Amazing evening with the legendary Patti LaBelle at the Hollywood Bowl. This is my 5th or 6th time seeing her in concert. I first saw her in 1999 when I lived outside of Boston. She is celebrating her 80th birthday and 65th year in the music industry. A group called “Straight No Chaser” (who I had never heard of) opened for her. They were awesome!
Music as poetic extension, social engagement, health promotion, or appreciating of our cultures. Listen to our conversation with musicologist, Patricia Caicedo, as we talk about the Latin American Art Song: https://lnkd.in/didaYyZi
We could not let this month pass without wishing the incredible Vaughnette Bigford a Happy Black Music Month!!! In case you didn't know, June is the month to celebrate Black musicians' enduring impact and legacy and their creativity on music, culture, and history. We love you Vaughette!! Thank you so much for all your support and for gracing the world with your talent!! __________________________________________________________________________________ Want a way to keep up with all these special dates and occasions, DM and ask about getting your very own copy of the 2024 Caribbean CEO Publicity Calendar
Explore the captivating story of Dusty Springfield, the renowned soul singer, and delve into the lesser-known facets of her life and career in this insightful blog post. Gain a deeper understanding of a musical legend whose impact transcends generations. Read the full post here: https://ift.tt/guE4tlQ
The legendary, 3 time grammy award winning jazz singer, Deedee Bridgewater. She knew who to call! #squeegeesquad #squeegeesquadnola #windowcleaning #windowwashing #windowcleaninglife #pressurewashing #powerwashing #guttercleaning #windowcleaningsafety #windowcleaner #nolabusiness #nolasmallbusiness #neworleansbusiness #neworleanssmallbusiness
Consider adding an African American Studies course to your summer plan of study: AfroAmer156 is the story of how Black music became one of the world’s dominant cultural forces, and how it shaped the musical, social and political landscape of the United States from the end of World War II until the present. It considers how Black music articulates survival, redemption, and reinvention, how those themes reflect the African-American experience in postwar 20th and 21st-century America, and how those themes can be heard in the music we hear today. Musical styles covered in the course include the blues, gospel, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco, and hip-hop.
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Three things I’ve learned from social media. 1. If you like Pink Floyd. You are a ‘musical connoisseur’ and respected. If you don’t like Pink Floyd. You have no credibility and are a lunatic. 2. If you like Led Zeppelin. You are a ‘musical connoisseur’ and respected. If you don’t like Led Zeppelin. You have no credibility and are a lunatic. 3. If you like Jimi Hendrix. You are a ‘musical connoisseur’ and respected. If you like Jimi Hendrix, but believe there have been better guitarists since his time (like Michael Schenker or Eddie Van Halen). You have no credibility and are a lunatic. #music #logic
Explore the timeless significance of witnessing our musical heroes aging gracefully in this captivating blog post. It delves into the impact of Joni Mitchell's Grammy performance and the resonance of her artistry as she matures. Gain a new perspective on the beauty of growth and evolution by reading the full article here: https://ift.tt/rXxWJoF
Double Standards: How Record Labels Perpetuate Harmful Stereotypes in Black Music This discussion with @derrickmc and @iambvaughan exposes how record labels perpetuate harmful stereotypes by pressuring Black artists into degrading performances, such as dancing on tables, while sparing white artists from similar demands. We highlight the double standards and call for accountability and change within the industry to ensure respectful and equitable representation for all artists.#BeTheChange #SpeakUp #TakeAction #EqualityMatters #CulturalAwareness #InclusiveIndustry #DiversifyMusic #PromoteEquality #StandUpForChange #Empowerment
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I had a chance last week to join Cara Kneer and her incredible team at Atlanta & Co. to talk about Black Music Month and Atlanta's musical contributions. The conversation around equity has to continue beyond June. Here are my big takeaways on the issues in the industry as it stands for black artists and professionals and my proposed solutions to help make the music industry a more successful industry for all. The Issues: We have little to no control of how the music comes out and is shared/framed with the public, the labels and system do. This prevents us from moving culture in a positive way. We have little to no control over finances. This creates opportunities where young people and young leaders can be taken advantage and "pimped out" for short-term corporate profits. We have little to no control of the people. Sure, we are seeing more black executives than in the past, but in the system they are reinforcing the institution. When I was in this system I gave up my freedom to be able to create systemic change and I knew that. That change has to be done by means of getting the full trust that other groups have over their music (Latins running Latin music, Nashville people running country music) I KNOW all of this is because I was in this and lived this and when I tried to change things I got the boot. The Solutions: Grassroots community building - we as a black community need to start investing in each other and passing our knowledge on in an impactful way to the generation behind us. We need to bring awareness to our non-black friends to understand what we are up against and how this is actually preventing moving culture forward for all of us. Real ACTUAL inclusivity, not empty titles/positions where black leaders can't actually lead https://lnkd.in/er-kD3jS #blackmusicmonth #dei #diversity #equity #blackprofessionals #blackbusiness #musicindustry #music #entertainment #entrepreneurship #raydaniels
