Little Mix In the planning stage for this weeks’ article I wanted to find one word to describe sensational singing group Little Mix. My word needed to be one that not only defined the group, but also their impact upon the world’s music industry and fan base. The word would also help us understand theRead More
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“Everything Must Change”
Miguel Do any of you remember the song that I used as the title of this weeks’ post? It was written by Bernard Ighner but covered by various artists. I’m most familiar with George Benson’s version. The lyrics give us an understanding of life and time. Both are continuously moving, never standing still. Just readRead More
MC Lyte Innovates, Inspires and Still Makes Music
MC Lyte There must be such a thrill in being first in your particular field. Recently I related to a friend an experience while working at a newspaper twenty years ago. I always had a very large and diverse client base, which included several entrepreneurs of technical service firms. One of my clients was aRead More
Greater Expectations!
All musicians live within a large community. Whether you know it or not, if you are a musician you share something special with other musicians. Throughout my days recording and arranging music, I continuously worked and associated with other musicians. We shared similar experiences and mutually enjoyed the interaction. Â The community is much smaller inRead More
Living for Live Music
Red Hot Chili Peppers A couple of weeks ago I spoke with a friend about some experiences I endured over twenty years ago. At the time I was settling into quiet, family life. I was not recording or writing music or involved with record promotion. In fact, I had just put my music newsletter calledRead More
Digital Music De La Soul
“We always think things through and put quality into anything we do – we never look to just take the cheque and run.” –  Posdnuos of the group De La Soul De La Soul: of the soul Songwriting is one of the most intriguing expressions of art in the world. In modern music, songwriting involvesRead More
Sometimes It Takes Two!
Shakira There is no sound sweeter than the music that comes from a solo instrument. The flute, violin, saxophone and clarinet can provide great entertainment for audiences large and small. The human voice may be the instrument that most people enjoy. I remember my college days at the end of the semester in the spring.Read More