Category Archives: Music Musings

I know this is mainly a political blog, but I love to write about music too. This wouldn’t be my blog if I didn’t.

Music Musings

Music Musings: Gorgon City Ft. Jennifer Hudson “Go All Night”

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If we had to isolate a single term to define pop music in the 21st century, the task would be a momentous one indeed. So far, this century has seen almost every type of music have at least a small moment in the sun. But among the main genre groups, only one can stand up as … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: John Wesley Work Jr.

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Nashville Tennessee has earned the nickname "Music City, U.S.A." for good reason.  And although for most Americans, the city is known primarily for being a hub of Country Music, Nashville houses a rich history for all kinds of music traditions. Nashville's Fisk University is well-known for being one of the nation's most treasured … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: The Single Awareness Day Playlist

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Single Awareness Day is a day for everyone out there without a special someone.  But who says that has to be so S.A.D. just because those three letters happen to be the day's acronym?!?! Congrats to everyone who made it through Valentine's Day 2015 sans sweetie. Here are my top anthems for all the … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: For The Lovers on Valentine’s Day

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Hopefully for this Valentine's Day, you are spending your time as you would enjoy, and possibly even with someone special.  So for the lovers on this day, here is a timeless classic to set the mood... The Look of Love composed by Burt Bachrach and sung by Dusty Springfield. Happy Valentine's Day!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf1d65OHYXo
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Music Musings: Madonna Conquers in Living For Love

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With a career spanning across 4 decades and a name known in every country on the globe, there is no living artist that can claim the accomplishments of Madonna.  She has over 300 million in record sales to her credit (the highest selling female artist of all time), numerous major awards and won the … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: Bonnie McKee

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This weekend marks one of the largest annual events across the United States, and by extension, one of the most watched sporting events across the world.  As the eyes and ears of over 150 million viewers fixate upon Phoenix and the Super Bowl, they will be treated to the music of pop star Katy … Continue Reading ››
Music Musings, Texas Politics

Abbott Makes Changes At Texas Music Office

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From Yolanda Adams to Susan Graham to ZZ Top, the state of Texas is a rich one indeed for music.  There is barely a type of world music that cannot be found here, and the titans gospel, classical, and folk genres abound.  Legendary stories have come from the South by Southwest festival, and epic Hip … Continue Reading ››