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.

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Music Musings: Glowing- Nikki Williams

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The first thing anyone needs to know about the music business... for every "star" out there, there are a hundred people just as dedicated, just as hard-working and just as talented waiting for their shot. The names we know are people that were all of those things, and lucky enough to have their "big … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: Celebrating 40 years of Chaka Khan

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As a musician and singer, I can tell you that there are actually a lot of good "voices" out there. So many people really can sing and perform. But one measure that separates the good from the great? Longevity. Some artists have been able to stay relevant through the very short attention … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings: Sebastien De La Cruz’s National Anthem

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As a singer, I can confess that it's an honor to sing the National Anthem at any public event. But imagine having to get up and sing on camera, at the NBA Finals in front of Tens of Millions of viewers? The pressure of that situation is enough most adult professional singers, much … Continue Reading ››
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Music Musings- Vetrate di Chiesa by Ottorino Respighi

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I wanted to start something new for the blog... A discussion and promotion of music that I enjoy. And it doesn't always have to have a direct political connection.  
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Star-Spangled Scandal or Legacy? Beyonce and “Anthem Gate”

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Ok, Full disclosure... I am most certainly a fan of politics, and something of a citizen blogger. But above even these noble exploits, my first love is music. I am a singer. Throughout the years I've performed various styles of music, from classical and jazz, to gospel and pop. I've had the privlege of getting to … Continue Reading ››
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Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots take us to SCHOOL

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Now this is a clip that every elementary music teacher can be proud of. Jimmy Fallon teams up with The Roots and THE Mariah Carey to do a live cut of her Christmas classic All I Want For Christmas Is You. The video is cute and instantly infectous... obviously the kids at the bottom of … Continue Reading ››
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The Only Way is UP

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So far 2012 has proven to be a tough year for the US, both economically and politically. Sometimes it feels like we just get lost in the shuffle... especially those who don't have Billionaires or campaign machines to speak for them. But on this Recall Day for Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, we are finally reminded … Continue Reading ››