As a journalist, blogger, and interpreter of current events, I’ve witnessed many incredible moments. The ones that have created a lasting impact, positive or negative, forced me to pause, reassess and do one of two things: double-down on my support or do an about-face to leave that item, or person, behind. This week’s impactful event,… Continue reading “…But ask yourself, who are THEY to be equal to?!?”
Tag: John Legend
CD Review: John Legend’s “Darkness & Light”
…..If you’re expecting a continuation of the messages in John’s 2013 CD, Love in the Future, it’s not going to happen. The lush and velvety love songs from Future have been recalibrated into an unvarnished, stream-of-consciousness type of set that explores the widening dimensions of his life as a man, a citizen, and artist. Sound… Continue reading CD Review: John Legend’s “Darkness & Light”
“Love & War” “…In The Future,” The MOC/SoulTracks John Legend & Tamar Braxton Concert Review
Silky-smooth, with a kiss of swag and an understated enthusiasm, John Legend kicked off the weekend just right for nearly 3,000 fans with his recent performance at Grand Prairie’s Verizon Theatre. The staging was relatively sparse—just a 4 piece band, 2 female background singers and his trademark baby grand in front of a panoramic screen—but… Continue reading “Love & War” “…In The Future,” The MOC/SoulTracks John Legend & Tamar Braxton Concert Review
John Legend’s “Love In The Future” CD, The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
…..Love him or loathe him, take him or leave him, John Legend has always been clear about his intentions and his artistry. In fact, when he dropped his debut on his 26th birthday in 2004, the title track spelled it out for all the world to hear: “I’ve got something new for you, when it… Continue reading John Legend’s “Love In The Future” CD, The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
“Soundtrack For a Revolution,” ST CD Review
http://www.soultracks.com/various-artists-soundtrack-to-a-revolution-review-2 Various Artists – Soundtrack For A Revolution (Review Two) Click on CD cover to listen or purchase Bigotry, prejudice, rampant racism and inequality based on superficial qualities like gender and race: for every dizzying achievement that surged the United States forward, the ugliness of racism stalled progress, undermined its democracy and murdered the… Continue reading “Soundtrack For a Revolution,” ST CD Review