Music Is Life

Not much has to be said about this video. However, it's great that Music & Memory finally took on a task such as this to show the true power that good music has on us all. This is one of the greatest examples of the title of this post. Have you fed your soul today?

Kiawitl Xochitl: Rocks On The Freeway

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2012

I have a lot of love and mad respect for Kiawitl Xochitl (pronounced kee-ah-weet sho-cheet). A mother, good friend, activist, emcee and educator who plays a big part in the Houston music scene and has done so for well over a decade. She also takes the time to pay homage to the ancestors and her heritage by practicing danza with a few other good friends of mine. From pounding the pavement to setting stages on fire with her lyricism, Kiawitl never ceases to unify and educate people through love and peace. I'm truly honored to know this lady and call her my friend. Help continue the progress for true change by support this talented artist.

Check her out in some live action with some other talented folks I know called The Free Radicals, backing her for her tune called "Rocks On The Freeway". ENJOY!

Nina Simone: I Wish I Knew How It Feels To Be Free

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2012

Nina Simone
(February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003)
Although Nina Simone wasn't crowned to lead any nation, she was majestic. A woman of deep passion who touched you in the deepest corners of your soul to bring out things you might not have known were there. Her activism for liberties in human and civil rights was reflected through her compositions and performances. Before you listen to her "I Wish I Knew How It Feels To Be Free" tune, please take a moment to listen to the snippet of a rare interview that can pretty much set the tune up. Listen to the passion in her voice and by her mannerisms.

International Women's Day 2012

Today we salute the courageous women around the world who have played parts in making this a better planet through invention, diversity, protest, heroism, motherhood, sisterhood and just plain ol' common sense. International Women's Day has been celebrated for over 100 years in many different fashions to commend our ladies for their various acts of helping to birth nations, love and companionship. Please take the time to tell the women in your life that you love them and continue to be encouraging. Without them, there is no us.

To help mark this momentous occasion, all posts today will be about women. Thanks for your continued support!