“…you’ve brought some joy inside my tears..” Lyrical genius with a deep understanding of spiritual power, and a musical connoisseur. That is how I describe Stevie Wonder’s music On the Tuesday night of November 25th, 2014, my life changed. I attended the STEVIE WONDER concert in Toronto, and yes with no doubt it is one […]
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Black Lives DO Matter
Today was a first…I protested with my family, and it was an emotional and proud moment in my life It was in support of the Toronto chapter of BLACK LIVES MATTER Movement Sistas, Brothas, Dads, Moms, Friends, Families, Straight, Gay, Black, White, Asians, Native Canadians..ALL DIVERSITIES, walked in solidarity to bring attention to racial profiling, […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Angela Bofill
WBLK introduced me to this tune…Loved it and Still Do! Performing “Too Tough” on the show that taught me how to properly do the Hustle
Continue readingToronto Black Film Festival- Feb 10-15, 2015
Do not miss it! 3rd Annual Toronto Black Film Festival, from February 10-15th, 2015. Films will be screened at various locations in Downtown Toronto This year, I was lucky enough to attend the Montreal Black Film Festival, to view the screening debut of Spike Lee’s Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, in which he, the man […]
Continue readingFunky Weekend Song of The Day- Donna Summer
My dad used to get mixed tapes done by a friend at work in the 80’s..mostly Disco. He would bring them home and I was always excited to hear the newest tunes. Dad being a Donna Summer’s fan introduced me to Donna Summer of the 80’s. On 1 of the mixed tapes was this song […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Stevie Wonder
A few days ago I experienced Stevie Wonder Live, for the 1st time, and it was one of the greatest concerts I’ve ever seen This man is a genius, his lyrics are deep and his vision is spiritual and real Stevie Wonder’s music from the 70’s is my favourite Stevie Wonder and “Living for the […]
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Looking to purchase AFRODELIK in person? We will be selling our funky brand at these 3 LOCATIONS, just in time for the holidays: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 2014 PARTRIDGE and PEAR HOLIDAY ARTS MARKET Artscape Youngplace 180 Shaw Street, Toronto 10am- 5PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 HOLIDAY BARNS ART MARKET 76 Wychwood Avenue, Toronto 4pm-10pm THURSDAY, […]
Continue readingThe Book of Negroes Premiere in Toronto
Let me begin by saying that I have owned a copy of The Book of Negroes for over a year, and shamefully have not read 1 page as I have been intimidated by its size. Secondly, as I sat in my seat ready to watch an episode at Tuesday night’s premiere of the mini-series adaptation, […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Labelle
Labelle…how do I describe my love for thee? They come from the planet Funkensty, where you wear the most amazingly outrageous outfits and belt out the sweet nectar of smooth funk ‘n soul, whilst being beautiful, sexy, and sing like there’s no tomorrow Patti Labelle, Sarah Dash and the amazing Nona Hendryx….Ladies U is FIYAH!
Continue readingFunky Weekend Song of the Day- Graham Central Station
Undoubtedly, one of the most funkiest bands ever Graham Central Station know how to bring it DOWN to the nastiest rawness of what is FUNKY This song brings me to “Church”, and I am a dedicated member of THIS congregation If your feet don’t move to this tune…I don’t know what will
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