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Fly Daddy Taiye Samuel: The Beehive’s “Wild Afrikan”
(Interview with Flaimahmy, May 4, 2010) FM: You are a co-host of the internet radio show, The Kenny Burns Show on Beehivefm. Where did the idea for the show come from? WA: Well, Kenny and Mike Johnson started Beehive. They called me to call in and talk about a topic. I was just calling in to do... »
P. J. Morton “Fly Nerd”
“Walk Alone is a record mainly about love because I love love and relationships.” Walk Alone is the title song to P. J. Morton’s newest album due out on April 6, 2010. He is a Grammy-award winning songwriter and producer. He is an author, “Why Can’t I Sing About Love.” He is a college graduate, completing... »
Debra Killings: Musical Ace!
Grammy-Award winner Debra Killings is one of music industry’s most in demand musicians. Debra has worked with the best, including Aretha Franklin, TLC, Toni Braxton and Madonna. She was the beautiful singing voice of Angela Davenport in Idlewild. Not only is she a vocal talent, her virtuosity on bass guitar can be heard on recordings for Carlos... »
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... »
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... »
