AJ Dance Legacy

Ron Trent

Saturday-Party 2 

12:23

Ron Trent is authentic. His true self is on display. He is boldly honest and does not put on airs. Even for Hollywood. He remains loyal to his art and passions. Listen deeply to the percussion speak. Piano keys that uplift.  Electronica bouncing underneath the 6th Street Bridge. This is music that heals. A sacred medicine draws those wearing t-shirts with random slogans and shoulders covered by jackets into the airy night. … Continue

THERE IS HOPE

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Women Do It Better!

There Is Hope

DJ Debbie Graham

2000

The Queen, Atlanta’s icon DJ Debbie Graham playing Dennis Ferrer’s featuring Mia Tuttavilla “Touch The Sky” (7th Star Vocal Mix) blows the roof off Pisces, formerly the Sound Table on Edgewood Blvd in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, one block away from the King Center on the most bitter night of this cold-hearted year. … Continue

THE FUTURE IS FEMALE: Politics on a Dance Floor

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The Future is Female was a campaign slogan often referenced in 2016. The then United States presidential nominee was the frontrunner to secure a historic presidency. A woman, who might lead the free world. But that hope was squashed by the electoral college. So began the sexist rhetoric. Where did her campaign go wrong?  What she said. What she did not say. … Continue

OSUNLADE & MARQUES WYATT/ANANÉ & LOUIE VEGA -Los Angeles Trilogy

OSUNLADE & MARQUES WYATT

Los Angeles 26.05.24

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1855 

“WTF!” Location to be emailed the day of the event by 7 pm.  “Really?”

“That’s like the raves from old.”  A friend mentioned over the phone.  Yeah, the raves of old that your friend did not fly over 3,000 miles to attend.  You think to yourself when riding from the airport. Your thoughts lost on the whereabouts of the discreet venue.… Continue

Lucky I’m Black

Osunlade Gets His Flowers

“Happy birthday to you.” A chorus sings across the expanse of fluorescent and exchange.  Thereafter, an elder directs those gathered to belt the livelier soul-stirring rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday.”

“People always forget the lyrics to the second verse.” Everyone’s Favorite Photographer mentions over the growing serenade.”  The time reads 9:30 pm.  Wait!… Continue