Recently, I saw the biopic about Whitney Houston's life, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody. It tells the story of Whitney Houston's career started, as well as the up and downs of her music career. Naomi Ackie did a remarkable portraying the late Whitney Houston. She captured the artist's essence and bold character. Her mannerism … Continue reading Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody: Movie & Music
Month: February 2023
Single Saturdays: Rita Wilson & Leslie Odom Jr. – Massachusetts
American artists Rita Wilson and Leslie Odom Jr released a cover of a Bee Gees hit entitled Massachusetts. The music is Pop. The tune has a slower rhythm than the original version but with a lovely new take on a 70s classic. The song has contemporary sounds with some folk-style melodies. The piano, the violin and … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Rita Wilson & Leslie Odom Jr. – Massachusetts
Shabaka Hutchings’ Dynamic Album Afrikan Culture
British Jazz musician Shabaka Hutchings released a new Jazz album entitled Afrikan Culture. The themes are tradition and dance. The music is Jazz. The album has beautiful traditional African music. Some songs have a calming meditation vibe. Other pieces have a bold intensity. The record offers a journey of soul-searching and self-awareness. The presence … Continue reading Shabaka Hutchings’ Dynamic Album Afrikan Culture
Single Saturdays: Emma Stackhaus – Free Love
American singer Emma Stackhaus released a new single entitled Free Love. The song is about honouring the love that one gives to others and self-love. The music is R&B/Soul. The tune has a fantastic combination of old-school and contemporary beats. It parallels Donna Summer's Bad Girls. The disco beat adds a bold touch. The song has a great 70s … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Emma Stackhaus – Free Love
First Album Fridays: Miss Sassoeur – Giggles
Canadian and Quebecoise artist Miss Sassœur released her first album entitled Giggles. The themes are life, love and nostalgia. The music is R&B and French Pop. The album has a mix of 90s RAP and 70s Disco musical styles. The sound is bold and edgy. The piano and the violin add a dynamic touch. There are … Continue reading First Album Fridays: Miss Sassoeur – Giggles