Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jill Scott and more feature in Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame 2017
The Philadelphia Music Alliance has announced this year’s inductees for the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame, and 2017 is all about soul. From Jill Scott to McFadden & Whitehead to Sister Sledge, the honorees come from different decades and genres but all have made significant contributions in music and Philadelphia.
Philly’s Walk of Fame to Welcome Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle
Philadelphia’s Music Alliance will induct a line-up of influential musicians spanning a wide range of genres to its Walk of Fame, including local favorites Jill Scott and Patti LaBelle.
Women dominate Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame, class of 2017
It’s ladies’ night every Saturday night for Bob Pantano, a/k/a “Mr. Saturday Night,” and this year, women rule not only the airwaves, but the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame, class of 2017.
Watch Jimmy Fallon Induct the Roots Onto Philadelphia Walk of Fame
“They defy genre, they can play any type of music, they can appeal to all different audiences, they’re smart, they’re talented, they can do it all,” ‘Tonight Show’ host says of his beloved house band.
PMA, Walk of Fame hold gala for The Roots, Cinderella, Billie Holiday, and more
There is much to celebrate when the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) holds its first evening gala in 20-plus years for the Walk of Fame induction ceremony, cohosted with the Avenue of the Arts.