Showing posts with label Ledisi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ledisi. Show all posts

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Digital Under:Ground :: DJ Conscience pays tribute to Chuck Brown "The Godfather Of Go-Go"

Fans worldwide were saddened by the news yesterday that Chuck Brown "The Godfather Of Go-Go" passed away. So many fans have nothing but fun and fond memories of the Legend Chuck Brown whether they had an opportunity to see him "wind-it-up" live or they listened to the live records and pretended they were actually at the live G0-G0. However you came into contact with Chuck Brown he always made you feel welcome and at home. I remember when I first heard a Chuck Brown song. It was back in the 80's at a house party. The DJ dropped the break from Bustin' Loose and he kept cutting and looping the break. I lost it as did the rest of the house. The roof of the house flew off!

In honor of "The Godfather Of Go-Go" DJ Conscience has put together a fitting tribute featuring Chuck and some of his friends in music and life. Be prepared to get up out of your seats and "wind-it-up" because that's what Chuck would have wanted.

From DJ Conscience:

On May 16 2012, the world lost another legend-Chuck Brown.Chuck Brown, born August 22, 1936, was a guitarist and singer who is affectionately called "the Godfather of Go-Go". Go-go is a subgenre of funk music developed in Washington, D.C. in the mid- and late-1970s. Brown is regarded as the fundamental force behind the creation of go-go music. Rest In Peace!! This episode contains music from Chuck Brown, Kindred The Family Soul, Rare Essence, UnCalled4Band, CCB,Yahzarah, Ledisi, Raheem DeVaughn, Mambo Sauce, Wale, Junkyard Band and more.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Bookwerk :: ESSENCE Presents LEDISI: Better Than Alright - Finding Peace, Love & Power

Over the past four decades ESSENCE introduced our readers to inspirational voices such as Susan L. Taylor (In the Spirit; Lessons in Living; All About Love); and New York Times Best-Sellers Iyanla Vanzant ("In the Meantime," and "One Day My Soul Just Opened Up"), Juanita Bynum ("Matters of the Heart"), and Bishop T.D. Jakes ("Before You Do" and "Reposition Yourself"). Now, ESSENCE is pleased to share an incredible new uplifting and empowering voice with its 7.5 million readers and book lovers everywhere. In the tradition of Iyanla Vanzant's blockbuster 1993 book Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color, ESSENCE is pleased to collaborate with powerhouse musician LEDISI for a soulful and enlightening collection of the singer's inspiring meditations, quotes, and anecdotes charting her astonishing transformation as a woman and an artist.

LEDISI, who has been described as having a mix of Tina Turner's energy, Nina Simone's brilliance, and Ella Fitzgerald's range, is a multiple Grammy nominee who has quickly connected with ESSENCE readers because of her authenticity and tenacity to strive for success on her own terms. Amazon