Posts

Showing posts from December, 2011

SIJI - "Morenike" - Underground Artist

Image
This is absolutely the most soulful mixture of jazz and afro-beat and even latin fusion, that I have ever heard! There is also a definitive FELA influence in SIJI's music as well. Check it out this rising star for yourself.

A Letter to My Absent Father

It is 2 days before the end of 2011 and it's been a long time coming for me to clear this heaviness from my heart... For the last 42 years, I have always hoped that one day you would come into my life and become the daddy that I had always wished for.  One who would put me on his lap, hug me and shower me with kisses all over my face until my smile made my own cheeks hurt.  One who would protect me from the world and make me feel completely safe, because I'd know my daddy would always be there. For years I waited.  But you never showed up. Finally, when I sought you out at age 25, although we were reunited there were still many questions that went unanswered.  Wasn't I good enough for you?  Why did you disappear when I was only months old and never return? Did you ever think about where I might be? Did you ever search for me? Where are the 8 siblings of mine you also fathered? Not only did you deny me of your presence, but you also have denied me the opportunity of meeti

Ex-Scrooge Me!

Tis The Season!  A time where many of us are visited by ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, not unlike the well known character of Scrooge.  Although a Scrooge I am not in my yearly Christmas traditions of gift giving and Holiday celebrations, I too was recently been visited by all three Ghosts. Here's how it happened... It twas one week before Christmas as we feverishly looked for a tree for my 12 year old son to adorn in our home as well as the home of my mother's.  The Saturday prior we enjoyed Altadena's annual tree lighting ceremony and after party, which really put us all in the spirit of Christmas. As I sat in attendance for our church's Christmas program on Sunday and watched the praise dancers, listened to Soloists sing to a full orchestra and of the course the choir was "Sangin" all my favorite Christmas Songs. I truly enjoyed the moments of the present and was equally reminded of the reason for this season.  I felt humbled and blessed fo

Protecting Your Health from the Environment

A clean environment is necessary for the health and well-being of humans. It should be quite obvious to national public health decision makers that public health is directly related to the environment in which we live.  The interaction between humans and their environment is a constant exchange.  Cancer, Asthma, Heart Disease, Obesity, and Auto Immune Disorders, are just a few of the diseases that have strickened our society, that are linked in one way or another to the stresses and factors of the environment. The effects of the environment on human health has become absolutely stunning.   These some of  the environmental factors that contribute to the health of humans: Air Quality Agricultural Risks Animal Wastes Chemical Exposure Climate change Economic Stressors Ecological Disturbances Extreme Temperatures Fertilizers Occupational Hazards Noise Pollution Radiation Transportation Recent studies show that countries who have the lowest incomes suffer even

Featured Underground Artist - Eric Roberson aka "Erro"

Image
This New Jersey Based R&B Soul singer is definitely on the rise!  He has collaborated with the soulfulness of those such as Vivian Green, Lalah Hathaway, Jill Scott and Musiq Soul Child. I'm Lovin his latest track, "Picture Perfect"! Many Blessings, Angel_Ahhh

The Celebrity "V" List is Out!!!

Vegetarianism has been around for centuries, but now there seems to be a surge individuals that are choosing to adopt the "V" lifestyle.  Has it become fashionable, is it simply attributed to preservation, or is it because being a "V" is easier than ever with all the delicious meatless alternatives on the market? After reading this list you will see just how many celebrities are helping to spread the word about about being a Vegetarian or Vegan as well as those who are simply leading by example.  You may be surprised to find some of your favorites are either Vegetarian or Vegan. I know I was.  Then maybe, just maybe, you'll be tempted to take the 30 day challenge to eat a diet free of meat and see how great you'll feel. Then you too can add yourself to the "V" List! Albert Einstein - Vegetarian Andre 3000 - Vegan Anthony Perkins -Vegetarian Barry White - Vegan Coretta Scott King - Vegan Carrie Underwood -Vegetarian Daryl Hannah - Vegan Dee

Yoga Breakdancing!!!???

This is where Break Dancing meets Yoga! This is an absolutely amazing video.  I'm just wondering what's next Yip Yop? The video "Break ton Neck" was created by Alex Yde.  The Yogi's name is Arthur Cadre and the track, "Sail" by Awolnation and has recently gone viral on YouTube. Break ton Neck from Alex Yde on Vimeo .