[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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[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 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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[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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[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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[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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[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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[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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[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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[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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[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 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 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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[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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[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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[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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[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 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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[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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