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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Recording : Can Beats Owners Turn Around Interscopes Damage?


Can Beats Owners Turn Around Interscopes Damage?
By Patricia Britt

Can Beats Owners Turn Around Interscopes Damage to society through their decades of vulgar words through a college "music" program degree in California? Businessmen Dr. Dre ( Andre Young rapper/producer), and Jimmy Lovine (Producer) have earned money through the hate they’ve multiplied in tracks since the 80’s with the acts they’ve promoted that’ve removed women from a pedestal of protection to a mere material conquest to be had, and  tossed aside for a legacy up to this point.

In May of 2013 they donated $70 million to help young adults seeking an education, and to immortalize themselves with an undergraduate program called the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation.

Apple Executive Tim Cook bought Beats  Music for a recorded 3.2 billion including Apple shares and a seat at the table as executives for Beats at Apple in the quest to keep the Iphone number one. Besides the quality of the audio products  produced, and streaming capabilities Apple executives upon noting the contribution to a historical college where young adults interested in any genre can apply themselves to the arts was probably an element in their decision to give these businessmen the means to help more of the people’s children they’ve hurt with the lyrics they’ve disseminated into the universe that’s made the world less safe for women, and consequently in turn for young men in America if there’s any correlation between the rising rate of incarceration for ethnic males as the rap business has grown. in addition to sending a message around the world that self interest is supreme above mutual respect.

Perhaps their business endeavors will take the direction of quality of life vs a negative spiral of life with the power to perpetuate hope through material gifts to youth. Can the Beats founder's undo some of the damage most likely caused through Interscope Records in its beginning, and work on a safer world for the founders grandchildren, and everyone else, or are school donations just hush money to show change?

The intended residue of an arts education can only help through the visible results of the graduates impact on society within time to give the world a new imprint of who America is, and can be.
The legacy of rap is more unmarried women raising children alone, because men have lost trust, and respect for women they're physically programmed to protect, because they've been reprogrammed with images to neglect? Once upon a time there was room for Houdini, and PM Dawn now it seems that the material mantra is all there is.

I see the remnants every day with young men swearing regardless of any lady present seeking attention no matter what kind. I see quiet young men listening to their IPhones on the way to fast food service jobs with their uniform on that might be given a chance to work at a higher paying job if their stereotypical image weren't imbedded in employment decision makers minds.

Maybe rap moguls, and athletes will start a nationwide trend, and expand programs that give impoverished youth bikes in the summer so kids can be preoccupied with a breeze instead of the violence that sometimes surrounds them. 
  Since Beats Music is essentially an electronics company maybe Dr. Dre will try building a reliable alarm clock with volume, and name recognition that a job applicant, and employee can rely on to get them to work on time, or perhaps an athletic conglomerate will look into being number one in that arena.


If you're into music you should always shop around. Berklee school of music has a distinguished track record www.berklee.edu.

Black on black crime has skyrocketed since the dawn of rap music. You can even go to the Internet and see videos of violence involving rap. Which is all the more reason to bring musical instruments back to our schools in K12, and beyond.
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Monday, July 14, 2014

Kalimba Music : Earth Wind & Fire Better Than Ever


By Patricia Britt

It’s written in the stone of our hearts that Earth Wind and Fire is one of the greatest groups in the universe, with phenomenal stage presence. Ralph Johnson simmered on percussions keeping legendary rhythms alive. EWF played around 20 songs from their marvelous catalog. EWF stands the test of time, because the timeless compositions that touch the human spirit, and rocks the soul through all it's evolutions.

Philip Bailey’s Reasons falsetto is more impeccable than any recording can ever project, and his baritones pierce the heart! The band’s harmony in Devotion, and After the Love is Gone was astounding. Verdine White (Maurice White's brother) lit up the night with Serpentine Fire! Philip played the Kalimba a small hand held instrument operated with the thumbs somewhat like a mini xylophone.

The diverse audience sang a song from beginning to end on their feet grooving with the past, and present tracks. “No matter who you are your dreams will take you very far oh yea … baba wayo wayooooooooooo …. Ba de yade yaaaaaaaa.” The angelic harmony’s of You Can’t Hide Love were sensational. That’s the Way of the World with Phillip Bailey’s son being groomed to carry on in the tradition of his exceptional father.

Philip Bailey expressed gratitude to God first, and foremost. The instrumental Kalimba, Would You Mind, and Keep Your Head To the Sky are unequaled tracks that set the standard for numerous CD’s. Their most recent CD is sure to enchant with new instrumentals to mesmerize. I didn’t get a chance to meet one of the 10 best vocalists of our time, however to hear the vibes in the electrified atmosphere with a full moon is an experience to treasure. EWF is one group anyone who loves music should see at least once. And you might just be lucky enough to get one of Ralph’s drum sticks thrown into the crowd at the end of the concert! Maybe we can get EWF back in Michigan to perform at one of Detroit’s great musical venues like  Chene Park some September.

Philip Bailey has his autobiography on sale at Amazon.com entitled “Shining Star: Braving the Elements of Earth Wind & Fire." Part of the proceeds go to his Music is Unity charity.  “I believe when foster youth come into the system, we all have a responsibility to ensure that they have quality lives and have the same opportunities that we want for our own children. Foster youth are struggling. We can all take action to help.” – www.musicisunity.org, www.philipbailey.com

Let’s give back and read his book for all EWF, and this man has given us for 42 years. 

EWF had CD’s on sale at the venue: Now Then Forever & the Greatest Hits

You can view Philip, Ralph & Verdine’s tour schedule at www.earthwindandfire.com

 www.mauricewhite.com, www.kalimba-music.com Greg Manning is a featured artist.



www.larrydunnmusic.com former EWF keyboardist & musical director.

www.commongroundfest.com is an annual music festival in Lansing, Michigan held in mid July.

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Commonground Music Festival Review ~ Lansing, Michigan


By Patricia Britt

The Commonground Musical Festival is 14 years old, and held annually in mid July.

“Daley” hailing from Manchester, England covered some American tunes like Chaka Khan’s Sweet Thing, and performed some original music for an appreciative crowd at Lansing, Michigan’s Commonground Music Festival. Daley.tv.

Dee Hibbert & Company is a local band from Lansing, Michigan performing light original jazz, and R&B cover tunes from Luther Vandross catalog like Never Too Much, Bobby Caldwell What You Won’t Do For Love, and more. The keyboards were like raindrops, and the base was smooth.
Two guest vocalists worth noting on their jazz climb was Jesse Foltz covering Jill Scott’s Is It the Way. And another songstress sang with a gritty Mavis Staples style on Isaac Hayes “Do Your Thing.”

The overall performance of the diverse group was spellbinding.

reverbnation.com/deehibbertcompany – CD Jazz Is

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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Poem : America

America”
by Patricia Britt

America is you,
And I whether born to be free,
Or moved here to experience freedom.
Free to worship, and assimilate.
We're all in this beautiful place together,
That some of call heaven on earth.
To be free to come,
And go, and see what we see,
Is the key to unity.

America is the movies,
Theatre, and dance!
The magnificent Grand Canyon,
And glistening shores forevermore.

America is equality,
Trust, and democracy.
My country is ideas,
That last eons.
America is a miracle of wonders for all,
From this continent,
And beyond,
On, and on, and on.

America is a gumbo of shades,
And ethnicities open to all to explore her grace.

America is a tapestry composed,
From jazz to gospel to rock & roll.
That sets your spirit's vision free!

America is forever rising souls,
That brought forth you,
And me in a cool reverie.
Forever we strive to be renewed,
Better than ever!
And the beat goes on!

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

History : SCJ Thurgood Marshall & CRA 1964

by Patricia Britt

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed on Thurgood Marshall's birthday by President Johnson a supreme act of respect, and working together for the greater good.

Thurgood Marshall won Brown vs Topeka in 1954 a landmark case for the civil rights movement. He served as a Supreme Court Justice from 1967 - 1991.

How do we restore his legacy in education. When will the children be given a chance to learn more than when not to speak up. Is it possible to have discipline without lifelong penalties? All  of our children will be needed to perpetuate our future together.

Although schools were instructed to desegregate "with all deliberate speed," desegregation, or integration of schools was a slow tedious in sporadic spots of the country. Sometimes the process was violent, and perhaps the resistance to equitable compliance in a timely manner has resulted in mass school failures, modern school success models, college graduates, and college dropouts in a bumpy educational fabric. 

The bulk of school books are made in Texas, and should be revised to include significant events, and history makers, and catch up with the education individuals can attain online. The elements of music, and art are missing in schools for spiritual balance. Music in the schools brought forth Earth Wind & Fire.

Another notable case determining affirmative action in 1978 was the Bakke decision. One of the black applicants admitted through quota's in Bakke's place finished as class valedictorian having endured assertions he was not qualified to attend the University of California medical school.

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http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/scholarship/about-scholarships-program

Legal quote: Justice delayed is justice denied.


Song: McCoy Tyner ~ Walk Spirit' Talk Spirit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thurgood_Marshall 1954

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/495961/Bakke-decision

See 21st Century Education Considerations



Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Quincy Jones & Music Licensing

by Patricia Britt

The House of Representatives had an initial committee to review music licensing (CSpan ) this week. Artists recording before 1972 don't get residuals unless they were song writers. That particularly means Motown artists are left out in the cold when they created so many warm memories.

Que Sera, Sera ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincy_Jones

Quincy Jones music can vibrate through the solar system, but he can't get any airplay on Music Choice in June. It's great he is a composer, still why can't some of the greatest artists be acknowledged? The point being it distorts history in hearts, and souls.

Send in your opinion if you believe in fairness for the artists that led to change : 

U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 224-3121 



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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincy_Jones

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