December 5, 2015

Culture, Music

Traveling to the Sound of Music

Guest Post by Jonah Batambuze of KampInd Music is universal, and part of everyday life. Music’s power lies in its ability to create a soundtrack for life’s special moments. Remember the first dance at your wedding? Remember celebrating your 21st …

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Tags: "Life's Soundtrack", "Los Angeles --Atmosphere", "Toto", Barcelona, Cata 181, D Kay & Epsilon, Frank Sinatra, Gaudi, Los Angeles, New York, Park Guell, Rhymesayers Entertainment

January 12, 2015

Culture, Events, Music

Brown Girls Burlesque Warmed Up D.C. with New Jack Swing Show

  On Saturday, January 10, NYC’s Brown Girls Burlesque (BGB) brought the house down at Black Cat  with Last Night A DJ Saved My Life: New Jack Swing Vol. II. Chicava HoneyChild, Essence Revealed, Sophie Sucre, Sake Fevah and Mandarine Moon-Fly took …

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Tags: #LNADJBQ, Black Cat, Brown Girls Burlesque, burlesque, Chicava HoneyChild, D.C., DJ Rimarkable, Essence Revealed, Guy, Jodeci, Mandarine Moon-Fly, Mary J. Blige, New Jack Swing, New York City, Sake Fevah, Sophie Sucre, Washington

January 12, 2014

Culture, Music

Music, Beauty and Afro-Diasporic Traditions

By Irmary Reyes-Santos Music is one of the most important sacred tools of Afro-Diasporic traditions in the Americas. Brazilian Candomblé, Dominican misterios, and Cuban regla de ocha or santería deploy drums, and musical traditions that have been maintained and transformed …

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Tags: african, Afro-Diasporic, celebration, Dominican Republic, Musicians, West Africa, Yoruba

January 11, 2014

Inspiration, Music

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Music Video)

How can you not be happy listening to Pharrell Williams’ new song, “Happy?” Round the Clock Giddiness in 24-Hour Music Video (Source: New York Times)

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Tags: Art, creativity, dance, video