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SADE – Soldier Of Love
When you put out seven studio albums in 26 years, you can’t exactly be called a workaholic. But, when you are also one of the most revered bands in the history of Soul music, you get a pass. Like her fellow Soul brother Maxwell, Helen Folasade Adu and her bandmates are back after an... »
Vanity Fair and The “Colorless” Face of Hollywood
Vanity Fair’s March 2010 issue cover story, “A New Decade, A New Hollywood,” proclaims nine young actresses the new “fresh faces of 2010.” In ”About Vanity Fair,” the magazine states, “From world affairs to entertainment, business to fashion, crime to society, Vanity Fair is a cultural catalyst that drives the popular dialogue globally. With its unique mix of narrative journalism,... »
Leaf…An Artist to Watch
The winner of BET’s “Welcome to Dreamland,” this “Eclectic” lady has a style and vibe all her own. A child of artistic parents (Leaf’s mother, Alison Mills Newman starred on several shows as a teen including, “The Love Boat” and “Julia.” Her father, Francisco Newman, was a filmaker). Leaf began playing guitar at four years old. By... »
Flaimahmy Wants To Know: Did President Obama’s Address Inspire You?
President Obama’s State of the Union Address on Wednesday January 27, 2010, ending remarks were, “We don’t quit. I don’t quit. Let’s seize this moment, to start anew, to carry the dream forward and to strengthen our Union once more.” These times have certainly been tough on most. Many families have struggled. Obama spoke about the... »
The Late Night Affair: Suite 701 – Salah Ananse
The Late Night Affair is exactly that (so make sure you put the kiddies to bed before you play this one!). This album is sensual deep soul to some of the hottest dance beats you will ever hear. It is a musical trip to the hottest underground lounges of Paris and NYC. Salah’s experience as a... »
She’s “Truth”…fully a Fly-Mommy
Singer, writer and producer Shari Watson, best known as Truth Hurts, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She won an opera scholarship to the University of Chicago but chose instead to pursue her blossoming music career. Many know Truth Hurts for her debut single, Addictive. Her second album, Ready Now, on Raphael Saadiq’s Pookie Entertainment label received high... »
REVIEW: Raphael Saadiq’s Latest Tour Takes Boston On A Journey To The 60’s
Raphael Saadiq live at House of Blues from ThatsMajor on Vimeo. When soul singer Raphael Saadiq’s Kings Keep Marching tour stopped at Boston’s House of Blues it was more than just a show. In support of his latest album, The Way I See It, this was an evening of celebrating the Soul of music. If his... »
Trans Siberian Orchestra: Evocative Rock Symphony for All Ages
Never before has an ensemble of brilliant musicians been able to blend the charm of classical composition, the enchantment of Christmas, the power of symphonic rock and a visual show that leaves Pink Floyd in the dust. The Trans Siberian Orchestra (TSO) tours annually to bring the beauty of Christmas music to cities across Canada... »
Sophia Danenberg: On Top Of The World
Sophia Danenberg certainly does not look like a rugged mountaineer. However, intelligence, courage and stamina took her to the Summit of Mt. Everest in 2006. Mount Everest is the highest mountain on earth. Part of the Himalaya range in Asia; located on the border between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal and Tibet, it is 8,848 meters or 29,029 feet. She had a few... »
Hill Harper ‘A Conversation’ With Flaimahmy!
Before it was called The Conversation and before New York Times bestselling author Hill Harper set out to write his most recent book, The Conversation How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships, he asked himself, “Am I part of the problem?” Chosen by Essence as a must read, the book quotes Susan Taylor, The State of... »
