humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.
Spotify Wrapped 2023. Top Story - November 2023.
Y'all it's that time of year, anticipated by many a Spotify user. Wrapped first started in 2016, although a less developed version "Year in Music" had been premiered the year before. Wrapped gives users a look at the music they listen to from January 1st to October 31st, which, at least for me, is usually a moment to be surprised (or not).
By Alexandria Stanwyck2 years ago in Beat
That was embarrassing. Content Warning.
The party was in full swing, the music pulsating through the air, and laughter echoing off the walls. It was one of those lively gatherings where people from all walks of life converged for a night of celebration. Little did I know, this night would etch a memory in my mind under the category of "That was embarrassing."
By Nexus Narrator2 years ago in Beat
Distinctive Assets Partners with DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING! 2023 DIVAS Gift Lounge
Distinctive Assets, the LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with setting in motion the promotional frenzy of celebrity swag into a pop culture phenomenon, will bring its signature Gift Lounge to this year’s DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING! charity concert filmed on November 19, 2023, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Created, hosted, and executive-produced by Emmy winner and Tony nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph, DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING! will celebrate its 33rd year with an incredible roster of talent including Jordin Sparks, Cynthia Erivo, Sharon Stone, Dianne Reeves, Saycon Sengbloh, Lisa Ann Walter, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Laverne Cox, and Wayne Brady.
By Reese Alexander2 years ago in Beat
Young Girls Shouldn't Sing That
Note: This is my contribution to a challenge posed by Phil Flannery on the VSS page. His prompt: "I have written this as a challenge for the Vocal Social Society. Feel free to share the songs that you loved as a child but were unaware of their meaning until much later."
By Lynn Jordan2 years ago in Beat
Separating the Art From the Artist. Top Story - October 2023.
Recently, Jann Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation member, released a book entitled “The Masters”. This book featured his interviews with rock legends who have become his friends. There is no arguing the influence the subjects of this book have had on Rock music. However, when questioned why there were no Blacks or women, his flippant, obnoxious, and frankly stupid response negated two demographics of rock 'n' roll's history as if they did not matter. He took his experience, privilege, and influence to brush off legends - whether he chose to acknowledge them or not - that built his career. It was an unfortunate reminder of how someone we hold in high regard can disappoint us in such a poignant and profound way.
By Lynn Jordan2 years ago in Beat
'Searows' Sends us Soul-Searching. Top Story - October 2023.
Listen, I'm always a sucker for sad music, but Searows' discography offers so much more than that. In fact, it feels like a disservice to pigeonhole the Oregon-based folk singer's storytelling as simply 'sad music.'
By Erin Latham Shea2 years ago in Beat
Dio, Holy Diver, and Hexagram 10 of the I Ching. Top Story - October 2023.
Was Ronnie James Dio a student of ancient Chinese wisdom? There’s no question that many of the archetypes which are pervasive in Western esoterica surface in Dio’s work. We recognize the Lady of the Lake and the chivalrous knight from Arthurian legend. We come face to face with wizards, witches, dragons, and the wandering fool who might just be a god in disguise. And, of course, we can’t forget, nor should we begrudge, the rainbow!
By C. Rommial Butler2 years ago in Beat
AfroBeats; Two West African Musicians Dead Within Days
Monday, 25 September 2023 By: TB Obwoge Who Was Mohbad & Who Killed Him? As news of his death hit as far as Saudi Arabia's largest news paper. With photos of the thousands of youth who planned and walked in a march to gain the attention of the government. The youth were upset by a series of videos that had been shared on various social media platforms.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Beat
