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Phyllis Hyman (July 6, 1949 - June 30, 1995) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Pittsburgh. Hyman was a singer-songwriter & actress.
Releasing her first solo self-titled album in 1977, it wasn’t until 1985 where she joined the Philadelphia International Records roster, where she dropped her first PIR album titled “Living All Alone” [...]

The Phillies and Philadelphia International Records are teaming up to host the 7th annual Sound of Philadelphia Celebration on Friday, June 18, at Citizens Bank Park, prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Minnesota Twins.
Held in honor of Black Music Month, the evening pays tribute to the legendary music of Kenneth [...]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter-producer duo of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff received honorary doctor of music degrees last month from Berklee College of Music.
Before receiving their degrees, Gamble and Huff participated in a luncheon hosted at the David Friend Recital Hall at the Berklee College of Music. Berklee and Boston Arts [...]

Soul diva Patti LaBelle turns 66 years old today. May 24, 1944 marks the day Patti was brought into this world, she grew up singing in a local Baptist choir, and in 1960 teamed with friend Cindy Birdsong to form a group called the Ordettes.
Patti has won 2 Grammy Awards and has been nominated about [...]

Legendary ‘Sound of Philadelphia’ Pioneers Received First Honorary Doctor of Music Degrees Together in Near 50-Year Songwriting Partnership.
Kenneth Gamble Delivered Commencement Address to Berklee Graduates, Families and Invited Guests.
Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter-producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff was honored together with doctor of music degrees [...]