There are countless number of solo recording artists who started out part of a group. I have written about many of them and featured some in Weekly Music Commentary. Usually, one of the members within the group displays qualities that talent scouts recognize as something special that might help develop the singer into a star.Read More
As I prepared for this weeks’ post in Weekly Music Commentary, I searched for words that would properly describe the featured artist. One word in particular might be appropriate because it closely resembles his stage name. Yes, singer/songwriter WizKid started out as a “Whiz Kid”. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary a whiz kid is a person whoRead More
Even though my background is in music, and I write about music and musicians, I am also interested in the musical culture worldwide. Over the years I have featured artists from every corner of the earth. It is still fun to write about a musician unknown in my part of the world. However, that doesRead More
The term “National Treasure” is used often when speaking about an artist or work of art that is enjoyed by a great percentage of people within a nation. I’ve used the term and applied it to those certain works that are considered popular, and beloved. We lost an artist whom we consider a “National Treasure”Read More
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant released her fifth studio album earlier this year. Who is Elizabeth Grant? I would ask that same question if I was reading this post a few months ago. Now I understand who Elizabeth Grant is, and her importance in the music industry today. Yes, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant is known professionally as Lana DelRead More
A friend told me a story about her start with an all girl group several years ago. She said that the group was about to sign a deal with a fairly large production company. After meeting with the girls a few times, the company chair pulled her aside and informed her that unless they getRead More
What were you doing in the year 1980? I know, many of you reading today probably were not born until well after 1980. However, if you are in my age group, you can remember well your activities. I was in high school, quite an active member of the school’s marching band. We played a lotRead More
