GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Nester (Messenger) Robert Marley’s Mum- Cedella Booker

Nester (Messenger) Robert Marley’s Mum- Cedella Booker

As we honor the messenger on the 31st anniversary of his transition from earth to home going- leaving the world to carry on the teachings of love and freedom, and the love in freedom- I thought I should pay…

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Global Fusion Playlist: Afro-Europe’s Global Soul -Ones To Watch : Y’akoto, Joy Denalane & Emeli Sandé,

Global Fusion Playlist: Afro-Europe’s Global Soul -Ones To Watch : Y’akoto, Joy Denalane & Emeli Sandé,


As we go thru Europe to find the soul of music being brought by the Daughters of Yaa sprinkled all over the world in warrior queen goodness, our passport in global fusion…

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Celebrating The Future -Ghana @ 55-Daughters of Yaa Asantewaa Rising! Ones To Watch in 2012

Celebrating The Future -Ghana @ 55-Daughters of Yaa Asantewaa Rising! Ones To Watch in 2012

In honor of Ghana’s 55th year of Independence and women’s history month we honor and celebrate the daughters of Yaa Asentwaa- the image makers and global African powerhouses representing the future of the Black Star Nation of Ghana…

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Wunmi From ALA (African Living Abroad) To The Future of the Global African Supershero

Wunmi From ALA (African Living Abroad) To The Future of the Global African Supershero

If there is a time more than ever when our little girls need a supershero from Africa to her Diaspora..it surely is Now. Issues from colorism, racism, sexism & all of our many global isms, skisms  etc. &…

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A Look Into Global African History-Lena Horne On Like It Is With Gil Noble

A Look Into Global African History-Lena Horne On Like It Is With Gil Noble

Who better to teach you to believe in stormy weather than Glinda The Good Witch AKA Ms. Lena Horne. This past Sunday the weather was atrocious with the highest level of rain to hit the tri-state area…

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While You Were Watching The Throne-The Revolution Was Being Televised & Missed

While You Were Watching The Throne-The Revolution Was Being Televised & Missed

While everyone & their momma was praising Kanye & Jay Z’s new album, the rest of the world was getting messed up & fighting for our lives.

Once again the internets were all a flutter over the release of…

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Osibi -Ghana’s Hi-Life & The Roots & Culture of Global African Music

Osibi -Ghana’s Hi-Life & The Roots & Culture of Global African Music

It should be no surprise to anyone that the roots of music came from Africa, but many still deny Africa of her contribution to the world, civilization  & the many enjoyable aspects of life that continues to touch our…

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Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011)

As soon as Gil Scott Heron’s death was announced , his image, music , poetry  and praises spread like wildfire on the “internets”, but how many people bought his new album  ”I’m New Here“or even thought about him…

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Grace in Your Face!

Grace in Your Face!

Like the legions of many, I am a Grace Jones fan. There’s just something about Grace Jones that makes you shake your head & want to say “you go Bitch”, in the most lovingly respectful I’m in…

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Global Fusion Playlist: Jill Scott “Light Of The Sun”

Global Fusion Playlist: Jill Scott  “Light Of The Sun”

There’s an uncanny aura in the air that has a feeling of soul revival, a feeling that the bright sun evokes in making you feel great, to get up, get out & do something & to just be sun…

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