"The Heart & Soul Of Detroit Music"
GALLERY
The
2022 Detroit Black
Music Awards
The Detroit Black Music Award Foundation Proudly presents the 14th Annual Detroit Black Music Awards. This year’s theme is “ All White “ as we share some of the best of the best in Metro Detroit. The 14th Annual Detroit Black Music Awards ceremony is about commemorating Metro Detroit artists with a trophy and paying homage to the many talented musicians and entertainers while they're still alive to their roses. The event is held once a year in August. This year's event is held on August 7th. Established in 2009, the Detroit Black Music Awards will honor those within the category in which they were nominated and honor Luminaries with a lifetime achievement award and with a special tribute award.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Diane Mathis ….Female Vocalist
Gerard Gibbs…. Jazz Artist
Kevin Carter……Guitarist
Terry Washington….Bassist
Jackie C……Blues Artist
Entertainer of the Year… Nina Simone Neal
Club Celebrity… Best Jam club
Obie King/Karl Reed tied for R&B Male
Photos Credit: Lo Williams - Writer, Director, Producer, and Da Funny Photographer
2021 Detroit Black
Music Awards
Photos by Andrea LB
2020 Detroit Hot Radio
Award Showcase
Photos by Anonymous
2019 Detroit Black
Music Awards
Photos by Andrea LB
2019 Hall Of Fame Ceremony & Red Carpet Event - Charles Wright African American Museum
Photos by Andrea LB
2018 Detroit Black Music Awards
August 5, 2018
Published by Andrea Butler (LB)
Photos by Andrea Butler (LB)
Here You'll see honorees and supporters as they make their way into the Charles Wright African American Museum for the 10th Annual Detroit Black Music Awards. To give us an astonishing show this year's signature band included the Funk Bros. "Robert Jones" the dynamic " Mark Gulliory" on drums, the phenomenal "Derrick Bartel" on guitar and last but not least the man that kept it all together none of than bassist "Chuck Styles." Each honoree is chosen by nominations within each category presented by The Detroit Black Music Awards founder, Misty Love. And then voted by the public.
Photos by Andrea LB
Winners of the 2018 Detroit Black Music Awards
1. MAY MAY BELL....R&B Female Vocalist
2. YUNG SOUJA....Hip Hop/ Rap Artist
3. SPECIAL ANOINTING ..... Gospel
4. VECHI' NANCE.....Best New Artist
5. JEROME CLARK.... Jazz Artist
6. ELIZA NEALS.....Blues Artist
7. PHASE 5.....Best Live Performance
8. JARAY.....R&B Male (a tie)
9. DENISE DAVIS....Entertainer of the Year
2018 Hall Of Fame Ceremony & Red Carpet Event - Charles Wright African American Museum
June 3, 2018
Published by Andrea Butler (LB)
Photos by Andrea Butler (LB)
Here You'll see honorees and supporters as they make their way onto the red carpet as they enter into the Charles Wright African American Museum.
As announced, some of those among the 2018 honorees were Same & Dave, The Drifters, The Chi-Lites and late Detroit jazz man Marcus Belgrave. Aretha Franklin as also presented with the Icon Award.
Here is the full list of the 2018 nominees:
Barry White
Berry Gordy
Billy Paul
Bobby "Blue" Bland
Ken "The Master Blaster" Bell
Gamble & Huff
George Clinton
Michael Jackson
Janet Jackson
Jerry Lee Lewis
Keith Sweat
Mary J. Blige
Little Anthony & The Imperials
Motown Records
Nat King Cole
Patti LaBelle
Peabo Bryson
Peaches & Herb
Richard"Popcord" Wylie
Oprah Winfrey
Sam & Dave
Stephanie Mills
Clay McMurray
The Dells
The Drifters
The Chi-Lites
The Elgins
2017 Detroit Black Music Awards - Charles Wright African American Museum
Photos by Anonymous
2017 WDHR
Ken Bell Tribute
Photos by Andrea LB
2017
Detroit Hot Radio Music Awards - Showcase
Photos by Andrea LB