Category: Music History
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H&W|What’s Your Passion?
Discovering what lights you up isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of your wellness. When you weave your passions into your daily life, even in small ways, you create a rhythm that grounds your spirit and brings you back home to yourself.
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A&|🎷 The Chitlin’ Circuit: When Music Was Pure Soul
Before the flashing lights, million-dollar productions, and auto-tuned perfection—there was soul. The Chitlin’ Circuit was where it all began… smoky rooms, raw voices, and music that came straight from the heart. This was the sound of survival, pride, and joy — pure Black excellence in motion. 🎙️🌻
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A&E|🎶 When the Music Starts to Lose Its Soul
Technology has changed how we create and consume music — but in the middle of all that noise, something real got lost. I’ve seen the shift firsthand… from live bands and raw voices to auto-tuned perfection and tracks layered until the story disappears. This isn’t a complaint — it’s a reminder. The magic lives in…
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A&E|🎶 Chasing the Mainstream: The Cost of Belonging
I’ve heard a lot of people online talking about the challenges of going mainstream — and I get it. The fame, the exposure, the lights. But from what I’ve seen, there’s always a cost. I love indie music — the freedom to create, to own your art, to speak your truth without a contract controlling…
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Blog Challenge|60+|My Mission
What is your mission? A meaningful personal mission statement contains two basic elements. The first is what you want to do – what you want to accomplish, what contributions you want to make. The second is what you want to be – what character strengths you want to have, what qualities you want to develop. What…
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Blog Challenge |A&E| Flava’s Indie Arts & Entertainment Space
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? The Dream of Lady Flava News: An Artistic Space for Creatives If I were ever afforded the opportunity again to own and operate a business, I know exactly what I would call it—Lady Flava News. It would be more than just a business;…
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Blog Challenge |A&E| The Life of An Artist Cheerleader
The Autobiography of The Artist Cheerleader: A Journey Unfinished Many years ago, I began writing a book. At first, it was simply about my journey into the arts and entertainment industry—documenting my experiences, sharing valuable knowledge I had gained from professionals, and telling the stories of the artists I had the privilege to meet and interview…
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Black Music History |A&E| The Passing of The Legendary Roberta Flack
Remembering Roberta Flack: A Soul That Lives ForeverFebruary 24, 2025 Today, as I was driving home from work, I tuned into NPR News and heard the somber announcement that the world had lost one of its most treasured voices: Roberta Flack. Her passing left me with a quiet, reflective sadness as I remembered the soul-deep…
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Black Music History |A&E| LSG
LSG: A Legacy of R&B Excellence In the world of R&B, there are collaborations that become unforgettable — and then there’s LSG. Formed in the late 90s, LSG was a supergroup that brought together three of the genre’s most iconic voices: Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat, and Johnny Gill. Their name, a simple yet powerful acronym,…
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