Good Morning Obots! This week we will take a look at accomplished African-american violinists in different genres. Today's genre: Hip-hop! Nuttin' But Stringz, also known as N.B.S., consists of brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar who both play violin. The musicians from Jamaica, Queens play a blend of classical, hip-hop, jazz and R&B. … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Violinists
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Thursday Open Thread-Famous African Musicians
Continuing on with the weekly theme of Famous African Musicians, the group being highlighted today is Konono Nº1. Konono Nº1 is a Grammy nominated musical group from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. They combine three electric likembé (a traditional instrument similar to the mbira) with voices, dancers, and percussion instruments that are made out of items … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread-Famous African Musicians
Sunday Open Thread: The Jazz Brunch – Feels So Good
Lovely Sunday Morning! A great way to start the week is the full 9 minute version of this classic from Chuck Mangione...Feels So Good! … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: The Jazz Brunch – Feels So Good
Monday Afternoon Thread: June 25, 2009
Still hard to believe the King of Pop is gone. What is your favorite MJ video? No one can have just one, but I really loved these two: Smooth Criminal … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: June 25, 2009
Sunday Open Thread: Mahalia!
Happy Sunday Morning Obots! This is for all those attending Bedside Baptist this morning...a little Mahalia for the day! Mahalia Jackson is viewed by many as the pinnacle of gospel music. Her singing began at the age of four in her church, the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church in New Orleans. Her early style blended the freedom and power of gospel with the stricter style of the … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Mahalia!