energizes with New 2018 Focus

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Women’s Movement re-energizes with new 2018 focus – The Polls. More specifically, mobilizing people to register and vote aiming at the mid-term elections and beyond. It’s evident that yesterday’s …
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Legendary Zombies Bassist Jim Rodford is Dead
6 years ago

Legendary Zombies Bassist Jim Rodford is Dead

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Legendary Zombies bassist Jim Rodford (Kinks, Argent) is dead (July 1941 – January 20, 2018). Rodford, a featured Socially Sparked News Spotlight story — was an incredible musician, loving husband …
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Return of The Women’s March 2018
6 years ago

Return of The Women’s March 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The return of the Women’s March 2018 marks the anniversary of its historic inaugural year. On Saturday, January 20, 2018, millions of women and people of all genders across the …
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We Interrupt Our Digital News Site Temporarily…
6 years ago

We Interrupt Our Digital News Site Temporarily…

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We interrupt our digital news site temporarily as we are moving for the New Year! Please accept our apologies for the lack of Real News while we make the …
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January Sparks Health and Social Justice Awareness
6 years ago

January Sparks Health and Social Justice Awareness

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]January sparks health and social justice awareness campaigns and celebrations galore. Mark your calendars as the month is filled with activities and events sure to get you Socially Sparked®. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image …
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