NEWS RELEASE
MIDLAND CULTURAL CENTRE
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Dubbed ‘Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul’ by her fans and peers, and named by CBC Music as one of the ’25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever’, Jully Black is a true Canadian Icon. Midland Cultural Centre is excited to present Ms Black as their third musical feature in their 2018 Black History Month concert series!
As a platinum selling recording artist, her music career has yielded multiple singles reaching the Top 10 pop, R&B and dance music charts. She has taken home multiple Juno Awards, earned many industry accolades and was hand-selected to sing for the Queen of England.
With her powerhouse vocals, hilarious personality and love of people, Jully Black is truly every woman. Her passion for philanthropy has taken her to the shantytowns of Bangladesh to the villages of South Africa, and all across Canada. As a woman of faith, she champions important causes and believes in using her career as a platform to inspire others to celebrate the greatness that lies within each of us.
As a songwriter, Jully has written music that has touched the hearts of her fans and collaborated with industry heavyweights such as Sean Paul and Destiny’s Child, among many others. She has shared the stage with superstars such as The Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Celine Dion, Elton John and Etta James to name a few.
She has been nominated for multiple Geminis and is a major presence in the Canadian media and entertainment industry. As former host and media correspondent for CTV’s etalk, Jully was chosen to interview global megastars such as Jay-Z, Oprah Winfrey, and former president Bill Clinton. She has also appeared in films, television, and in theatre.
Jully recently launched her own record label, Jully Black Entertainment Inc., and continues to expand her reach by becoming the inaugural artist signed to the US label, The Officials Music Group. Through this joint venture, Jully is first lady of this up-and-coming label.
Friday, Feb. 23 - doors: 7:30 p.m., show: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $40 / $45 - Order online here
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