Muhammad and Me

Heroes are real. When I was a small child, Muhammad Ali occupied a mythical status in my mind. My house was adorned with Ali pictures, paintings and books, and all of the adults in my life spoke reverently of the “Champ.” Ali was my first hero, but, in my young mind, he was almost [...]

Jacko Is Also Coming Back

Why am I showing the photo above? Well the one wearing the abaya, a traditional Arabic women’s veil and gown is none other than Michael Jackson. He is holding the hand of one of his children, also veiled. Mike has just signed a deal with Two Seas Records, a music label out of [...]

Quote of the Day: Alan Watts

“But of course in Oriental cultures, they don’t think of God as an autocrat. God is the fundamental energy of the world which performs all this world without having to think about it.”

Me’Shell’s Coming Back

You guys know I have my music indulgence. My girl, Me’Shell N’degeocello is expected to drop another album this fall. Let’s keep our fingers crossed. Until then you can check her out with a new band on a “Grand Mission” this Friday and Saturday night in Philly at Zanzibar Blue (Ayanna & Trina, [...]