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David Crawford

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February 13, 2026
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By Nigeria Anderson

David Crawford: A Veteran Arranger

David Crawford is a Flutist, composer,arranger and producer. Crawford has spent decades shaping the sound of American music. His résumé reads like a tour through R&B and Soul history, with credits that include Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, Bill Withers, Vesta Williams, René & Angela, and Con Funk Shun. Now, during Black History Month, Crawford returns with a newly remixed version of his single Africa Nouveau, available on all major platforms. The remix places Crawford’s flute at the center of the musical conversation. On the original version, he shared the lead with acclaimed trumpeter Nolan Shaheed, a longtime friend and collaborator. Nolan played with Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Both versions of Africa Nouveau are vibrant, with textures of modern Jazz. Africa Nouveau Remix serves as the first release from his forthcoming album Something Borrowed, Something New. The project reflects his musical talents we’ve all come to enjoy.

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David Sosa

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May 10, 2021
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By Nigeria Anderson

Journey: To Love EP

David Sosa, a New York based singer/songwriter, is promoting his EP Journey: To Love. David was introduced to musical stylings such as Opera, Jazz standards and Broadway that allowed for him to build an eclectic taste and multi-genre performances. While sonically contemporary, David’s musical influences stemmed from 90’s R&B which grew outward into the soul music of the 60’s and 80’s. Powerhouses such as Luther Vandross and Donny Hathaway to prominent women like Patti Labelle, Mariah Carey and Rachelle Ferrell significantly added to David Sosa’s soundscape. Sosa has toured with Nashville artist Tim Dillinger as part of his trio Soulkiss working alongside Charlene Moore, Patsy Moore and Susaye Green. Songstress and longtime friend Ramona Montanez who’s also featured as a vocalist and co- writer for his EP Journey: To Love may be seen touring with him locally.

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FREEDOM IMANI

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October 29, 2015
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By Nigeria Anderson

NEW LIVE RECORDING WITH FREEDOM IMANI “BREVE”

His name is Freedom Imani singer, songwriter, actor, vocal coach, record producer and gospel recording artist who is a faithful servant of God. Freedom is currently working on his New Album Breve an Unplug Live Recording which will be held on November 7, 2015, in Maryland, ( http://www.eventbrite.com/e/breve-freedom-imani-live-tickets-18176070115) Freedom is known for his volume of work with industry notables. He has been on a UK Tour with Pockets, featured in a Broadway Musical TIMELESS Live In L.A., working on a new book The Puzzle and Reality Show The NewFree Movement for WeTv. Freedom is no stranger to us here at Urbanbuzzmag.com, he is a true Key Player and we know that means Talent. His dedication to excellence, style and giving people music is his dream. For those of us who actually kept on dreaming despite the odds can testify only the strong survive. In today’s quick fast and in a hurry digital music genre, some people leave out being authentic for artificial to get that $1.29. Not Freedom, he is one of the last of soon to be legends who will continue to give you Song, Music, Grooves, Jazz, Blues and Gospel that will have you say yes! music to my ears.

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