Siedah Garrett proudly Accepts her Award at The Black Business Association’s “Salute to Black Music” Photo Credit: Foxx Media  Los Angeles, CA — (Right) @siedahgarrett , #GRAMMY-winning and twice #AcademyAward nominated singer/songwriter, was happy to receive her award from (Left) Earl “Skip” Cooper, BBA ’ s President and CEO at The #BlackBusinessAssociation’s “Salute to #BlackMusicAwards Dinner”recently. The event was held in recognition of African American Music Appreciation Month, this years’ theme is “The Business Behind the Music.” Also, honored for their achievements in Black Music included: #ValerieErvin; President of the Ray Charles Foundation, #JohnAcosta President of the American Federation of #Musicians Local 47 and The Honorable Dr.; #MikeDavis, President Pro Tem of the City of #LosAngeles Board of Public Works Commissioners.  #EllisHall , “The Ambassador of Soul” performed at the standing-room only event, along with the young vocal sensation, #ZipporahRobinson . Hall is known for singing, #songwriting and as a #musician playing every instrument with a strong 5 octave vocal range and was the lead #vocalist and #keyboardist for the #soulfunk band Tower of Power. He performs with elite #symphonyorchestras worldwide including: His first being the #HollywoodBowl under the direction of his mentor #RayCharles.  African-American Music Appreciation Month is a commemoration that takes place annually in the #UnitedStates , throughout the month of June. Originally proclaimed “Black Music Month” by President #JimmyCarter on June 7, 1979, U.S. presidents have issued proclamations for the celebration under that name until President #BarackObama announced the observance under a new title, #AfricanAmerican #Music Appreciation Month. #musicmonth #june #blackexcellence2018 #blackexcellence #musicappreciation