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Nelson Mandela changed the course of history – for South Africa and the US
By Jesse Jackson President Nelson Mandela was truly a transformative force in the history of South Africa and the world. My heart weighs heavy about his transition, but we are reassured because his life was full, and we know the … Continue reading
Honoring Nelson Mandela
By George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States I was honored to be the first American President to welcome Mr. Mandela to the White House. It remains a genuine highlight from those four years I was privileged … Continue reading
Tribute to Nelson Mandela
By Muhammad Ali Mandela. One name. One man. One mission: Saving a nation from itself. Few men in the history of mankind have had more impact on a nation and inspired the world. Mandela. He led his country from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Robben Island, South Africa, tribute
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I Miss…
If you grew up in New York or any big city and now live somewhere else maybe you can identify with the feelings of my thought for today. I Miss… I miss the fire hydrants; opened and spraying it’s cool … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts of the Soul Brother
Tagged memories, my life, New York, nostalgia, The Bronx, tribute
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Kris Kross
RIP Chris Kelly!! Jump Way of the Rhyme
Posted in Soul Brother's Music Videos
Tagged Chris Kelly, hip-hop, Kris Kross, music, tribute, video
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Kind of Blue
Today marks a milestone in the history of jazz. In 1959,one of the GREATEST albums ever made was released, Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue. A work of fantastic improvisational prowess; Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Julian”Cannonball” Adderley, Jimmy Cobb, Bill Evans, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley, classic, jazz, Jimmy Cobb, John Coltrane, Kind of Blue, Miles Davis, music, Paul Chambers, tribute, video, Wynton Kelly
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DMX
Congratulations to DMX who was released from prison earlier today. I hope he has gotten your life together and either come back acting or on the hip-hop scene.
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Tagged DMX, freedom, hip-hop, incarceration, music, tribute, video
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All Hail Ms. Patti
Patti LaBelle earned a well deserved Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards last night. She has inspired a generation of young singers and continues to today. Her fire and drive are incomparable and to see her live is a … Continue reading
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Tagged BET Award, lifetime achievement, music, Patti LaBelle, r&b, soul, tribute, video
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The King of Pop
Two years ago today we lost the of “King of Pop.” He is a once in a lifetime talent and there will never be anyone that will eclipse him. He is missed but, he is performing for the Almighty and … Continue reading
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Tagged King of Pop, Michael Jackson, music, r&b, soul, tribute, video
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How Nelson Mandela Changed My World
By Angelique Kidjo As I grew up on my continent, our own history was never told. Being a young girl raised in Benin, West Africa, I was even taught my ancestors were the Gauls! At age nine, I discovered by … Continue reading →