What My World Sounds Like: Simply Red
May 29, 2010 | Filed Under Inspiring, Listen, Moment of Truth, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment
Simply Red – “Your Mirror”
What My World Sounds Like: new (to me)
April 25, 2010 | Filed Under Listen, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
Just a few words. Really, names. Osunlade. Damien Yazz. B.o.B.
Osunlade almost always feels good, if not great. “The Day We Met for Coffee” was one of the first draws. I had to have listened to that song on repeat for 2 hours that day.
Then I heard this…
Osunlade – “Flow”
What My World Sounds Like: Césaria Évora
April 23, 2010 | Filed Under Listen, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
Carnaval De Sao Vicente (jazzy carnaval mix)
The power is within you
April 21, 2010 | Filed Under Challenge, Inspiring, Listen, Rewritable words, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
For the first time in my adult life, I’m truly listening to and understanding the lyrics to Whitney Houston’s “The Greatest Love of All”. Yo…this song is seriously amazing. It contains such an important message.
“said the shotgun to the head”
March 17, 2010 | Filed Under Inspiring, Listen, Pay attention, Watch this | Leave a Comment
One of my favorite poets in the world, Saul Williams‘ words frequently cause envy. They make me want to read more, know more, write more. There’s an undeniable courage in all his creations that inspire the heart of the reader/listener. If you want bite sized pieces, he tweets at @SaulWilliams.
What My World Sounds Like: Bilal Salaam
February 24, 2010 | Filed Under Listen, Pay attention, Spotlight, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
I just took the time to listen to Bilal Salaam. It was a good idea.
Here’s “Razor Tongue” off of his Langue De Rasoir (animated by TMelchishua), reminding us to be careful of the words we choose to use with others. The idea can be extended to how we talk to ourselves. Our words can create, build, destroy, hurt, and heal. Let’s be mindful.
What My World Sounds Like: Unplugged
February 9, 2010 | Filed Under Inspiring, Listen, Moment of Truth, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
The evening of March 10, 2002 was a glorious one. Despite this fact, I wouldn’t remember anything that happened that day had it not been for MTV airing Lauryn Hill’s Unplugged No. 2.0 that night.
I remember being completely engrossed, and when I watched it the next day, that excitement and wonder was still there. This work was a piece of underrated genius. There was so much raw honesty, truth and intensity. It’s a light in the darkness.
Lauryn encourages listeners to free their minds, see beyond the illusions, and heal. It’s hard to listen and not self-reflect: how free am I? how much do I truly see? how honest am I? what am i scared of? does my walk reflect my talk? how much of myself have I compromised? what have I compromised?
SPOTLIGHT: Nneka
January 10, 2010 | Filed Under Listen, Pay attention, Spotlight, Watch this, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment
I could barely contain myself as songstress Nneka (pronounced neck-ah) introduced this live performance of “Heartbeat” at the World Cafe in Philadelphia. The authenticity of her musicianship and the sincerity of its messages are immediately evident. Confrontational and political, yet humane, Nneka’s music forces you to feel. Perhaps she embodies Bob Marley’s message of being able to cure hate and anger with music. Perhaps…
What My World Sounds Like: “Hold The Light”
October 23, 2009 | Filed Under Listen, Pay attention, What My World Sounds Like | Leave a Comment
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What My World Sounds Like: “Come Alive (War of Roses)”
October 13, 2009 | Filed Under Listen, Watch this, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment
Why do I love Janelle Monae? Because she’s friggin brilliant! Her music is phenomenal and this latest offering, as part of the Kia Soul Collective, is no exception.
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