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We Celebrate the Life of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson a pop music legend and icon was laid to rest Tuesday morning. Millions of fans and viewers around the world tuned in to celebrate his life and legacy. At the age of 50 his life’s work as a father, brother, friend, and entertainer touched millions of fans and admirers around the world. His [...]
culture
Kind of Blue
Posted on 17 August 2009
Why the best-selling jazz album of all time is so great. Slate.com -Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, which was released 50 years ago today, is a nearly unique thing in music or any other creative realm: a huge hit—the best-selling jazz album of all time—and the spearhead of an artistic revolution. Everyone, even people who [...] Continue Reading
news and briefs
Dwele Performs @Yoshi’s
Posted on 11 August 2009
A young man from Detroit, Michigan singing at Yoshi’s Jazz Club. Six piece band. Standing room only. The comforting sounds of soulful music filling the air. Dwele, Swahili for “God has brought me” gave a soothing and refreshing performance Sunday night. Watching the artist perform his jazzy, soulful, hip-hop new and classic hits, I enjoyed the performance, intimate [...] Continue Reading
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Grandmaster Flash Gets Video Game?
Posted on 02 July 2009
Legendary DJ and Hip Hop Icon Grandmaster Flash teaches turntable science in DJ Hero, a Guitar Hero video game spin-off. Grandmaster Flash launched the group Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five in the late 70s. The group recorded the platinum selling record “The Message” and inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Article Continue Reading
culture
Spike Lee Joint Do the Right Thing Celebrates 20
Posted on 13 June 2009
This month marks the 20th Anniversary of Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing. Continue Reading
bookshelf
Omar Tyree’s The Equation
Posted on 13 June 2009
Have you ever wondered what it would take to live the life you want? Start the business you dream of? The East Contra County Library hosted the Read Festival, a week long celebration that kicked off with bestselling author Omar Tyree. Omar Tyree journalist, entrepreneur and best selling author captivated community college students with his [...] Continue Reading
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Get On The Bus
Posted on 10 May 2009
Four days before the Inauguration 54 Bay Area passengers bundled up, snapped photos and said good bye to loved ones before taking a pilgrimage across country to watch one of America’s most historic moments. Outsiders looking in can easily question the choice of a 54 hour road trip when airplanes and jets can [...] Continue Reading
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