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Seal – SOUL (2008) Warner Bros. Records

Seal – SOUL (2008) Warner Bros. Records

The raspy, scratchy voiced Nigerian born, English raised crooner now known as Heidi Klum’s husband is out with a disc that covers well known soul standards.  I know you’re probably saying to yourself “I hope he doesn’t mess up my songs” because I said the same thing.  I’m always squeamish when it comes to remakes—especially [...]

December 23rd, 2008 | Posted in REVIEWS | Read More »

Obama Accepts the Nomination

Obama Accepts the Nomination

“If there is anyone out there who doubts that America is a place where anything is possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer,” stated Obama so eloquently in his acceptance speech.
Over 38 million viewers watched [...]

December 22nd, 2008 | Posted in HEADLINES, NEWS, POLITICS | Read More »

Chris Botti’s “December”

Chris Botti’s “December”

Trumpet player Chris Botti’s “December” (Columbia, 2006), is not your typical traditional Christmas songs with sleigh bells ringing and decking the halls.  This is your “rock the bells, mistletoes, with a smooth & sexy feeling—kicking down the doors.   Song after song delivers its own seductive interpretation of the classic Christmas songs you’ve grown to love [...]

December 19th, 2008 | Posted in REVIEWS | Read More »

Aretha Franklin Christmas CD Review

Aretha Franklin Christmas CD Review

“This Christmas Aretha,”  produced by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin and award-winning producer Tena Clark (whose production credits include Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan,  Natalie Cole, & Dionne Warwick), features soulful R&B and gospel renditions of classic Christmas songs we’ve all grown to love. Having had the pleasure of seeing Ms Franklin live in concert [...]

December 12th, 2008 | Posted in REVIEWS | Read More »

JOHN LEGEND IN NEW YORK

JOHN LEGEND IN NEW YORK

“Come on and go with me, there’s something new for you to see…”
Call it poetic! A performance music aficionados would call “unforgettable.”  John Legends performance at the 12th Annual St Kitts Music Festival took you on a journey into a world where there’s no color lines or boundaries, filled rich with musical spectrums—all wrapped into [...]

December 12th, 2008 | Posted in ENTERTAINMENT, TRAVEL | Read More »

AIDS/HIV awareness Benefit at the Hip Hop Cultural Center @ The Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem

AIDS/HIV awareness Benefit at the Hip Hop Cultural Center @ The Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem

In recognition of World Aids Day Silent Voices United, Inc. (SVU), an organization that focuses on strengthening and empowering a community and today’s youth along with partners MetroPlus Health Plan, New York City’s premiere health provider, hosted a “Got Tested?” AIDS/HIV awareness Benefit at the Hip Hop Cultural Center @ The Magic Johnson Theater in [...]

December 4th, 2008 | Posted in NEWS | Read More »