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Minnie Riperton "Unsung"

Inspired by our Dear Gene, I am grateful for his Unsung on Donny Hathaway, and reminder of this wonderful Unsung feature on Minnie.

The full blog and bio that I did are Here in case you want to read it. Thanks~E

MINNIE RIPERTON ::

There are not many…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 2, 2009 at 12:30am — 7 Comments

Soul! Journey To The Sun...November 29, 1972

This entertainment-variety-talk show was not only a vehicle to promote African-American artistry, community and culture, but also a platform for political expression and the fight for social justice. It showcased classic live musical performances from funk, soul, jazz, and world musicians, and had in-depth, extraordinary interviews with political, sports, literary figures and more. It was the first program on WNET to be recorded with the… Continue

Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on December 1, 2009 at 1:05pm — 8 Comments

I ♥ Gordon Parks

Memories Left Behind

Recently, while glancing back

through the seductive imagery

of a camera's discerning eye,

I recalled mainly those moments

when the women who appeared

seemed lost in a voiceless past---

unruffled, full of secrets,

and fragrant with silence.

Then, as ages of thoughts

churned inside my… Continue

Added by Edie Antoinette on December 1, 2009 at 12:30pm — 7 Comments

Backlash Blues-Langston Hughes ~ Nina Simone

Mr. backlash, mr. backlash Just who do think I am

You raise my taxes, freeze my wages

And send my son to vietnam

You give me second class houses

And second class schools

Do you think that alla colored folks

Are just second class fools

Mr. backlash, I'm gonna leave you

With the backlash blues

When I try to find a job

To earn a little cash

All you got to offer

Is your mean old white backlash

But the world… Continue

Added by Edie Antoinette on December 1, 2009 at 4:00am — 2 Comments

Weary Blues By Langston Hughes

The Weary Blues

by Langston Hughes

Droning a drowsy syncopated tune,

Rocking back and forth to a mellow croon,

I heard a Negro play.

Down on Lenox Avenue the other night

By the pale dull pallor of an old gas light

He did a lazy sway . . .

He did a lazy sway . . .

To the tune o' those Weary Blues.

With his ebony hands on each ivory key

He made that poor piano moan with melody.

O Blues!

Swaying to and fro on… Continue

Added by Edie Antoinette on December 1, 2009 at 2:30am — 4 Comments

Bah Samba

From Brighton to Brazil, Southport to southern Japan, Bah Samba have been blazing a path across the globe for the last 11 years in the name of good music. The core members of Bah Samba are Julian Bendall (keyboards/co-writer/co-producer) Alice Russell (vocals/co-writer), Mark Ralph (guitar/co-producer) and Timmy Walker (bass guitar), who along with their own flawless musicianship skills have culled together a collective of talented musicians… Continue

Added by Edie Antoinette on December 1, 2009 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

Dezaray Dawn

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Dezaray Dawn is an exciting new artist on the future soul scene, possessing a voice which resonates with the depth of both emotion and experience. This German-born, Southern-raised Army brat is a self-described gypsy, having lived in 2 countries, 4 states, and 6 US cities by the time she was 16. She attended 16 schools in 12 years, and Dezaray states: “When nothing else was solid in…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on November 30, 2009 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

Chicago Black Radio 1980's

Added by Harold Lee Rush on November 25, 2009 at 12:56pm — 2 Comments

The Sylvers

Prior to becoming "The Sylvers", the four eldest members (Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, and James) recorded as the Little Angels, appearing on variety shows such as "Make Room For Daddy" and "You Bet Your Life," and opening for such acts as Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles.

During 1972 the act was joined by brothers Edmund and Ricky. The sextet changed their name from the Little Angels to the Sylvers and released three albums on the… Continue

Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on November 24, 2009 at 11:37am — 2 Comments

Stevie Wonder...Stevie At The Beach

Almost a precursor of California Motown in the 70s, given that the young Stevie Wonder spends a day at the beach!

Stevie at the Beach is the fifth album by Motown singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder released on the Tamla (Motown) label in 1964. This album—with the exception of the mild hit—"Hey Harmonica Man", was a concept album of sorts, focusing on beach and surfer anthems as an attempt to get Wonder to now sing surf… Continue

Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on November 17, 2009 at 10:44am — 4 Comments

F * E * M * I

This Bay Area native of Puerto-Rican ancestry has established her musical presence with powerfully sweet vocals, passionately poetic song writing and sultry production. Her music has been defined as neo-funk & soul but its roots go much deeper with an infusion of afro-latin/carribean rhythms, jazz, hip-hop, salsa and rock, blending perfectly to create a unique sound all her own.

A radiating, fiery… Continue

Added by Edie Antoinette on November 15, 2009 at 8:00pm — 5 Comments

SoleMannKing...Simply Soleful (ROFLMBO)

BLUES AND SOUL MAGAZINE ARTICLE...1987

Although SoleMann was never a Major Music Star, he was well known throughout the south from 1982 to 1986. He had 1 album titled "Come and Get Your Sole" which was released in the spring of 1982 and was well recieved throughout the south...

The Album contained 12 songs, all of which was written by SoleMann himself, but the one song that generated heavy airplay, was a song that he had… Continue

Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on November 14, 2009 at 5:38pm — 7 Comments

The Temptations & Funk Brothers...In Studio Session Rehearsal (1967)

Given the fact that Motown had not been conducting Live sessions with the vocalists and instrumentalists recording at the same time since at least 1963, this session was clearly staged for the CBS News cameras that were doing a brief piece called The Motown Sound.

Pictured in the studio are songwriters Lamont Dozier (Standing on the steps at the back of the studio), Brian Holland (The guy who cuts in on the band), Ivy Jo Hunter (Does… Continue

Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on November 13, 2009 at 8:17am — 12 Comments

Did You Say, The Good Old Days

Ah the good old days. We so often think back about those good old days with little consideration as to why they earned the name. If you really stop and ponder the concept one may realize that it had nothing at all to do with a specific time in history but rather those who were making history at that time.

It was the people, not a timeline, that created an era where doing the right thing just because it was the right thing to do was what the memories we call the good old days. It was… Continue

Added by Steve Powell on November 11, 2009 at 2:56pm — 1 Comment

You Celebrate Halloween?

Because the "deceiver" is relentless and it appears that this evil spiritual being is quite successful at getting God's creation to deny his effect and influence upon mankind...God's sons continue to cry aloud and spare not.

Many people feel that they can legitimize the celebration and observation of this "holiday" called halloween by targeting and criticizing those who openly condemn it for what it is...a celebration of evil.

What may seem to be a logical explanation, offering… Continue

Added by Big Papa on November 11, 2009 at 9:22am — No Comments

Everything But The Kitchen Sink Goes Here. Updated :)

HERE ARE SOME INTERESTING, FUNNY, ODD OR JUST DOWNRIGHT WEIRD STUFF I FIND WHILE SURFING THE NET.

Here is one bully that got exactly what he asked for. Just goes to show ya, a person can only take so

Added by KnightD12 on November 11, 2009 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

A Salute To All Veterans Especially To My Sons And Brothers

My brother KnightD, not sure how many years he served in the AirForce

This is my youngest brother, he served 15 years in the army.

This is my oldest son Marvin. He graduated in 1983, that same year he joined the Army. He served 8 years.

This is my youngest son Michael,he graduated in 1985, that same year he joined the army, He… Continue

Added by Boo on November 10, 2009 at 11:15pm — 6 Comments

Impact Featuring Damon Harris

Damon Harris is most notable as a member of The Temptations from 1971 to 1975. Twenty years old when he joined the group, Harris was the youngest member of The Temptations during his tenure in the group. As a teenager Harris had formed a Temptations tribute band named The Young Tempts (AKA The Young Vandals).

After leaving the group, the dejected Harris decided to reform The Young Vandals with Simms, Timmons, and Tighman, renaming the… Continue

Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on November 6, 2009 at 12:33pm — 4 Comments

The Vandals-In My Opinion

1970 release on the Isley Brothers’ T-Neck label. The falsetto here belongs to Otis Harris, Jr., who had formed this singing group as a teenager in Baltimore. The group sang Temptations covers and called itself the Young Tempts – until Motown objected. They became the Young Vandals and then, simply, the Vandals.

Otis Harris joined the real-life Temptations in 1971, occupying the high-tenor slot originally held by Eddie Kendricks.…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on November 6, 2009 at 9:30am — 8 Comments

For that special little one...

Pop-Pop's Garden
A holiday gift for that special little one...

Added by Lydell Jackson on November 5, 2009 at 10:28am — 1 Comment

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Quincy Jones is thoroughly entwined in the musical background of my young adulthood. A genius of unique quality. I have been posting blogs and music throughout the years and decided to embark on the arduous but satisfying task of gathering some of it to remember the excellent legacy that he left.