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Music journalist A. Scott Galloway just shared that Bobby Caldwell passed away at age 71, following an extended illness.
My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family.
🎥: Bobby Caldwell performs “What You Won’t Do For Love” live in Miami Beach, filmed by George Monteiro, 1978
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This is it.
@ElDeBarge
’s new Tiny Desk Concert on
@nprmusic
just went live with some Black history for Black History Month! 🙌🏾 🎥:
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Thread. I want to see more obits and posts on how
@Irene_Cara
had to fight the music industry to be paid what she was owed as a hit songwriter.
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Thread. After seeing it last night at the New Orleans Film Festival, I so highly recommend that everyone view ‘Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues,’ the new documentary about America’s first pop star. The time is now for this film and this story, which both stirs and inspires.
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My parents got married in 1968, and went to
@Dooky_Chase
that evening. As they told me, it was the only fancier restaurant in New Orleans where Blacks were allowed to dine. Last night, my vaccinated parents returned. It was my dad’s first social outing since the pandemic started.
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Another of my favorite soulful pioneers has moved to the next phase. Hamilton Bohannon started as a 1960s drummer for Motown acts (including Little Stevie Wonder). In the 70s, he perfected his trademark four-on-the-floor style and released an album each year through the mid 80s.
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It’s the Tom Tom Club who invoke his name in their 1982 hit “Genius of Love,” chanting breathily “Bohannon - Bohannon - Bohannon - Bohannon.”
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Caldwell never stopped writing, playing, and touring to large crowds, thanks to that now-classic hit, but also not solely because of that hit. Importantly, he remained devoted to soulful music with a discography of excellent albums.
May
@bobbycaldwell
rest peacefully.
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I don't understand why over 10 police cars and over 40 police officers are needed for a complaint against a brass band playing music on Frenchmen St! Also, why are people complaining (still) against brass bands playing music on Frenchmen St. Or ANYWHERE in New Orleans?
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The year before Motown Records utilized the same technique with Teena Marie’s first album, TK Records issued Bobby Caldwell’s debut 1978 LP with a photo that conveniently obscured a secret.
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I just learned about the passing of electric bassist Paul Jackson, best known for his groundbreaking '70s funk/fusion work w/Herbie Hancock on albums 'Head Hunters' (feat. "Chameleon"), 'Thrust' (feat. "Actual Proof" and "Palm Grease"), and more. RIP to another soulful pioneer.
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Doberge cake. It’s a New Orleans thing. 🎂 Happy birthday to me. ♍️
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I was today years old when I learned James Brown 1) performed “Slaughter Theme” (from ‘Slaughter’s Big Rip Off’) on TV; 2) did it live on The Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson; 3) did it w/Doc Severinsen’s house band and not The JBs; 4) snuck in The Robot dance. 📺: Sept. 14, 1973.
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RIP Fuzzy Haskins
📺:'Say Brother'
Parliament-Funkadelic circa 1970
Vocals: George Clinton (lead), Ray Davis, Fuzzy Haskins (lead), Calvin Simon, Grady Thomas
🎸:Eddie Hazel, Tawl Ross
Bass: Billy Bass Nelson
🎹:Mickey Atkins
🥁:Langston Booth
YouTube: hughenmatt
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I just discovered (on YouTube) this rare 1971 promo clip of Funkadelic for “You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks.” Here, vocalist Fuzzy Haskins is not singing, but playing drums. The audio is not live, but the studio recording of the song.
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Showing him as a shadowy silhouette on the cover guaranteed no one would know Caldwell’s soulful voice belonged to a white man til the word was out. The single, “What You Won’t Do For Love,” became a top 10 R&B hit, endearing him with a devoted Black fan base through his career.
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Jazz Fest last year. His love of music lives on through me. The spirit never dies. Love you, dad. 🙏🏾
Here’s my dad, 82 years old, dancing at
@jazzfest
to
@nigelhall76
singing the classic 1980 Rockie Robbins cut, “You and Me.” Dad has encountered health challenges recently, but he demanded going to Jazz Fest this year. This dance was all him, unprompted, and I captured on 🎥. 💖
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We lost my dad today. He had a good, full life and lived to see 83. My love of music and being nice to people comes from him. Thank you for your prayers and condolences. We are rejoicing in his eternal spirit life and love, and he is finally at peace and in no more pain.
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May the 4th be with you. Ronald Neil Clark () posted this and I’m still laughing hours later. What do you get when you mix Star Wars, the Osmonds, Kris Kristofferson, 70s variety show TV, and Sly & the Family Stone?
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48 and feelin’ great! Here at WWOZ, and happy birthday to ME! 🎶🎂 Thanks to EVERYONE for the beautiful birthday wishes today! (And yes, my birthday is 9/9, but my big party at
@Tipitinas
is 9/16, so save that date! 😉) ♥️♥️♥️♍️♍️♍️
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Merry Clayton, born on Christmas in New Orleans…
Merry Clayton was getting ready for bed one night in 1969 when she got a last-minute invite to sing a backup track for a band called the
@RollingStones
. Hours later, “Gimme Shelter” was born. 🔥
Born today in 1948.
(via
@SongsPhilosophy
)
@MickJagger
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RIP to soulful pioneer Deon Estus. Many know him as the integral, vet bassist w/Wham and George Michael. I know him as the killer young bassist with Brainstorm (3rd from right) in ‘78 & ‘79. In recent years, he was a beloved added member of the reunited Switch. May he rest well.
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Don’t like music? Please try another city. Thank you. -native New Orleanian
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Here’s my dad, 82 years old, dancing at
@jazzfest
to
@nigelhall76
singing the classic 1980 Rockie Robbins cut, “You and Me.” Dad has encountered health challenges recently, but he demanded going to Jazz Fest this year. This dance was all him, unprompted, and I captured on 🎥. 💖
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[THREAD] Dear loving people,
Effective this Friday, and until further notice (i.e. Covid cases decrease and vaccination rates in Louisiana increase), *my* parties at the Hi-Ho Lounge will require proof of vaccination for entry.
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She “won” her lawsuit, but “the industry” blacklisted her. This happens to artists all the time, though most don’t win or even have opportunity or drive (or energy or 💰) to sue. If you’re a woman or Black, a Black woman, or a Black Latina (as she was), results are much worse.
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RIP Bonnie Pointer, who passed away today at age 69. 1 of the original 4 Pointer Sisters, the Grammy-winning vocalists from Oakland, CA. (Pictured top l. to r.: June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, Bonnie Pointer. Bottom: Anita Pointer.)
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A student told me he enjoyed my class. Others shared it was the 1st time they’d ever heard of Sly Stone. One mentioned it was the 1st time he’d ever heard JB’s “Say it Loud, I’m Black & I’m Proud.” Teaching this class is one of the hardest & most rewarding things I’ve ever done.
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May soulful pioneer Marlena Shaw rest peacefully in the Spirit. My condolences to her family. 🙏🏾🕯️
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Dinner at Houston’s, where’s there’s a jazz trio playing. There’s an elder Black woman at the bar, solo, grooving, clapping and enjoying herself. She reminds me of what will be me in 20 years. Where will I go to have fun and enjoy when I’m older? I just paid her tab, anonymously.
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I learned recently that some people didn’t know Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” (1980) wasn’t written to be the “Black version” of the happy birthday song but, rather, was written in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King and specifically to support a U.S. holiday on his birthday.
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So remember her name, and remember her “Fame,” but don’t dare forget her fight. Because she’s not the first, and she won’t be the last…
May she rest in power, and finally in peace.
My deepest and sincerest condolences to her family and friends. And my strongest respect to her.
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Soulful pioneer, acclaimed percussionist; Miles Davis group alumnus (1971-1975); Grammy-winning producer, writer, and hit maker; bandleader of Mtume, mastermind behind 1983’s “Juicy Fruit,” genre bender, straight shooter, innovator. Now ancestor. May James Mtume rest peacefully.
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Mardi Gras is a state of mind. You don’t need parades to feel the feeling.
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A thread. Bonnie Pointer wasn’t a part of the Pointer Sisters (group) in the 80s; she left to go solo in ‘77. But her passing made me remember this true story. Again, another intersection of
#blackmusicmonth
& racism, leading to
#blacktrauma
. (L. to r. Ruth, Bonnie, June, Anita)
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I created a special Spotify playlist for you with that Mardi Gras feeling, my way. 3 hours of New Orleans music for celebrating. Goes great with king cake. Share, play, and enjoy.
Happy Mardi Gras! 💜💚💛
🎶 🔉:
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Everyone who loves New Orleans music, funk music, good music, and music in general is in mourning. Art Neville is a pioneer and this is a massive loss. My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to the family.
#artneville
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Thread. Leo Nocentelli, guitarist and founding member of The Meters, recently posted that he heard himself on a new Coors TV ad. The commercial uses The Meters’ “Find Yourself” (1976), which Nocentelli sings lead vocals on.
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Who in New Orleans remembers my original HUSTLE parties at Mimi’s and the Hi-Hi Lounge? At 2am, which is what time it is now, we’d still be going strong with no end in sight.
#theolddays
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Thread. Time for an intro. Hi!
Born and raised in New Orleans.
Collecting records since I was a kid.
Been with WWOZ for 25+ years.
Created 1st P-Funk website w/graphics in college in 90s.
Have mainly worked in arts or education admin. Now a librarian and archives professional.
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I’m reprioritizing my health and fitness. This includes daily exercise, which sometimes is a walk in Audubon Park or City Park. My 82-year-old mom loves to join me too. ❤️💪🏾
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Thread.
On Fri 12/01 (today), New Orleans City Council will consider a proposal to change “Valence St” to “Neville Way,” in tribute to the legendary Neville family legacy of New Orleans music and culture.
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I would like some answers as to why this was allowed to happen yesterday in the middle of the French Quarter with not a mask nor socially distanced space in sight.
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Stevie Nicks is also playing today at
@jazzfest
. Y’all know I’m Team Stevie. Here’s a throwback to this year’s Mardi Gras when I channeled
@StevieNicks
for my costume. 🖤
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Thankful for this wonderful news!
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I didn’t know anything abt Cara having to fight for anything until I wondered why I’d never heard a peep about her in years. As a Black girl in early 80s, we could look up to her. Then she disappeared. And I forgot. Until Sunday. And I learned about her fight. Now I’m horrified.
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Cara has done the thing I admire so much: telling her own story.
@CJWikaneNYC
thankfully brought to my attention that Cara previously made her story, in her words and uncensored, available to anyone on her website ().
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Without
#artneville
, we wouldn’t have The Hawketts’ “Mardi Gras Mambo,” the Neville Brothers, the Meters, The Meters’ “Hey Pocky A-Way,” and anything or anyone that derived from or was inspired by the aforementioned. Think about this.
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@CharlesWMcKinn2
Congratulations on being so powerful that it prompted them to try and bring you down to their level. Seriously, so sorry you received that dreck.
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Dear New Orleans friends who ❤️
@Beyonce
,
Tickets to her Sept. concert at
@CaesarsDome
are not on sale yet. If you are buying or looking at sky-high prices, you are getting tricked and/or scammed by unreliable and unofficial third-party ticket sellers who aren’t Ticketmaster. ⬇️
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RIP Bookman! Disco Santa forever!
Johnny Brown, Comedian, Singer and ‘Good Times’ Actor, Dies at 84
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Today because of Endymion-gate, I’ve seen lots of chat (or surprise? 😅) about Mardi Gras’ racist history/tendencies. I recommend everyone watch ‘By Invitation Only,’ an excellent documentary which breaks it all down.
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The single was also a top 10 pop hit.
Caldwell’s second album, ‘Cat in the Hat’ (1980), showed his full profile since the “cat” was out of the bag.
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All this has made me think abt all things, just like Katrina. Then, I said I’d never take anything for granted again. But we slip into old routines. If we ever get out of this mess, I’ll immediately throw my previously-announced DJ retirement plans in the 🗑. Why stop? I love it!
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One more time for Fuzzy. (Clip 1)🤘🏾
🎥: Parliament-Funkadelic performs “Standing on the Verge of Getting it On” featuring lead vocals from Fuzzy Haskins, live at the Houston Summit, 1976.
#fuzzyhaskins
#ripfuzzyhaskins
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The news is out! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I'm so excited and honored to take on this new role, which is an honor and privilege that I don't take lightly. And I look forward to working with everyone in my new capacity.
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Just koolin’ with Robert “Kool” Bell of
@KoolntheGngLIVE
at
@wwoz_neworleans
! Make sure to enjoy Kool & the Gang at
@jazzfest
Sunday on the Congo Square stage. 🧊
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I have just learned of the passing of saxophonist Carlos Garnett, who played with Miles Davis and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers among others. Here’s a thread of songs I love, which he released as a bandleader in the 70s. May he rest peacefully.
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Funkadelic LP artist Pedro Bell once told me a woman, Cathy Abel, designed the official Funkadelic logo. When I shared this years ago with folks, misogynists & non-believers thought I was making ish up. Last wknd, while looking in “El-Lay”’s P-archives, look what I found (‘72)...
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I said it before, and I’ll say it again. When all of *this* is over, I’m throwing the biggest party of all my parties. 💥
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I’ve told a few people this tonite at my own event. I hope all our New Orleans musicians turn these streets inside out in honor of Dr. John. He is ours. We loved him.
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Here’s the playlist of everything I played yesterday/Mardi Gras morning on
@wwoz_neworleans
. 🎶 Pro tip: Listen to these songs *all year long*.
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I’m amplifying King Cake Connection, where you can buy king cakes and Mardi Gras-themed desserts and products by Black-owned businesses. Produced by Where Black NOLA Eats. Starts this weekend at
@visit_thnoc
and
@SouthernFood
, cause it’s time! 💜💚💛
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I did this one Mardi Gras and it was unforgettable. Maybe I’ll start my Mardi Gras next year this way. Good morning, loving people. Get out of bed. It’s Mardi Gras!
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If you’re visiting NOLA and feel you’re going to enlighten New Orleanians (as though we are less than), think again...
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I want to see more obits and posts on how Irene Cara had to fight the music industry to be paid what she was owed as a hit songwriter. She won her lawsuit, but “the industry” blacklisted her. Where have we heard this before? This discusses *some* of it.
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Here’s a thread for Casablanca Records, cause it was such a legendary label at a legendary time, known for legendary music and staffers who legendarily did legendary things. The film gives you none of that feeling, but may you feel the feeling through original music and stories.
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I am enjoying a solo dinner (cause I’m Team Solo Diner) at Crescent City Steakhouse right now. My server says an anonymous person wishes to not reveal themselves. But whoever you are, I want to thank you so much for picking up my check because wow!!! What a beautiful gift! 🤗💗
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I purchased the chapter download for 99 cents, and am honestly embarrassed that’s all that was asked for such a powerful manifesto about the music industry and its sinister and predatory ways. The 19 pages left me sobbing. It is raw, unflinching, heart wrenching, necessary.
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“It was me who came up with the idea of a silhouette, which I actually drew, based on a photo that had been taken.” - Bobby Caldwell to Jered Stuffco
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RIP Johnny Pacheco 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 (🎥 source: YouTube via Eloy Nuñez, 1974)
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Without Googling, name a famous historic battle.
WITHOUT GOOGLING Name a famous historic battle
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Long live the kings of rock ‘n roll. “May 30, 2009: Fats Domino visits with Little Richard in a dressing room after Richards' performance at The Domino Effect, a tribute concert for Domino, at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)”
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With love to my P-Funk brother
@AmpFiddler
. This world truly did benefit from his giving spirit, and now he can take his peaceful rest. Fly on, friend. 🙏🏾
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I want to talk to more young people about the history of our music. They don’t know the history. They will love it and want to know it, once engaged. This is serious to me.
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I don’t want to see any discussions about Mardi Gras until we start talking about first steps to restoring live music and supporting events featuring local musicians and music artists.
Could some New Orleans Mardi Gras parades move to Jefferson Parish for 2021? It wouldn't be the first time.
The parish released a tentative schedule of 12 parades. One parish representative said they've "had some calls from New Orleans parades."
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The next time you remember Cara’s legacy, don’t just remember the songs you love, and her inspiring acting. Know her fight and the words she left for you, yes you. There is a section of the chapter download addressed to those of you/us who were/are inspired by her.
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SLY
“The immeasurably influential, infamously erratic soul star has written an unlikely autobiography. In a rare interview, Stone opens up on drugs, feuds and his treasure trove of unreleased tracks”
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Mardi Gras magic is ordering a 3-piece spicy, and you get home and see they put 4 pieces in the box. ✨
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🎥: Stevie Wonder sings “Happy Birthday” with Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III, and others, 8-27-1983, Washington, D.C., at the 20th anniversary of MLK’s March on Washington.
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I think it’s time to give the history lesson about how, in original hip hop culture (1970s), the DJ was at the top of the pyramid, and the role of the MC was to support the DJ - not the other way around.
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I’d like to thank whoever was paid to write the copy for this campaign pamphlet for helping me solidify my vote for
@SusanforSheriff
. -signed An Unmarried with No Children New Orleans native whose religion is my own business
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Newly released, and excellent. So well researched, and full of stories. Prince fans will appreciate the story of him featuring Rufus Thomas as one of his aftershow concert guests in Memphis.
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She did wind up winning her lawsuit and a hefty sum upwards of $1 mill. But the industry powers, who did not take nicely to young Black women demanding their rights in the 80s, did a number on her career, and you can’t buy that back. She writes about whether she saw that 💰 too.
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Update: I'm safe. According to weather outside my Virgin Hotel window, storm is over. I don't know impact yet. No one in N.O. has power. Hotel generator is for emergency hall lights and elevator. There is wifi here and I'm on charged laptop. City may be w/o power for weeks? Pray.
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Heartbreaker. Another of our New Orleans soulful pioneers has passed. I’m honored to have personally thanked him for his music. May he rest peacefully. My deepest condolences to his family and extended music family.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about Minnie Riperton lately. It’s Black History Month so, artistry aside, I’d like to discuss her heroic work as an advocate for breast cancer education and early detection.
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