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(Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) April 29, 2010 — Unlikely but true, the neo-soul music artist from Guyana with the strange name of Nhojj will be headlining at Gay Pride festivities from New York to Colorado this June. His six-city American GAY Pride Tour will climax with his a cappella rendition of the National Anthem in Indianapolis, IN on June 12.
After hearing Nhojj’s work, Michael Manning, Entertainment Co-Chair of Circle City IN Pride Festival 2010 invited Nhojj to open their gala celebration with the Star Spangle Banner. Nhojj immediately accepted. “The National Anthem is perfect for Gay Prides, because it celebrates the spirit of the brave–those who strive for their freedom against all odds,” Nhojj explains. He will perform a set of his award winning music later that day, including a new version of “Fighting for Love (the Warrior Song).” Also performing will be multi-platinum recording artist Taylor Dayne, and American Idol sixth season runner-up Blake Lewis.
Nhojj kicks off the tour on June 3 in Kansas City , MO. He will give a special performance at the “Show Me Pride” annual Quilt Dinner, an evening of remembrance as well as a celebratory hope for a future with a cure for AIDS. The Quilt Dinner and the Quilt Tent Display have become staples of the “Show Me Pride” Festival, one of the nations largest displayers of quilt panels.
Other cities on the Nhojj American GAY Pride Tour are Fort Collins, CO, “Pride in the Park,” June 5; Nyack, NY, “VCS Gay Pride Rockland,” June 13; Providence, RI, “Rhode Island Pride Fest,” June 19; and Lexington, KY, “Lexington Pride Festival,” June 26.
Nhojj made history twice in the last five months. Primarily he became the first ever black male to win an OUTMusic award for his song “Love,” voted 2009 Outstanding R&B/Soul Song of the Year by The Alliance of LGBT Recording Artists & Performers. Nhojj received congratulations from BET/Centric TV Soul Sessions for being a “Black history and a gay history first!”
More surprisingly his gay music video “Love” made it all the way to the #1 spot on the mainstream MTV Music Top 100 chart, ahead of Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. It is one of the most viewed videos on the MTV Music All Time chart.
Nhojj has recorded 6 CD’s and a DVD directed by Emmy-nominated David Cote. He has been featured in The Advocate and A&U America’s AIDS Magazine.
International Indie recording artist Nhojj is slated to perform “Love” at the 2009 OUTMusic Awards, the biggest night in LGBT entertainment, and the only gala ceremony of its kind in the world. The event takes place at the legendary Webster Hall in New York City Tuesday, December 8, 2009.
Nhojj grew up in Guyana and Trinidad, where he performed for the Presidents of both countries, and began this year by returning to his Caribbean roots performing “Love” at the 2009 Barbados Music Awards. He is proud to be ending the year performing at the 2009 OMA’s, where “Love” is nominated in the “OUTStanding R&B/Soul Song” category.
Over the years Nhojj has released 5 CDs, and an unplugged live DVD by Emmy nominated director Bill Cote. He has performed at Lincoln Center, and toured the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. His music has been played on radio stations in over 125 countries.
It is not always easy for an Indie artist, especially if you’re black, gay and from the Caribbean, but it’s Nhojj’s faith and love of music and song writing that has kept him going through the rough times.
“Love” is a song about romantic love. It is a celebration of the joy of sexual intimacy. Indie director Kirk Shannon-Butts used “Love” as the theme song to “Blueprint” – a story of 2 black men who fall in love, which screened at 2008 Cannes International Film Festival. “Love is universal and is for everyone,” Nhojj says, “gay, straight, young, old, those of every faith and nationality —everyone! One day soon, our world will acknowledge this undeniable truth.”
This is Nhojj’s second OMA nomination. His first was in 2004, when his social injustice CD “Someday Peace Love & Freedom” was nominated for “Outstanding New Recording.” Songs on that album covered issues ranging from homelessness to homophobia. Nhojj chose “Fighting for Love,” an original composition about a warrior fighting against ignorance and hatred, to perform at a special OMA Nominee showcase held at Fez in NYC that year.
Nhojj says of his music, “I want it to be uplifting and affirming. I want to inspire… Just as the OMA’s are a celebration of LGBT music, I want my music to be a celebration of life.”
Tickets for the 2009 OMAs can be pre-purchased for $25.00. Special Group discounts of 10 or more are available. Please visit www.outmusic.com to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door for $40.00.
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About OUTMusic
OUTMusic is a premier 501c3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to honoring, supporting and advocating on behalf of underrepresented openly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered artists and performers. The organization was founded by life partners Dan Martin and Michael Biello over 18 years ago to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBT recording artists and performers. Our mission is to ensure that underrepresented OUT artists/entertainers have equal and inclusive presence in the mainstream entertainment industry. We work to put an end to homophobia in the entertainment industry and the world we live in through education, advocating and raising awareness, thus bridging the gaps that exists. We educate, advocate and raise awareness with the goal of bridging the gaps. OUTMusic work with the mindset, Freedom Of Expression IS OUTMusic.
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Alsura is an organization that is making a difference in our community by raising funds and awareness about HIV/AIDS. I am honored to donate my talents to such a worthy cause. Its the 10th Annual White Attire Affair.
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