People can’t find apartments they can afford, because of it. People are homeless or overcrowded, because of it. And brand new apartments are empty because foreign investors and billionaires can afford to have half empty glass sky box buildings while untold numbers go without housing. What is it? Give up? Already know? Well for the people sleeping in the back with nowhere to live, it’s … Continue reading JUST…in the Neighborhood…
If you haven’t heard the TRUTH in all things Drumming, you have now! Git it Sis! We Love You ❤ View this post on Instagram @champagnepapi I was feeling this “God’s plan” hope you all enjoy #explorepage #explore #dwdrums #sabiancymbals #pdpdrums 🔥 #classof2019 #explore #talentedmusicians #memories #femalemusician • • • • • #panafrican #afroamerican #problack #blackexcellence #blackbeauty #blackwomen #blackandproud #theshaderoom #blackpride #melaninpoppin #blackqueen #naturallyshesdope #blackpower … Continue reading The Truth
Synesthesia is a perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.[3][4][5][6] People who report a lifelong history of such experiences are known as synesthetes. The term is from the Ancient Greek σύν syn, “together”, and αἴσθησις aisthēsis, “sensation“. [7] Wikipedia.org Take the Test… Continue reading Any Synesthetes Out There?
He gets down in the kitchen, officially! Congrats to “My People” Author, Poet, Producer, Musician and now Chef Mr. Funky Citric! ❤️ To find out more about the NECAT program in Boston & Everett go here. To learn more about founder William Strickland, Jr.’s half century of success at Manchester Bidwell Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania go here. Bill Strickland, undoubtedly, a genius. Continue reading Chef Terry Orlando Jones aka Mr. Funky Citric
No doubt, he has achieved a certain status with his two Grammies, collaboration with MIT Media Lab and global stature. Quincy Jones had something to do with it. How about the fact that he is only 24? Or being a child prodigy that springs from the loins of two musician parents? A self-declared autodidact, I looked it up too, don’t feel bad. But he had Master … Continue reading Music Phenom – Jacob Collier in Boston Sat Dec 8 MIT’s Kresge Auditorium
The reclusive (she took a 27 year hiatus from singing because of stage fright) and spectacular Barbra Streisand who in November, 2018 released her new album, “Walls” and the single, “Don’t Lie To Me.” Watch & Listen Below: This concept album has a conscious theme that reflects on the state of the world today with Barbra’s thought provoking lyrics and beautiful melodies. “Up to now, … Continue reading New Music, with a Cause
“Becoming Chibuzo” & the Dun Dun Boston-based, Multi-Instrumentalist Akili Jamal Haynes gives us a taste of the Dun Dun Drums in this clip. This musical genius has toured with the Illinois Jacquet when he was 16 years old and later relocated to Boston, MA to participate in the Thelonius Monk Institute and to study with Drummer Alan Dawson <video>. Circumstances and fate led him to choose … Continue reading Akili Jamal Haynes
Trombonist/vocalist/composer Ku-umba Frank Lacy frequently appears with the Makanda Project as one of the group’s horn players. This concert will feature him: for much of the evening he will be directing the band through his own compositions and arrangements. In his illustrious career he has been musical director for Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and a featured member of the Mingus Big Band, and recorded dozens … Continue reading Ku-umba Frank Lacy Feature with the Makanda Project, Sat Nov 10 7pm Free
It is with great sadness and a devastated heart that we report the passing of Roy Hargrove on November 2 at the age of 49. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. More Info to Follow Roy Hargrove & The RH Factor at the International Jazz Week in Burghausen, a Jazz Festival [2005] in Bavaria, Germany which has been held annually for nearly … Continue reading Grammy Winner Roy Hargrove, Dead 49
The Indomitable Tina! BBC Interviews Tina Turner in Switzerland ~ Survivor of Stroke, Cancer, Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant and her Son’s Suicide and Still Standing Strong! Twenty years later, Tina Turner is publishing part two of her autobiography, “Tina Turner: My Love Story (Official Autobiography) Hardcover – 18 Oct 2018. Tina Turner is the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, a musical icon celebrating her 60th year in the … Continue reading Tina Turner ~ STILL Standing Strong!
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