The above chart represents my DNA makeup, according to the DNA test I had done. Understand that all of my life, I was told I was Black (and other representations thereof) despite having promoted myself from Black to Human in my 30s. As a child, I was sometimes told I wasn’t “black enough” because I…
I’m starting a weekly feature, a short film “festival” of one or two films. I won’t tell you what they’re about, except that they have a common theme. This week: “Identity” and “Boy.”
1. 2. 3. We are either defined by what joins us or what separates us. We are the only ones who can decide what is truth: the differences or the similarities.
Were I still doing my 100 Days of Art Series (and I am, only I’m not posting anything) this would be Day 45. I started thinking, looking at a blogger’s post on Hendrix, that some just don’t play right. You know the type, when you and your mates are playing a friendly game of football,…
In music, particularly in jazz and popular music, there are songs and then there are Standards. Standards have such universal appeal that they are quickly embraced and recorded by a number of artists. In fact, for vocalists, these songs can become almost “required” in the singer’s repertoire if they are to prove their chops. Now,…
The Maltese Falcon (1941) 100 min – Drama | Film-Noir | Mystery – 18 October 1941 (USA) IMDb Rating: 8.2/10 from 91,265 users Reviews: 304 user | 145 critic Director: John Huston Writers: John Huston (screenplay), Dashiell Hammett (based upon the novel by) Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George A private detective (Humphrey Bogart)…
The final movement from Ludwig von Beethoven’s 9th and final symphony ranks among my and the rest of the world’s favorite pieces of music. The fact that he composed this in his head, while totally deaf, explains how music and art really works with the artist. Senses aren’t required, because the artist is the art.…
My blog, my Top 5. Feel free to share yours in the Comments. 🙂 “Juice” — Eric B. & Rakim “The Message” — Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five “Dear Mama” — 2Pac “Mama Said Knock You Out” — Ladies Love Cool James Smith “My Adidas” — Run DMC And as a Bonus, the Top…
Many of you have probably heard of Bobby McFerrin, below, noted singer, musician, and one-man voicechestra/multi-octave singer, beat-boxer, and, conductor. However, did you know that he’s actually Robert McFerrin, Jr. and his father was noted baritone Robert McFerrin (1921-2006)? No, well sit back and take a listen to both men’s work. Robert McFerrin was a…
Song: Silly Choreography: Full of jump cuts but little dancing Performers: Lovely, and expect Iggy Azalea to make the leap to the Big Screen SOONEST Cinematography: Artistry (View Big) P.S. Dayum P.S.S Since Maria voiced (good-humoured) skepticism, I thought I’d post a video of the only butt-watching I do these days. 🙂
The Artists' Sanctum 