AJ Dance Legacy

Only Angie 

Of course, the music world, family, fans and friends awoke to tragic news of Angie Stone’s, age 63, untimely passing that morning as she and her band left Montgomery, Alabama on that first day in March. To say her transition came as a shock, is an understatement. After all, Angela Laverne Brown dedicated her entire life to music and in the process gave the world her gift of music.… Continue

THERE IS HOPE

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Women Do It Better!

There Is Hope

DJ Debbie Graham

2000

The Queen, Atlanta’s icon DJ Debbie Graham playing Dennis Ferrer’s featuring Mia Tuttavilla “Touch The Sky” (7th Star Vocal Mix) blows the roof off Pisces, formerly the Sound Table on Edgewood Blvd in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, one block away from the King Center on the most bitter night of this cold-hearted year. … Continue

THE FUTURE IS FEMALE: Politics on a Dance Floor

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The Future is Female was a campaign slogan often referenced in 2016. The then United States presidential nominee was the frontrunner to secure a historic presidency. A woman, who might lead the free world. But that hope was squashed by the electoral college. So began the sexist rhetoric. Where did her campaign go wrong?  What she said. What she did not say. … Continue

OSUNLADE & MARQUES WYATT/ANANÉ & LOUIE VEGA -Los Angeles Trilogy

OSUNLADE & MARQUES WYATT

Los Angeles 26.05.24

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MARQUES WYATT

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I take it back.  Angelenos don’t keep their liquids in cups.

The former TEFLON Don floor is now a sticky mess.  Listen to that velcro sound when walking distances.  Thirty-four layers of goo stuck on the soles of white sneakers should be a felony.  A jailable offense, like your favorite clothing store recently shuttered in DTLA.  Where you purchased tonight’s ensemble of head-to-toe white.… Continue

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“WTF!” Location to be emailed the day of the event by 7 pm.  “Really?”

“That’s like the raves from old.”  A friend mentioned over the phone.  Yeah, the raves of old that your friend did not fly over 3,000 miles to attend.  You think to yourself when riding from the airport. Your thoughts lost on the whereabouts of the discreet venue.… Continue

Lucky I’m Black

Osunlade Gets His Flowers

“Happy birthday to you.” A chorus sings across the expanse of fluorescent and exchange.  Thereafter, an elder directs those gathered to belt the livelier soul-stirring rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday.”

“People always forget the lyrics to the second verse.” Everyone’s Favorite Photographer mentions over the growing serenade.”  The time reads 9:30 pm.  Wait!… Continue