The Year 2020 truly has turned out to be one that goes down in the history books with all the violence, death, and Covid-19, which is the most devasting. I am still trying to process the situation to have a better understanding about the Corona Virus first and far most, the other two has been around since dirt and not going anywhere. As I am semi lock downed there is a need to provide for myself so the trip to the store, gas station and other necessity on a weekly run is all I am doing at this point. Now every now and then there is a need to just get out and see the world is a must, so a quick trip to Galveston, Texas to cruise the seawall or a drive out in the county such as Highway 6, up toward Austin is a nice outing for me.

Now on the business side of life it has a good side and a bad one, as entertainment is my lifestyle and now an escape from what is going on, it’s a time for me now to focus more on the artist and their music, the arts in general. The artists are not doing well during this time and their art is how they make a living, but with all that is going on with the virus, not being able to perform has taken a toll on the artist. But, this also include others such as the entertainment administration and anyone who works in other areas of entertainment like the publications that keep the readers updated on the industry, the videos and support personnel of the arts such as FOH, BOH, Ushers, Box Office, ticket takers, the stagehand’s, production crews, electricians, lighting, sound, teamsters, security and the wardrobe crew are all feeling the affects of what’s going on. This impact also creates a problem with Broadway is closed until 2021, Cirque is filing for bankruptcy, Feld laid off 90% of its workforce permanently, cruise ship performers are out of work, theme park performer waiting to be called back to work. Performing arts organizations such as schools, choirs, theaters, orchestras, dance companies are trying to figure out how they will continue to employ anyone in the field.

This is a time for the industry to stay strong and reach out to one another and show love to each other, and if you know anyone in the support personal of the arts reach out to them and give a virtual hug. Donate to the art organizations and keep the arts alive, it is all for the mind, body and soul….

Publisher/Founder
Carolyn D. Baker

Please everyone Stay Safe and follow the guidelines

The Founder/Publisher Carolyn D. Baker a native of Southern California moved to San Antonio, Texas in the early 80’s, where she began her journalism career with the oldest Black Newspaper San Antonio Register.

The new millennium brought Carolyn to Houston, Texas in pursuit of starting Jamsource/Runway Magazine™. She realized that the emerging entertainment and fashion scene needed a more in depth source to spotlight the independent as well, as national. We strive to make the magazine cater to the readers by supplying quality articles related to all the facets of the arts.

Jamsource/Runway serves the interest of everyone who enjoys living life to the fullest while standing firm on issues that impact our State and World.

Our target group of people are the ones who like finding adventure in their own backyard and beyond!

Jamsource™/Runway Fashion Source© Magazineis a strong supporter of the Arts and have participated in several community and national events with sponsorship and hosting.

2008 – Hosted 8Th Anniversary Cosmic Fall & Winter Fashion & So. Texas Extravaganza, Houston, TX.


2010 – Hosted Beautiful Bold Curves Runway Show, Houston, TX.


2012 – Hosted Beautiful Bold Curves Runway Show, Houston, TX.


2012 – HALS Awards, Beverly Hills, CA.

2013 – NBA All-Stars Golf and Legends of Basketball, Houston, TX.


2014 – Houston’s FUNomenal Family Festival, Houston, TX.



2015 – Fall of Signature Essence (FOSE) Runway Show, Houston, TX.



There Is More To Come So Stay Tuned !




 

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Singer Robert Hawkins is an independent artist who has an incredible drive for music ministry and is a one-man machine when it comes to building and managing his music career. Robert is a Michigan native who has released a Billboard Chart-topping EP - RESERVED and HAPPY Music DVD that debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top Music Videos Chart. His current Urban Inspirational single "Finished Work" showcases Robert's exuberant contemporary Gospel and Worship style.

Robert is bringing his fervent worship and edgy urban praise to the virtual space. Robert kicks off his "Worship N The Warehouse Virtual Tour" this week. From July 24 - August 1 fans can join Robert, his band, his singers, and his dancers for a vibrant virtual worship experience. The "Worship N The Warehouse Virtual Tour" will stream across multiple platforms by multiple tour sponsors and organizations.

"I'm doing this tour to bring some Hope, Joy and happiness into homes across the world during this pandemic," Robert says. "This tour is a reminder that God is still in control. This tour is also a way for me to introduce my original music that I've recorded and released to the world via the virtual space!"

Fans can watch and worship on Facebook or Youtube from July 24 - August 1 and stream Robert's "Worship N The Warehouse Virtual Tour".

"Worship N The Warehouse Virtual Tour" Schedule:

July 24 8PM EST Facebook.com/WorldWonFC

July 25 6PM EST Facebook.com/PATMOSCHAPELSDA

July 26 11:30AM & 6PM EST Facebook.com/EmpowermentChristianChurch and YouTube.com - Empowerment Christian Church

July 27 7PM CST Facebook.com/GraceTempleSDA

July 28 8PM EST Facebook.com/SoundsofWorshipTour
and YouTube.com - Sounds of Worship

July 29 8PM EST Facebook.com/LamptonBaptistChurch.org

July 30 7PM CST Facebook.com/CTLGCWFF
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July 31 7PM EST Facebook.com/ExclusiveMediaExchangeLLC

Aug 1 8PM EST Facebook.com/IamRHawkins

“Murk Fiercely Unleashes Empowering Album Against The Degradation of Women – 31 GANG 
featuring Dee-1, D. McGhee and Mr. Del. ”

Memphis, TN  -- Murk aka "Ms. P31" is an ordained minister, author, and one of Christian music's most powerful and outspoken female rap artists.  She released her KINGDOM KULTURE album in 2017 and P31 EP in 2015.  The "P31" title track and music video spread virally and on national television earning her the monicker "Ms. P31".  The anthem sparked a movement fueling her mission to influence and empower women of all ages to discover their God-given power and purpose in the world.

Murk’s P31 EP was a calling for women and all people to realize their self-identity and be confident in it.  Murk has released an all-new album that is a lion of an album with a hard-hitting declaration of war against the enemy – particularly the work of the enemy running rapidly throughout the music industry.  31 GANG signifies Murk’s aggressive and clear statement against negative and degrading music about women in the mainstream hip-hop music genre.

Murk explains the inspiration behind 31 GANG and expresses her frustration with the promotion of degrading content by the music industry:

"My 31 GANG album was inspired by my frustration with the culture that is being promoted by female rappers in the hip-hop industry. The music and messaging that impacts young girls and women has gotten progressively worse.  More and more music contains over-sexualized messages glorifying a new form of prostitution while placing all value on a woman’s body and sexual abilities.  Over the years, I’ve watched the image of women rapidly decline in music and it has become extremely vain.  This negative influence has caused women to become more concerned about appearances and material possessions.  I want listeners who are caught up in vanity and bound by a spirit of Jezebel or charm to be released and made new This album is much more aggressive than my P31 album – it’s a war album!  31 GANG is a declaration of war between the spirit of Jezebel and the spirit of the Proverbs 31 woman.  31 GANG symbolizes an army of P31 women who are walking in righteousness and striving to live for God." 

Murk is not against any mainstream female rap artist, but she is against the spirit that is operating through them.  “I’ve long studied the lyrics and messages of today's mainstream music and this is my response to it,” she says.

31 GANG features rapper Dee-1 on "No Ring", which celebrates Kingdom love and relationships.  Powerful singer D. McGhee joins Murk on "Doin' The Most" that gives a shout out to the queens who are grinding and winning in life, all while keeping God first.  Dove and Grammy® Award-nominated artist, producer, and music mogul Mr. Del steps to the mic to collaborate with Murk on "Classic".  

31 GANG is released by Memphis, TN based record label Dedicated Music Group (DMG) and is available on all digital music outlets.  DMG is the indie label formed by Delmar Lawrence "Mr. Del" that has developed and released projects by Mr. Del, Mali Music, FRO, Murk, and countless iconic collaborations with Canton Jones, Uncle Reece, D. McGhee, Pettidee, Hee Sun Lee, and more. 

Lyrics from the single "31 Gang" 

“If a Barbie go to hell, she’ll smell like burnt plastic; It’s tragic, I’m tryin’ to stop that from happenin’. Female dogs go to the doghouse, no cappin’; Queens who love God go to the Palace, what’s happenin’.” 

Lyrics Inspired by Proverbs 5:5 “Her feet go down to death, Her steps lay hold of hell." and Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.”

This landmark exhibit features 160 works – 84 paintings, 47 drawings and 29 collages – produced from 1935 to 2000, including 54 works from the Art Museum of South Texas’ permanent collection and archives (the largest collection of Hood’s work in existence) and additional pieces from 65 museums, corporations, foundations and private collections located across Texas and America.

More than paintings on a wall, The Color of Being/El Color del Ser exhibition is interactive and innovative. It will encompass 11 galleries of the Art Museum of South Texas, the most space dedicated to an artist in Museum history, like no other artist has ever before.

The Color of Being/El Color del Ser introduces innovative hands-on technologies and educational interactives to bring Hood’s works of art to life and redefine the art museum experience.

This isn’t your typical art exhibit. Watch your image become an abstract work of art, deconstruct the style of Dorothy Hood, learn to paint and create a virtual painting in Dorothy’s unique style.

This unique Dorothy Hood perspective is waiting in Corpus Christi! Experience The Color of Being/El Color del Ser: DOROTHY HOOD at the Art Museum of South Texas through January 8, 2017.

View some of her work >>>

A Sit Down With Khoree ‘The Poet” And Jamsource Runway Magazine
As Khoree ‘The Poet’ trailblaze across Texas on his way to Louisiana, Jamsource had an opportunity to sit down for a minute before his Ladies Night show in Houston, presented by SugarBabee Records. The artist is truly a Contemporary Spoken Word/R&B performer with clever, thought provoking poems that he expresses with a silky-smooth sound, mixed with Jazz/R&B instrumental elements. He has performed to open acts as Bruce Bruce and others.

The Gospel Single, Thank You, featuring Lenny Williams, was recently released in April 2018.  The single was produced by Levi Seacer (New Power Generation and former Music Director to Prince.)
Additional releases include 2016 The Love Movement CD which includes 3 singles listed 'For Your Consideration' in the 58th Annual Grammys. The CD is produced by Saxophonist Ric Alexander (Tony Toni Tone), Producer Andre Rivers (has produced 13 gold Records) and Guitarist Levi Seacer  (Musical Director for Prince).

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VERA AND JOSEPH DRESNER FOUNDATION GRANTS $1 MILLION TO MOTOWN MUSEUM EXPANSION!

Grant announcement kicks off 2020 with continued momentum following a milestone year celebrating 60 years of Motown 60th anniversary

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2020 —Motown Museum is beginning 2020 on a high note, today announcing a $1 million grant from the West Bloomfield, Michigan-based Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation to further its expansion campaign. Motown Museum Chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry made the announcement.

The foundation is lending support to phase one of the expansion—Hitsville Next—Motown Museum’s creative hub for entrepreneurship designed to offer innovative education and community engagement programs. The programming made possible through Hitsville Next is designed to activate and inspire future generations of creatives, artists and entrepreneurs.

The $1 million grant is the most recent contribution to Motown Museum’s expansion initiative after announcing it had reached a significant halfway funding milestone—$25 million—during the Hitsville Next groundbreaking in September as part of the museum’s Motown 60 Weekend celebration.

“Announcing we achieved halfway to our fundraising goal and the celebration surrounding phase 1 of our expansion groundbreaking was a memorable highlight in a truly historic 2019 for Motown Museum,” Terry said. “As we move in 2020, we are both gratified and inspired to see that the momentum established last year is continuing to fuel exciting new progress and support for the vision of expansion.”

The Dresner Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives in positive ways through grants focused on health, youth and animal welfare. Their mission is to partner with organizations to create opportunities and provide access to underserved youth. The foundation supports youth programs that foster self-empowerment and self-esteem through academic, artistic, personal or social enrichment.

“One of the key pillars of our mission is to help organizations develop and sustain programs that empower children and their families to help them unlock life-changing opportunities,” said Virginia Romano, CEO of Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation. “Hitsville Next is the core of the expansion and home to a creative hub specifically designed to educate, inspire and support promising young artists and entrepreneurs. Vera and Joseph were proud to call Detroit home. We are delighted to continue their legacy by supporting the museum’s innovative work, impactful educational initiatives and community engagement efforts that will continue to help elevate and transform families in our community.”

Already one of Michigan’s leading cultural institutions, the Motown Museum expansion will preserve the inspiration of Motown’s legacy for future generations. It will continue the organization’s goal to elevate the community and provide economic growth and regional enrichment for Detroiters and visitors alike.

“Hitsville Next will offer life-changing programming and opportunities for the next generation of creatives in a state-of-the-art facility,” Terry said. “Our vision for this phase of the expansion is directly aligned with the foundation’s focus on enriching lives through impactful resources that promote a strong sense of well-being in young people. Contributions like this grant from the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation are cornerstone to bringing our expanded museum to life, and we look forward to building on our fundraising progress in the year ahead.”

Announced in late 2016, the Motown Museum expansion will grow the museum to a 50,000-square-foot world-class entertainment and education tourist destination featuring dynamic, interactive exhibits, a performance theater, recording studios, an expanded retail experience and meeting spaces designed by renown architects and exhibit designers. When completed, the new museum campus will have a transformative impact on the surrounding Detroit neighborhoods, providing employment, sustainability and community pride by serving as an important catalyst for new investment and tourism in the historic area.

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