NEW YORK — Advanced Beauty Inc.’s Cantu hair care brand is a supporting sponsor of the 2014 Essence Black Women in Music event, which will be held January 22 — during Grammy awards week.

Advanced Beauty Inc.’s Cantu hair care brand is a supporting sponsor of the 2014 Essence Black Women in Music event, which will be held January 22 — during Grammy awards week.

The invitation-only reception will showcase singer Emeli Sandé, who will give an exclusive performance. Previous celebrants include Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland and Solangé, among others.