Category: Art & Artist
Summer Jam: Solange- Losing You
A colleague of mine totally introduced me to this song. Granted this video was posted some 8 months ago. And although I am a complete Solo fan (her style is one all her own), life got in the way and somehow this song slipped under my radar. However, this track just has officially jumpstarted my summer. …
French Friday: Gage
So, in my quest to indulge in all things French, I am still discovering more French music. Of course, to many French/Canadian natives or any other enthusiasts like me, these songs are not new. However, like Christopher Columbus (joke intended) I have discovered these great songs.
My Weekend: Emeli Sandè and Emily King
Happy Hump Day! As I sit here reflecting on what an amazing weekend I had; I just remembered that I totally forgot to post pictures. I went to an awesome Emeli Sandè and Emily King concert at the Theatre of Living Arts (in Philadelphia) and may I say it was one of the most …
Art Transcends
From food to street art, what we view as beautiful, what we come to know as art, is all around us.
Ameerah Khabir- Watch Her Glow
It was a cool crisp night in Manayunk. One could hear true hip hop music pouring into the streets as the large glass windows to Sole II Soul restaurant sat open wide. As I approached the entrance and opened the door, I walked into earth toned colored walls, white linen tables, and an ambiance set …
Yusuf Muhammad- Resting in a Creative Space
It was hot this day. The coffee shop was busy and I was 15 minutes late to an interview that was supposed to begin at 11 am. I rushed in sweating with an apology. Yet, he greeted me calmly, warmly with a hug and said, “No, it’s not a problem at all. Don’t worry about …
San Diego
Strength
Too many times, we underestimate our own power. We limit ourselves, placing imaginary lines and stop signs in places where there are green lights and signals to go. At times we do not even understand the value of our own worth. As I was listening to the song ‘Rolling Hills’ off of Jill Scott’s latest …
Love Song
Expressing our true selves is our purest form of release. Whether it’s exposed in the form of visual arts, creative writing, a theatrical performance, dance or a vocal rendition; self-expression is the voice we all have when we cannot speak. Somehow it formulates our thoughts and emotions into beautiful pieces of art stationed for the …