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 …
Category: Music
Candy Rain
For many decades in our lives collect names, filter memories, and become snapshots of time in life that we will never forget. For the 80’s babies of the world, the 1990’s bread life into whom many of us have now become. Not only was hip-hop evolving into a substantial worldwide genre, R&B was changing its …
We Are Young
This song…Oh this song! Many of us know the feeling of having a song stuck in our mind; sometimes for hours, days, maybe months. Fun’s We Are Young is just one of those songs. The chorus is just so catchy and the melody is borderline soothing. This song is one of my joys…Enjoy!
Somebody That I Used To Know
This has to be one of my new favorite songs. I think the lyrics and the melody are just great.
Emeli Sande
Emeli Sande is one of my new favorite artists. The way she writes is beautiful and her voice is just lovely. Take a listen…
The Band Perry
I am a soulful girl. After all, I was raised on vinyl records (although it was the 80’s), the creative genius of Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Queen of Soul, Lionel Richie and so many others. Then the 90’s spawned and I was jammin’ to Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Aaliyah, and so …
Citizens Cope
A friend of mine (one with the hugest heart) often “puts me on” to some amazing music. His musical library is an array of sounds intertwining with his personality and mood at the time. I never know what he is about to tell me to listen to, but what I do know is that it …
Hip Hop May Be Dead…But Poetry Isn’t
They’re funny, rhythmic, and use language as a means of expression…oh yeah, I better not forget SUPER sexy and single (hey boys!). Moses West and his friend and fellow Poet Seven travel across the United States performing on stages for fellow word enthusiasts, writers, and everyday people that just like to vibe out to language …