humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.
Joshua Tree. Top Story - June 2019.
It was a week after my youngest child’s birth. A very special time birth is, a new beginning not only for the child but for all of us. Baby’s mother wanted time to bond with the little one. So we pack up some things and leave for the day.
By Justin Harris7 years ago in Beat
'Urban Tales Volume Two'
Urban Tales Volume Two is the second installment in the trilogy. Volume One dealt with growing up in the inner city with stand out stories like "Grandma's House" and "Life Like." The trilogy of Urban Tales is Artcha's mature take on life and growing through generations, culture, politics, education, and relationships. Volume Three is due in the last quarter of 2019 and there are plans to turn all of the musical stories into a theatre production at the top of 2020. Urban Tales Volume Two is accompanied by a short film by Artcha @artchatec Directed by @LDN.Creative and starring @jodyvleigh and @himalsoul. The film places the classic Romeo and Juliet scenario into modern context. How far has society changed when it comes to mixed relationships? In fact, this film opens the debate to relationships in general and the fundamental differences between men and women, addiction and restraint, the poor and the rich, the educated and the ignorant. Artcha has taken the roots of his second album, in the trilogy Urban Tales, to synthesize these ideas and broaden the horizon of what classic hip-hop storytelling can really do.
By Artcha James7 years ago in Beat
The Music Muse
Music is my muse, as well as my cultural common denominator and ever-evolving language. I am 68 years old and have worked as a journalist and author, but my supreme passion has been writing and playing music. The creative process used in pursuit of my art provides a direct link to my spirituality; it is my spirituality: When I write or play music, I feel connected to all things, understand most things, and take the greatest succor in being human.
By Mike Bernos7 years ago in Beat
Art and Music
Humanity, the collective will or expression of human unity, has birthed many great works of paper and tempo. It is in art and music that humanity has found its heart and soul. For countless years we have delved within ourselves to understand not only the nature of reality, but of thought itself.
By John Ames Birch7 years ago in Beat
Talk of the Town
I've spent the past eight years of my life chasing a dream around the world of playing professional basketball. A dream that has taken me to all different countries, places, and environments. From Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Vladivostok, Russia, and all kinds of places in between. I was an unlikely candidate to become a professional player, to begin with, at 16 years old, standing five foot, four inches, and less than 100 pounds. But like the beginning stages of any great dream, I always felt like I had a chance.
By Jimmy Gavin7 years ago in Beat
Chasing the Dream
I’ll start by saying that my name is Russ Burchell, and I’ve been playing guitar since I was 12 years old. I’ve played in a few bands, and I’ve been blessed mostly with emotional success through the years, and rarely, if ever, made any money. I’m 44 years old now, and perform three hour gigs with my 18-year-old daughter at a rate of almost two shows on average weekly. I love music, and everything that goes with it. The late nights... the travel... the hope that one well-written song can make it to the right person, and the radio, and then may even get licensed to a major movie blockbuster... But, if you’re reading stories in this section, you know the drill. It’s a dream, and a cross to bear, but you keep at it, because it’s part of your very soul. You also know the heartbreaking disappointment when things aren’t going as you dreamed they would. This happens often.
By Russ Burchell7 years ago in Beat
Ibeyi: A Musical Representation of Pan-Africanism
Black people have been pioneers, movers, and shakers in the music and entertainment world for decades. From the creation of the Blues and R&B, to the origin and development of hip-hop and rap music, which continues to break the mold and inspire intense musical discussion. It often acts as a way for musical figures to talk about their own political opinions, family history, and to otherwise voice their opinions and concerns. Fast forward to 2014, when Ibeyi entered with the release of their first single, "River."
By Azaria Brown7 years ago in Beat
