Throwback Thursdays February 16, 2023, marks the 20th anniversary since the first episode of Star Académie aired. Hosts included Marc Dupré and Julie Snyder over the years. Star Académie was a program that helped to discover Francophone musicians in Canada. The show's impact is incredible. The first winner was Acadian artist Wilfred Le Bouthillier from Tracadie-Sheila, … Continue reading Star Academie: 20th Anniversary
Month: February 2023
Samara Joy’s Latest Album Linger Awhile
American singer Samara Joy released a new album entitled Linger Awhile. The themes are love and adventure, with some dramatic moments. The music is Jazz. The album has the 1940s/50s vibe. The team of musicians: Pasquale Grasso (guitar), Ben Paterson (piano), Kenny Washington(drums), David Wong (bass), and Kendrick McAllister (tenor saxophone), did an excellent job capturing the … Continue reading Samara Joy’s Latest Album Linger Awhile
Single Saturdays: Samara Joy – Sweet Pumpkin
Featuring Gerald Clayton American artist Samara Joy has another duo version of her single Sweet Pumpkin featuring Gerald Clayton playing the piano. It'sIt's a heartfelt love story. The music is Jazz. Gerald Clayton plays the piano remarkably. The piano solo is impressive to hear. A lovely old-fashioned beat parallels the musical tunes heard in Jazz clubs. It … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Samara Joy – Sweet Pumpkin
Single Saturdays: Samara Joy – Can’t Get Out of This Mood
Featuring Gerald Clayton American singer Samara Joy has a new single entitled Can't Get Out of This Mood. It starts with a woman with a scheme to someone falling in love and having no idea what to do about it. The music is Jazz. This song is the piano version of Can't Get Out of This Mood with … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Samara Joy – Can’t Get Out of This Mood
Editorial: 65th Grammy Awards
Photo by Suvan Chowdhury on Pexels.com February 5, 2023, the 65th Grammy Awards took place, hosted by Trevor Noah. He did an excellent job hosting music's biggest event. The performances were incredible - the artists gave it their all. Congratulations to all the winners of last night's Grammys. Performances -Opening ActBad Bunny - El Apagón & Después la … Continue reading Editorial: 65th Grammy Awards