As an admirer and fan of Miss Nina Simone, I cannot help but wonder what life was for people around her. She stood up for what she believed in, sometimes in the most unconventional way. She spoke her truth whether people liked it or not. She was real and raw As quoted from her daughter […]
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Funky Friday Song of the Day- Grace Jones
She opened my eyes and ears to something so unique and KOOL! Grace Jones, a woman that lives her everything…all of she..genuine and true..in a HUGE way. It is Beautiful and so is she It was hard for me to pick just 1 great song, because I love Grace Jones, so I chose a big […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Ike and Tina Turner
I feel mix emotion when I watch this performance, but I know Tina Turner wouldn’t want me to go back to the past in that way…so let me just say “Nutbush City Limits” is a crazy tune..one of my favourites. Tina kills it, the dancers are crazy, and the band is on point In Toronto […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- The OBGMs
…which stands for The oOohh Baby Gimme Mores, and this is their latest video “Torpedo” The OBGMs are a funkin’ Hard Punk band from the land of the T-DOT. Named in 2014 by BLOGTO, as one of the TOP 10 Breakout Bands, they have and continue to make their mark to the world. Check them […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Saidah Baba Talibah
Aiiight Y’all! This sh%t is Crazy! Saidah Baba Talibah is based in Toronto and one of the biggest and best singers in our Country! Funk, Rock, Ballads, Punk…all that, with a true strong versatility in her voice. I love seeing Saidah perform “Bang it Back”, as it is one of my favourites…She hits it HARD! […]
Continue readingPrince`s Vault
Prince Documentary: “Hunting for the Secret Vault“, is a radio documentary on the BBC`s investigation into Prince`s Vault of unreleased music. The alleged hidden gem is said to exist and live in the basement of Prince`s recording studio Paisley Park. Listen to it here Accompanying the release of the radio documentary, is a short video […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song(s) of the Day- Shad/ Zaki Ibrahim
THIS IS HAPPENIN’ TONITE…at MASSEY HALL! I believe 2 of the greatest talents eva’…The Incredible SHAD, with Opening Act, ZAKI IBRAHIM. Not 2 BE MISSED SHAD “Yaa I Get It” ZAKI IBRAHIM “Go Widdit”
Continue readingJimi Hendrix’s Original “Foxy Lady”
Her name is Lithofayne Pridgon, and she is “Foxy Lady”. See this wonderful, rare and indepth interview with The Guardian. A true sense of the scene in the 60’s, her journey with Jimi Hendrix and tales of others we admire.
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Snoop Dogg feat. Charlie Wilson
Alright Y’All…first of all I am huge fan of Snoop’s music. I love the way he raps to me so smoothly and his jams are always so funky and tight. “Peaches N Cream” does not disappoint. Produced by Pharrell, it has the groove of the 70’s, the smoothness of Snoop and the deep funkiness of […]
Continue readingLittle White Lie
“Little White Lie” is a documentary that delves into the life of director and main character, Lacey Schwartz. Lacey clearly looked different from her Jewish family, but lived her life as a white person. In peeling back the layers, she discovers a family secret…her mother had an affair, hence Lacy learning her true identity. She […]
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