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Divine Divine sign up to Black Grape Global for representation
Divine Divine are the hot British vocal gospel group who began their public journey as the runaway winners of the first Time 2 Shine talent search in 2011.

No1 in the Charts
We are pleased to announce that YolanDa Brown's Debut Album "April Showers May Flowers" is currently No 1 on the iTunes and Amazon Jazz Charts...

YolanDa Brown and The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at The Hammersmith Apollo(Debut Album Launch Concert)
February 2012 sees the release of Double MOBO Award Winning Saxophonist YolanDa Brown’s eagerly anticipated debut album, entitled "April Showers, May Flowers".

City Sleep Over with YolanDa Brown and The Prince's Trust at The Roof Terrace on One New Change
Forget muddy fields, lost tents and festival chaos. For the first time ever, Londoners will have the chance to camp in style high above the City’s rooftops at an exclusive event on One New Change’s roof terrace with YolanDa Brown.

Black Grape Global sign exclusive deal to produce acclaimed guitarist Femi Temowo's Album Launch Concert at Under The Bridge, London
Femi Temowo is a guitarist ‘par excellence’. He is highly regarded on the jazz and popular music scene around the world.
Femi studied jazz at Middlesex University under the great educator Stuart Hall (Loose Tubes).

Jazz Cafe welcomes back YolanDa Brown on December 2nd 2011 for a Album Preview Concert
Tickets are approaching sell out for this exclusive preview concert...Buy now to avoid disappointment.

Jools Holland and YolanDa Brown
YolanDa Brown plays with Jools Holland's Rythmn and Blues Orchestra at Kenwood House

YolanDa Brown made Patron of London Mayor Boris Johnson's MFYM strategy alongside Lord Lloyd-Webber, Sir Vernon Ellis & Jools Holland.
The Mayor of London launches new fund for music education in London. Boris Johnson has announced a new music charity, which will raise £2m by March 2012 to boost music education for children in London.

Guvna B to Tour alongside Lethal B, Ghetts and Dot Rotton
Guvna B confirmed on the Biggafish Nationwide Tour alongside Lethal B, Ghetts, Dot Rotton, Lady Leshur and more.

Surprise Piano Debut by YolanDa Brown at her Japan Benefit Concert
YolanDa Brown surprises everyone at Japan Benefit Concert by making her debut on the piano

YolanDa Brown booked to play with Mike Aremu and Kenny G in Nigeria
Sax Appeal 3 with Mike Aremu featuring Kenny G and YolanDa Brown

YolanDa Brown booked to play in Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Kenwood House
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
With special guest star SANDIE SHAW

Time2Shine Talent Quest airs this Sunday 19th June on OHTV Sky Channel 199
Guvna B and YolanDa Brown are amongst the Judging panel which also includes Mark Beswick and Mercy B, hosted by Josie D'arby

Guvna B headlines at United Noise
Guvna B has been booked to headline at the United Noise Festival.

YolanDa Brown Special Guest at Asa concert Live at the O2
Nigerian-French singer & songwriter ASA, pronounced ‘Asha’, will be performing at indigO2 for the first time on 5 June!

Asa will be live at the O2 with YolanDa Brown as special guest...

YolanDa Brown meets the Queen Today
YolanDa Brown has been invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace today by Her Majesty The Queen.

Guvna B meets Prime Minister at Number 10
Guvna B was invited by The Prime Minister, David Cameron

Guvna B and YolanDa Brown become Celebrity Ambassadors for the Prince's Trust
Guvna B and YolanDa Brown are delighted to become Celebrity Ambassadors of HRH The Prince of Wales and his Trust

YolanDa Brown & Yamaha Japan Benefit Concert
Black Grape Global and Yamaha Music are delighted to present a special benefit concert by the double MOBO Award winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown, to help raise funds for The Japan Society’s Tohoku earthquake relief fund. The concert on Saturday 4th June is to be held at London's luxurious new entertainment venue 'Under The Bridge', costing £20 million and located within the Chelsea Football Club complex at Stamford Bridge.

YolanDa Brown in the Evening Standard
Article mentions YolanDa Brown and T Oyelola in the Evening Standard. Click Buy to read article...

YolanDa Brown Discusses "The Big Society" in the Independent on Sunday

Guvna B's "Scrapbook" creates buzz
Guvna B releases free mixtape "Scrapbook" as a thank you to his fans..

YolanDa Brown Becomes Dr
YolanDa Brown awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts

Double MOBO Award Winner, saxophonist YolanDa Brown is widely regarded as the emerging “voice” of mainstream Jazz in the UK.

Eddie Kadi Moves on
After working with Black Grape Global for over 8 years Eddie Kadi moves on to new management

Guvna B wins MOBO Award for Best Gospel
“…And the winner is, give it up for Guvna B…” 21 year old Gospel music pioneer took home the MOBO for The Best Gospel Act on the 20th October 2010.

Black Grape closes its doors
We said it then we did it.

Now we must close...but only for a while!

Eddie Kadi makes history at the O2 Arena
Eddie Kadi makes History as the first Black Comedian to headline at the O2 Arena in London.