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An interactive podcast with a desire to entertain and educate listeners on all things musical and dig deep into the musical stories of legends and spotlight talent across all disciplines.

Host Ricardo Holt


    • Apr 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES


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    EP.64 Andre Ward - Smooth Jazz musician stops by discuss his new musical project Africa Rising. The Chicago native brings together originals and remakes, each with their own distinct flavor.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 38:24


    EP.64 Andre Ward - Smooth Jazz musician stops by discuss his new musical project Africa Rising. The Chicago native brings together originals and remakes, each with their own distinct flavor.

    EP.63 - Please welcome singer/songwriter Maysa. Her distinctive voice, which has been described as soulful and sensual, has earned her a loyal following of fans worldwide. She stops by to talk with us about her new project Music For Your Soul.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 23:08


    EP.63 - Please welcome singer/songwriter Maysa. Her distinctive voice, which has been described as soulful and sensual, has earned her a loyal following of fans worldwide. She stops by to talk with us about her new project Music For Your Soul.

    EP. 62 - Ola Ray - Join me in welcoming Ola Ray to Celebrate the Iconic Thriller Video and her new book ‘The Thrill Of It All'.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 50:40


    EP. 62 - Ola Ray - Join me in welcoming Ola Ray to Celebrate the Iconic Thriller Video and her new book ‘The Thrill Of It All'. Instagram: Olaraypyt Ticktok:olamarieray

    EP.61 - The incomparable Hal Grego, Broadway director, dancer, and playwright, and I will talk about his life and legacy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 43:42


    The incomparable Hal Grego, Broadway director, dancer, and playwright, and I will talk about his life and legacy.

    EP.60 Jacci McGhee -Join me in welcoming the Queen of New Jack Swing to the show. This talented singer, songwriter, and arranger will discuss her new single 'Riches of the World'.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 99:20


    EP.60 Friday Sept 23 @ 8PM' Jacci McGhee - Join me in welcoming the Queen of New Jack Swing to the show. This talented singer, songwriter, and arranger, best known for her work with Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Salt & Peppa, and Toto will talk about her new single Riches of The World.

    EP. 59 - George Kerr, legendary producer, songwriter, engineer, we cover some of the people he has worked with Marvin Gaye, Berry Gordy, Florence Ballard, The O'Jays, The Moments, The Escorts just to name a few.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 146:11


    EP. 59 - George Kerr, legendary producer, songwriter, engineer, we cover some of the people he has worked with Marvin Gaye, Berry Gordy, Florence Ballard, The O'Jays, The Moments, The Escorts just to name a few.

    EP. 58 - Majid Khaliq is a violinist and composer cut from a different cloth. He has been described by legendary musician Wynton Marsalis as having “a unique blend of improvisation, groove and technical sophistication.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 35:32


    EP. 58 - Majid Khaliq is a violinist and composer cut from a different cloth. He has been described by legendary musician Wynton Marsalis as having “a unique blend of improvisation, groove and technical sophistication.” Although classically trained, Mr. Khaliq's passion and musical palette ranges from the roots of American jazz music to the greats of the Progressive jazz scene.

    EP. 57 - Retired Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Roland Winburn. We discuss the military, his career, and lessons learned after returning home from multiple tours in service of the United States.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 90:03


    Please join me in welcoming retired Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Roland Winburn to the show. We discuss the military, his career, and lessons learned after returning home from multiple tours in service of the United States.

    EP.56 Will Downing - Join me in welcoming the Prince of Sophisticated Soul to the show. Singer, songwriter, producer and balladeer will discuss his musical journey and his upcoming 26th musical project.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 41:18


    EP.56 Will Downing - Join me in welcoming the Prince of Sophisticated Soul to the show. Singer, songwriter, producer and balladeer will discuss his musical journey and his upcoming 26th musical project.

    EP.55 -David Watson & Darryl Dixon ‘Chops Horns - will discuss their work with Hubert Eaves IV, Alecia Keys, Parliament Funkadelic, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Jennifer Hudson, Ray Chew, so much more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 68:20


    Join me as I sit down with David Watson & Daryl Dixon ‘Chops Horns' to discuss their work with Hubert Eaves IV, Alecia Keys, Parliament Funkadelic, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Jennifer Hudson, Ray Chew, so much more.

    EP. 54 - Simone Gordon - Philanthropist, special needs advocate, community organizer, and fairy godmother to minority women in need.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 27:34


    Simone Gordon - Philanthropist, special needs advocate, community organizer, and fairy godmother to minority women in need. Join me in welcoming Simone Gordon to the show. We will talk about her mission and listen to her share stories of some women she has helped.

    EP. 53 - Chris Matthews a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) talks about his new book Finding your relationship fix, the four reasons couples seek counseling.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 29:29


    EP. 52- Billy Brown - Please welcome renowned singer/songwriter Billy Brown, one of the founding members of the R&B group the Moments and member of Ray, Goodman & Brown. We talk about his career in the music business and the business of music.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 69:27


    EP. 51 - Thelonious Monk III, drummer percussionist, composer, bandleader T.S. Monk has taken his place in the pantheon of Jazz royalty, to which he was born. the swing is DNA inherited and absorbed in this master drummers persona.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 94:59


    EP. 50 - Lisa Lisa - Please help me welcome the Platinum selling artist Lisa Lisa to the show. Lisa Velez, also known as Lisa Lisa, is one of the greatest Latin Freestyle/Pop Divas to burst onto the music scene in the 1980s.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 29:37


    EP. 50 - Lisa Lisa - Please help me welcome the Platinum selling artist Lisa Lisa to the show. Lisa Velez, also known as Lisa Lisa, is one of the greatest Latin Freestyle/Pop Divas to burst onto the music scene in the 1980s. The front woman of Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, she was one of the first famous female Latin American artists. A pioneer and a role model, she paved the way for an entire generation. Some artists who followed in her footsteps were Selena, J-Lo, Fat Joe, Big Pun, and Cardi B, among many more.

    EP.49 - Hubert Eaves IV - The multi-talented Hubert Eaves IV, best known for his funky bass grooves, talks about his new musical project 'Dot-D-Dah,' and his latest role as a 'new artist' on the jazz scene.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 57:51


    The multi-talented Hubert Eaves IV, best known for his funky bass grooves, returns to the show to talk about his newest musical project, 'Dah-D-Dah,' and his latest role as a 'new artist' on the jazz scene.

    EP.48 - Lorraine Lionheart, join me as the award winning UK singer songwriter to discuss performing for Queen Elizabeth's 70th Jubilee.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 29:48


    Lorraine Lionheart, join me as the award winning UK singer songwriter to discuss performing for Queen Elizabeth's 70th Jubilee.

    EP.47 Najee, The Multi-Platinum & Grammy Nominated saxophonist and flautist, is back with his new album "Savoir Faire" featuring: Frank McComb, Alyson Williams, Barry Eastmond, and Adam Hawley.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 40:22


    EP.47 Najee multi-platinum, grammy nominated  saxophonist and flautist is back with his new music project Savoire Faire. 

    EP. 46 Alyson Williams - Iconic Singer Songwriter Alyson Williams, we cover some of the people he has worked with, Kashif, Melba Moore, Glen Jones, Brand Nubians, Notorious B.I.G. Sting, Bono, Kurtis Blow & The Fat Boys just to name a few.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 59:46


    Alyson Williams - Iconic Singer Songwriter Alyson Williams, discussing her extended career in the music business and numerous contributions. We cover some of the people he has worked with, Kashif, Melba Moore, Glen Jones, Brand Nubians, Notorious B.I.G. Sting, Bono, Kurtis Blow & The Fat Boys just to name a few.

    EP. 45 Ralph Rolle - Drummer, songwriter, entrepreneur talks about his work with the Sting, Bono, Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G, Nile Rogers, Chic, Alyson Williams, Glenn Jones, and his business venture Soul Snacks Cookies.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 43:29


    EP. 45 Ralph Rolle - Drummer, songwriter, entrepreneur talks about his work with the Sting, Bono, Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G, Nile Rogers, Chic, Alyson Williams, Glenn Jones, and his business venture Soul Snacks Cookies.

    EP. 44 Jonathan Williams - Sugar Hill Records Engineer, musician talks about his work with the Moments, Ray Goodman & Brown, Sugar Hill Gang, Grand Master Flash just to name a few.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 92:34


    EP. 43 Hubert Eaves III - Iconic Producer, Songwriter talks about his work with Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, D-Train, Mtume, Madonna, Phyllis Hyman, Stephanie Mills, Norman Connors to name a few.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 66:06


    EP. 42 - Gerald Alston - Join me as I sit down with singer and songwriter of the Manhattans, best known for his hit 'Kiss and Say Goodbye.' In memory of Mr. Dave Tyson (The Manhattans).

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 67:58


    Join me as I sit down with singer and songwriter Gerald Alston, best known for his hit 'Kiss and Say Goodbye.' We discuss his career as a solo artist and as the lead singer of the Manhattans and their new project. In memory of Mr. Dave Tyson (The Manhattans).

    EP. 41 - Millie Jackson - Please help me welcome the incomparable Millie Jackson to the show. This multi-faceted singer-songwriter is often referred to as the ‘Mother of Rap' due to her humorous and explicit spoken word sections in many of her songs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 103:10


    EP. 40 - Clarence Alonzo Oliver - Drummer, singer, songwriter best known for his work with The Moments (also known as Ray, Goodman & Brown.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 127:41


    EP. 40 - Join me as I sit down with Clarence Alonzo Oliver and discuss his long and exciting career. Drummer, singer, songwriter best known for his work with The Moments (also known as Ray, Goodman & Brown), Clarence has shared the stage with greats like Etta James, Michael Jackson, Najee, Earth, and Wind & Fire. We will talk about how he got his break into the business and what he has learned about the business of music along the way.

    EP.39 - Join me in welcoming Zhana Roiya to the show. This talented singer, songwriter, and arranger, best known for her work with Lisa Lisa, Al B. Sure, Ronnie Spector, will talk to us about her spin on the music industry.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 36:30


    EP.39 - Join me in welcoming Zhana Roiya to the show. This talented singer, songwriter, and arranger, best known for her work with Lisa Lisa, Al B. Sure, Ronnie Spector, will talk to us about her spin on the music industry.

    EP.38 Heather Hayes - Please join me while I sit down with singer-songwriter Heather Hayes. She is known for her work with ‘Daughters of Legacy' and sang background for James Brown, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Arrested Development.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 52:13


    EP.38 Heather Hayes - Please join me while I sit down with singer-songwriter Heather Hayes. She is known for her work with ‘Daughters of Legacy' and sang background for James Brown, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Arrested Development. Host of ‘Hot Buttered Soul,' a tribute show dedicated to Issac Hayes. Please help me welcome his daughter to the show.

    EP.37 Salisha Thomas - Join me in welcoming Salisha Thomas to the show. The singer, actress and Broadway star has worked with major companies like Disney but, she is mainly known for her work in Broadway's ‘Carol King The Musical.'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 31:38


    EP.37 Salisha Thomas - Join me in welcoming Salisha Thomas to the show. The singer, actress and Broadway star has worked with major companies like Disney but, she is mainly known for her work in Broadway's ‘Carol King The Musical.'

    EP.36 Jacci McGhee Part 2) Join me in welcoming the Queen of New Jack Swing to the show. This talented singer, songwriter, and arranger, best known for her work with Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Salt & Peppa, and Toto will talk to us about her work past

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 23:37


    EP.35 Jacci McGhee (Part 1) Join me in welcoming the Queen of New Jack Swing to the show. This talented singer, songwriter, and arranger, best known for her work with Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Salt & Peppa, and Toto will talk to us about her work past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 62:40


    Join me in welcoming the Queen of New Jack Swing, Jacci McGhee to the show. This talented singer, songwriter, and arranger, best known for her work with Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Salt & Peppa, and Toto will talk to us about her work past and present.

    EP.34 Jasper Brown - Please join me while I sit down with musician, songwriter, producer to discuss the music business and the legendary DC sound.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 61:42


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    EP.33 DeAnte Willis - Please join me while I sit down with musician, songwriter, producer to discuss the DC sound and his upcoming performance with the Broadway Show Rent at the Signature Theater Arlington Va...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 42:05


    Please join me while I sit down with musician, songwriter, producer DeAnte Willis to discuss the DC sound and his upcoming performance with the Broadway Show Rent at the Signature Theater Arlington Va.

    EP.32 Simone Gordon - Philanthropist, special needs advocate, community organizer, and fairy godmother to minority women in need. Join me in welcoming Simone Gordon to the show. We will talk about her mission and listen to her share stories of some women

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 34:36


    Philanthropist, special needs advocate, community organizer, and fairy godmother to minority women in need. Join me in welcoming Simone Gordon to the show. We will talk about her mission and listen to her share stories of some women she has helped.

    EP. 31 Dave Wooley - Legendary Boxing promoter, writer, and producer. The first African-American person to own promoting rights for an entire state, but most known for producing Mike Tyson's The Knock Out and his latest work on Dionne Warwick Don&apo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 30:32


    Producer, writer, promoter, and drummer Dave Wooley talks about his musical beginnings and experiences promoting boxing to music. Most known for producing Mike Tyson's The Knock Out and his latest work on Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over. Facebook:Dave Wooley Instagram:Dave_Wooley Episode Contributor: Host: Ricardo Holt Producer: Heather D.Harris @dave_wooley http://linktr.ee/march5musicpodcast http://march5music.simplecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. march5musicpodcast@gmail.com Podcast available: Apple Podcast, Google podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Breaker, Deezer, Audible, Ganna, JioSaavn

    EP.30 Ivan Hampden Jr. - Legendary platinum-selling, four-time Grammy award-winning drummer for Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Ashford & Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Williams, Stephanie Mills and Eartha Kitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 106:34


    Please help me welcome platinum-selling, four-time Grammy award-winning drummer Ivan Hampden Jr. to the show. He will share stories of his career drumming for Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Ashford, Jennifer Lopez, Ashford & Simpson, Vanessa Williams, Stephanie Mills and Eartha Kitt. FaceBook: Hampton Institute Instagram: Hamptown Music Episode Contributor and Host: Ricardo Holt Producer: Heather D. Harris

    EP.29 Carl Brister - Single "Enough is Enough."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 44:55


    Please help me welcome the talented singer, songwriter, educator, and philanthropist Carl Brister to March5Music. We will share his single “Enough is Enough” and talk about how he came up with the concept. FaceBook:Carl Brister Website:Carlbrister.com YouTube:Carl Brister Instagram:Carl Brister Single:Enough is enough Episode Contributor: Host: Ricardo Holt Producer: Heather D.Harris http://linktr.ee/march5musicpodcast http://march5music.simplecast.com Podcast available: Apple Podcast, Google podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Breaker, Deezer, Audible, Ganna, JioSaavn Music available on all streaming platforms!

    EP.28 Ms. Eugenia C. Foxworth, CEO/Foxworth Realty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 46:06


    Join me as I sit down with Ms.Eugenia C.Foxworth of Foxworth Realty NYC. She discusses her career and her new venture as President of FIAPCI (the International Real Estate Federation), a business networking organization for all real estate professionals worldwide. FIABCI.org

    EP.27 Jon Marc Sandifer BET executive talks about Spike Lee and Bob Johnson and the Harlem Walk of Fame.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 32:34


    BET executive Jon Marc Sandifer talks about his early days and working with Spike Lee and Bob Johnson and the Harlem Walk of Fame

    EP.26 Will Roundtree - Full-time CEO, author of Credit is King: Transforming Your Credit to Royalty.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 38:22


    Join me as I sit down with Will Roundtree and discuss 'Cocktails and Credit', and his book Credit is King: Transforming Your Credit To Royalty. Facebook:Will Roundtree Instagram:mrwilllroundtree Amazon: " Credit is King, transforming your credit to royalty" Full time CEO:The $H!T They Don't Tell You Fulltime CEO Episode Contributor: Host: Ricardo Holt Producer: Heather D.Harris http://linktr.ee/march5musicpodcast http://march5music.simplecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. march5musicpodcast@gmail.com Podcast available: Apple Podcast, Google podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Breaker, Deezer, Audible, Ganna, JioSaavn

    EP.25 Wesley Wiley discusses his book I Made It on Broken Pieces.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 62:55


    EP.24 Tawatha Agee (Part 2) Iconic vocalist talks about working with Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and David Bowie, to name a few.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 58:38


    The Iconic Tawatha Agee and I discuss her work with Aretha Franklin, The Dave Mathews Band, Lenny Kravitz, Sting, Bob Dylan, Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Stephanie Mills, Ray Charles, James Mtume, and so, so many more. So would you please help me welcome the most famous singer in the music business whose name you may not know?

    EP.23 Tonya Lewis Taylor - Former Roc-A-Fella Record Exec discusses her new book Be You Not Her.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 25:59


    Please join me while I speak with Author Tonya Lewis Taylor, her musical journey with Roca-Fella Records, and her new book Be You Not Her. TonyaLewisTaylor.com Facebook:Tonya Lewis Taylor Instagram:Tonya.lewistaylor @iamtonyalewistaylor New Book “Be You Not Her” becoming the Woman you were created to be. Music:Tonya Lewis Taylor “Thank You” Episode Contributor: Host: Ricardo Holt Producer: Heather D.Harris http://linktr.ee/march5musicpodcast http://march5music.simplecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. march5musicpodcast@gmail.com Podcast available: Apple Podcast, Google podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora, Breaker, Deezer, Audible, Ganna, JioSaavn

    EP.22 Ronald Krosswordz Hargrove - Discusses his new venture 50thingsplus.com.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 47:14


    EP.22 In the next episode of the March5Music Podcast, I will share my conversation with poet, novelist Ronald "Kross Wordz" Hargrove about his career and his new venture 50thingsplus.com

    EP.21 Alex Aaron - Blank Slate Development, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Mogul.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 31:44


    Join me as I sit down with Chief Executive officer Blank Slate Development to discuss real estate revitalization in Baltimore, Maryland.

    EP.20 Janice Mclean DeLoatch - Entrepreneur, Radio Personality, Women Songwriters Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 35:02


    Award-winning entrepreneur, journalist, radio host, and author, Janice McLean DeLoatch, talks about the first Women's Songwriters Hall of Fame and her career.

    EP.19 Jay Copes - New Single "Constant Love."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 21:24


    Please welcome singer and writer Jay Copes to the show. We discuss his life, musical journey, and his new single, "Constant Love."

    EP.18 Carl Brister - New Single "LOVE."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 21:30


    Please help me welcome the talented singer, songwriter, educator, and philanthropist Carl Brister to March5Music. We will share his new dance remix LOVE and talk about how he came up with the concept.

    EP.17 DeWayne Harvey - New Single "What The Lord Allows" Featuring Fred Hammond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 54:15


    Please join me while I sit down with DeWayne Harvey to discuss his musical journey, record label, and his new single, "What The Lord Allows," featuring Fred Hammond.

    EP.16 Ashley Green -Director, Actress, Screenwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 53:46


    Please join me while I sit down with actor, director, screenwriter Ashley Green to discuss her work with Saturday Night Live and more.

    EP.15 Karla Davis-Luster - Author of the romance novel The Women Tells

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 34:08


    Join me as I sit down with Karla Davis-Luster to discuss her Romance Novel The Woman Tells and her new KKZT Collection clothing line.

    EP.14 Vy Moon - Keeping his music focused with his new single "Get it Together."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 46:36


    EP.14 Join me as I sit down with hip-hop artist Vy Moon to discuss his new single "Get it together" featuring Young Dal and his new label, He Did It, LLC.

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