Influential Musician?

  Raphael Saddiq Who would you consider the most influential person in your life or career? Maybe a parent, teacher or perhaps someone else at the top of your profession. More than likely if you are influenced by a successful contemporary; that individual also influences others.  I am initiating this discussion a month after theRead More

Death of a Queen

Donna Summer What a sad week again. So sad it prompted me to publish a special post. Another Queen died this week. The Queen of Disco Donna Summer.  She easily earned the title of Queen because she was at the top of her career during the disco era. Her songs were the backdrop of myRead More

A Fine Line

  Erica and Tina Campbell (Mary Mary) Urban Contemporary Gospel or Rhythm and Blues? Religious or secular music? Which do you prefer? The line between the two genres is blurred because a multitude of singers has crossed over the line for many years. Remember Ray Charles? He drew a great deal of criticism for “messingRead More

Not Really a Comeback

Anita Baker Last week brought fantastic news for Anita Baker fans. She will be releasing a new album and start another tour very soon. My wife is a big fan and I really appreciate her music as well. We were both so happy to hear that the eight-time Grammy award winning vocalist would soon releaseRead More

A Natural Songwriter

Carole King Last week as I watched the CBS Morning Show, Singer/Songwriter Carole King was interviewed by Gail King and Charlie Rose.  Ms. King, who turned seventy years old two months ago, has written a book appropriately entitled, “A Natural Woman.”  In the year 2000, Joel Whitburn, a Billboard Magazine pop music researcher, named herRead More