Wow! Todays marks the 30th anniversary of a hit from the 80s Never Gonna Give Up by Rick Astley. Although I wasn't born then, I love music from that decade. This song is so fun to listen to. It's got a fun beat. The video is fun to watch. Rick Astley also has another hit Together Forever, … Continue reading Flashback Fridays: 30th Anniversary of “Never Gonna Give You Up”
Category: Anniversary Special
Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill
It was a joy to watch the celebrations for Canada 150. I loved the speeches today, including that of our Prime Minister. 🙂 My focus is the music, however. The performances of Native music were incredible. Marie-Mai was also amazing. It was nice to see her perform. The song Différent celebrates diversity. I didn't expect … Continue reading Canada 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill
Happy Canada Day 150! Music Edition
Happy Canada Day! Today Canada celebrates its 150th birthday. It's also where many famous artists are from such as Shania Twain, Michael Buble and Drake. The music is diverse, which is no surprise, as Canada does place diversity as its feature.
30 years since Dalida’s Passing
It’s been 30 years since Dalida passed away. She left behind an incredible legacy and music. Dalida sang in many languages including French and Arabic. She had a powerful voice that can’t be forgotten. Her best hits include Helwa Ya Baladi (My Beautiful Country), Gigi L’Amoroso, Il venait d’avoir18 ans (He just turned 18). … Continue reading 30 years since Dalida’s Passing
Throwback Thursdays: 40 years since Abdel Halim Hafez’s passing
Abdel Halim Hafez was a legend in the Classic Arabic music scene. He was also a fantastic actor. He was known for his roles in musical films such as Lahn El Wafa' (The Music of Loyalty), Ayyamna al-Helwa (Our Beautiful Days), Banat El Yom (The Girls of Today), Share' El Hob (The Street of Love). … Continue reading Throwback Thursdays: 40 years since Abdel Halim Hafez’s passing