I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
— Maya Angelou (via kari-shma)

(Source: kari-shma)

Reblogged from aaaaandrea

I’m a sap.

T-Swift is cute and errrthang but this wins. 

Week 7 - Serious Musicians Even Artists

Blacks in the Bebop movement thought of “themselves as serious musicians even artists, not performers.”

I didn’t want to bring up my love for Mariah Carey in any of my blog posts, but I feel like this is necessary. Mariah is more than just a vocalist; she is a lyricist and a producer. She penned the majority of her music catalogue – with covers and co-writers thrown in here and there. Many of her fans would think that Mariah is a performer, but I’m one of the lambs – Mariah calls her fans lambs - who is realistic. Mariah can’t dance. The choreography for her concerts have it so that dancers have to lift her up in the air just to get her across the stage, which I feel is a sad attempt at a dance move.

I would like to think Mariah is a serious artist. However, her more recent releases would make people think otherwise, but I stand by her and think that she’s an artist. A lyrical genius, if you will. She’s an artist with a 5-octave range to compliment her music.

And yes, I am a die hard Mariah Carey fan.  Finally watching her in concert on Saturday @ 9pm, Caesar’s Palace. Can you tell that I can’t wait?

Current Fix - V.V. Brown

Watching this betch on Jimmy Kimmel in a few hours.

Tags: V.V. Brown

Week 6 - New Orleans and the Princess and the Frog

New Orleans is a culmination of sounds contributed by many people from different cultural backgrounds. They left distinct sounds and melodies for the city that created and shaped New Orleans Jazz. This unique sound - The New Orleans sound - has weathered the years and is a landmark of American culture.

The younger generation got a taste of New Orleans through Disney’s latest animated feature “The Princess and the Frog.” Setting the story in New Orleans gives the music access to the Creole music of Orleans.

Jennifer Hudson performs at the White House

The White House was the DIVA HAUS. I LOVE IT.

I was waiting for The First Lady to join the party and throw it down because I know she can.

The Freedom Singers perform at The White House

I love this! Two things to watch for: Joe Biden trying to stay on the beat and the happiness on the performers’ faces.