May 30, 2008

By By Hillary Crosley N.Y.

Apple is launching a series of in-store performances beginning in June for Black Music Month.

The technology company will feature 22 artists who will perform in seven U.S. cities at different Apple store locations including San Francisco; New York; Atlanta; Troy, Mich.; Santa Monica, Calif.; Miami and Chicago. Among the performers are Michelle Williams, Tiffany Evans, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Cherish, Wyclef Jean, Janelle Monae, Marvin Sapp, Mike Phillips, Yung Berg, B.o.B., Anthony David, Goapele, Vaughn Anthony, MC Lyte, David Banner, Pastor Troy, Killer Mike, Talib Kweli, DJ Irie, Mistah F.A.B. and E-40.

Tiffany Evans, who released her self-titled debut album via Columbia Records last month, will kick off the concert schedule on June 1 at Apple's Soho location in New York.

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