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Saturday, October 3, 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
In Memoriam: Fela Kuti Yellow Fever [1971]
Fela Anikulapo Kuti [15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997] was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist. He is best known as a pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, a blend of traditional yoruba and Afro-Cuban music with funk and jazz. At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of Africa's most "challenging and charismatic music performers". AllMusic described him as "a musical and sociopolitical voice" of international significance. Fela was the son of Nigerian women's rights activist Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. After early experiences abroad, he and his band Africa '70 [including drummer Tony Allen] became stars in Nigeria during the 1970s, during which time he was an outspoken critic and target of Nigeria's military junta. In 1970, he founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, which declared itself independent from military rule and was destroyed in a violent 1977 raid. Since his death in 1997, reissues and compilations of his music have been overseen by his son Femi Kuti.
Courtesy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fela_Kuti
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Ari Lennox Chocolate Pomegranate [September 30, 2020]
Courtney Shanade Salter [born March 26, 1991], known professionally as Ari Lennox, is an American R&B singer-songwriter from Washington, D.C. She is the first woman to be signed to J. Cole's record label, Dreamville Records. She released her first EP Pho on the label in 2016, when she began gaining recognition. Her debut studio album Shea Butter Baby followed in 2019.
Courtney Shanade Salter was born on March 26, 1991 in Northern Virginia and spent her formative years in the Washington metropolitan area. Her stage name was influenced by Mary Lennox, a character in the film adaptation of The Secret Garden.
Courtesy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ari_Lennox
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
NPR Music Jhené Aiko: Tiny Desk [Home] Concert [Live October 1, 2020]
The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
#FortuneCookiePhilosophy #1806
#FortuneCookiePhilosophy #1806 >>> #SpeakTheTruth ,,, You Don't Need The Use Of A Forked Tongue <<<
Monday, September 28, 2020
[Quarantine & Chill]
>>> [Quarantine & Chill] <<< *when you're social distancing* ,,, With The One You Love ,,, You Are Truly Blessed ,,, *take this time* ,,, To Appreciate The Beauty Of Life ,,, *while sheltering in place* ,,, STAY STRONG ,,, STAY BLESSED
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