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Solange has carved her own way with “A Seat At The Table”

Solange is the name, and I’m sure after you listen to “A Seat At The Table” her musical effort recently released, you’ll not only know but FEEL what I mean.

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Solange has carved her own way with, "A Seat At The Table"

A spotlight has been brightly shining over her and the entire world worships her entertainment presence, as well as the man she married (…and can we say the daughter that she birthed).  You have a spotlight as well, but it hasn’t shown as brightly, but you have carved your own lane and yours is a different color.

Solange is the name, and I’m sure after you listen to “A Seat At The Table” her musical effort recently released, you’ll not only know but FEEL what I mean.

This body of work is amazing at every turn, with the chosen sounds, arrangements background vocals, etc.  The fact that she barely has mentioned this effort, and who she’s been working with, was a smart move on her part.  You come to it with fresh ears and her choosing Raphael Saadiq to collab with on the project was GENIUS!

The track that has been embedded in my head, “Cranes In The Sky” is just a down, dirty and at the same time angelic song.  Mr. Saadiq doing what he does on that bass, with the sounds of Tweet on the background vocals.

Considering this track hasn’t been released as a standalone single, she obviously was feeling it to, because she released a video for it.  Yeessss, Solange!  Talk about visual art on another level.  Just to add, for me the only track that seemed out-of-place, “Mad” which features Lil Wayne, seemed to be the odd man out and wasn’t needed.

Empowerment, Self-Love, Love, Grief are all the emotions within this entire work.  She takes you on an art based musical ride along with the mileage.  This sister has for sure allowed you to see HER, not her last name and whom happens to be related to her.  You see Solange and this being her fourth musical offering has elevated her musically and creatively.  Due to this project, I’ve forgotten her others because between “Solo Star” and “True EP”, she found what’s deep within her soul and I pray she continues to elevate on this wave that is high.

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U.S. Virgin Islands Announces the Performance Line-up for St. Thomas Carnival Village Featuring Shaggy, Sizzla, Patrice Roberts, and Machel Montano

The Village will be headlined by Caribbean superstars Shaggy, Patrice Roberts, Sizzla Kalonji, Kes, and Machel Montano, who will kick off the six-night free Village concerts on Monday, April 29.

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The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals has announced the performance line-up for the 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village.

72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village

The Village will be headlined by Caribbean superstars Shaggy, Patrice Roberts, Sizzla Kalonji, Kes, and Machel Montano, who will kick off the six-night free Village concerts on Monday, April 29.

“The anticipation around this year’s St. Thomas Carnival is at an all-time high, and the Village night performers reflect the continued influence and growth of our territory’s three carnivals,” exclaims USVI Department of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.

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Adam O, Rudy Live, Temisha, Karnage, Blind Earz, VIO International, and Spectrum Band are among the performers who will take center stage to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands.

“Every year, our goal is to pay homage to the vast Virgin Islands and Caribbean culture that is at the cornerstone of these annual celebrations for natives and visitors alike,” added USVI Division of Festivals Director Ian Turnbull.

Haitian kompa band VAYB and Dominican salsa orchestra Chiquito Team Band will provide a cross-cultural immersion of sound, highlighting the diverse musical interests of Virgin Islands residents.

First-time performers

Rounding out the village are a few first-time performers in the territory, including TeeJay, Jada Kingdom, and Kollision Band, and returning favorites Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah, and Grandmasters.

Kids Night Out Village Night

This year, the Division of Festivals will host its first Kids Night Out Village Night, with activities including the Toddlers Derby, Best Dressed Doll, and performances by TMK and OTB.

More information on 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival Village

For up-to-date information about the 72nd Annual St. Thomas Carnival, visit https://www.instagram.com/usvifestivals/.


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Marlena Shaw, legendary jazz singer, dies at 81

Marlena Shaw, the singer behind  “California Soul” and “Woman of the Ghetto”, has died.

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Marlena Shaw, the singer behind  “California Soul” and “Woman of the Ghetto”, has died.

Marlena Shaw has passed away

Shaw’s daughter announced her passing on Facebook.

“It’s with a very heavy heart for myself and my family I announce that our beloved mother, your beloved icon and artist Marlena Shaw has passed away,” Marla Bradshaw, her daughter, said. “She went listening to some of her favorite songs.”

Bradshaw did not specify the cause of death but said her mother’s passing was “peaceful”.

She was 81.

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Marlena Shaw was a legendary musician who influenced music in the jazz, soul, disco and R&B genres.

She rose to notoriety  the 1960s after she was noticed by the Chess Records label. She sang her most recognizable single “California Soul” with the label before switching to a more jazz-focused label.

Shaw’s music transcended across many generations and has been featured and sampled in popular media, TV commercials and other songs.

Her lyrics often communicated the strength of the Black American community and Black women at a time when there was racial divide in the country and its politics.

In her career, Shaw put out 17 albums.


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Chad Watson – “Though I Lie” (Music Video)

Rapper Chad Watson has released official music video for his single “Though I Lie”.

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Rapper Chad Watson has released the official music video for his single “Though I Lie”.

Directed by Chad himself, the Los Angeles native strolls through various scenery in the area, while telling listeners though he may lie, he’s only human.

Watson was featured on Unheard Voices in 2022 and is continuing to make waves with his music.

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