Edited by Azizi PowellIn Episode 11 Season 6 of the American television show RuPaul's Drag Race the contestants had to prepare and model a banjee girl outfit. I had never heard the word "banjee" or the term "banjee girl" prior to watching that show. And even after that episode ended, I still wasn't exactly sure what "banjee" meant.This post provides information about the term Banji (Banjee) that I found online. UPDATE: May 5, 2014 - As a somewhat related subject, I'm including in the Addendum a link to a discussion & excerpt of a comment in...
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
The Changing Meaning Of "Banji" (Banjee) - From "Paris Is Burning" to Sharaya J's "Banji" Record
Posted on 10:55 by mukhiya
Monday, 28 April 2014
Five Examples Of The Black Gospel Versions Of The Song "Take A Trip" (with lyrics)
Posted on 15:53 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases five examples of Black Gospel versions of the song "Take A Trip" (On that good ole Gospel ship). The lyrics to certain versions of this song are included in this post.The Addendum to this post showcases a sound file of the song "Gospel Ship" as performed by The Carter Family. This song was written by A. P. Carter. The Black Gospel versions of this song are an adaptation of that song. The content of this post are presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their...
Thursday, 24 April 2014
The "Bantu Knots" Hairstyle Throughout The World, Part II (Videos)
Posted on 20:14 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post is Part II of a two part series on The Bantu Knot hairstyles. This post showcases two music videos that include females wearing the "Bantu Knot" hairstyle and also showcases five tutorial videos of "Bantu Knot and/or "Bantu Knot Out" hairstyles. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-bantu-knots-hairstyle-throughout.html for Part I of this post. Part I presents information and comments about and videos of the traditional and contemporary female hairstyle that is now generally known in the United States...
The "Bantu Knots" Hairstyle Throughout The World, Part I
Posted on 19:08 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post is Part I of a two part series on The Bantu Knot hairstyles. This post presents information and comments about and videos of the traditional and contemporary female hairstyle that is now generally known in the United States as "Bantu Knots". Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-bantu-knots-hairstyle-throughout_24.html for Part II of this post. Part II showcases two music videos that include females wearing the "Bantu Knot" hairstyle and also showcases five tutorial videos of the "Bantu Knot" and "Bantu...
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Emmy Kosgei - Taunet Nelel (Kenyan Gospel Song)
Posted on 12:56 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases a video of and lyrics for Kenyan Gospel singer Emmy Kosgei's Gospel song "Taunet Nelel". Information about Emmy Kosgei and information about the Kalenji people of Kenya, East Africa is also included in this post.The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes. All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to Emmy Kosgei and all those featured in this video. Special thanks to the producer of this video and the person who transcribed the lyrics of that song into English....
Saul Williams - This Type Love (Poem Performed By Shihan)
Posted on 07:41 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases a text example of the poem "This Type Locve" by Saul Williams and a video of that poem being performed by slam poet Shihan. The content of this post is presented for cultural and aesthetic purposes. All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to Saul Williams for composing this poem and thanks to Shihan for his performance of this poem. Thanks also to ShonGnyc for transcribing this poem online IN 2006 and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.WARNING: This poem includes the mild curse word...
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Skool Boy (Skooly) - "Na Na Boo Boo" & The "Na Na Na Naa Na" Taunt
Posted on 19:14 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases a sound file of & lyrics for the song "Na Na Boo Boo" by Skool Boy. This post also provides some information about Skool Boy (Skooly) and includes selected comments from that sound file's discussion thread.The Addendum to this post also presents some examples of & links to comments about the "na na na naa na" ("na na na boo boo" and similar constructs) saying or rhymes which inspired the title & some of the lyrics of this song. The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment,...
D'Banj's Song "Fall In Love" & RHOA 's Kenya Moore
Posted on 05:24 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases a video of & lyrics for the song "Falling In Love" by the Nigerian vocalist D'Banj. Information about D'Banj and comments about several of the Nigerian pidgin English words & phrases in this song are also included in this post. In the Addendum to this post, I've included speculation & my comment about the relationship between D'Banj and the Real Housewives Of Atlanta [American television] cast member Kenya Moore.The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic...
Monday, 21 April 2014
African American Examples Of The Bluegrass Gospel Song "Build Me A Cabin In Glory"
Posted on 13:38 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post features four African American performances of the Bluegrass Gospel song "Build Me A Cabin In Glory" (also known as "Lord, Build Me A Cabin In The Corner Of Gloryland", "Build Me A Cabin", and similar titles.) These renditions are presented to showcase different interpretations of the same song. The lyrics to this song are also included in this post.The content of this post are presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to Curtis Stewart for composing...
Sunday, 20 April 2014
Seven Gospel Songs From The Emmanuel Singers SCOAN (Nigeria)
Posted on 05:47 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases seven videos of Gospel songs performed by the Emmanuel Singers from The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN). SCOAN, a Christian evangelistic ministry organization which was founded in 1989 by T. B. Joshua, is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Some information about T. B. Joshua and The Synagogue, Church of All Nations is included in this post. The content of this post are presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to all those featured in...
Saturday, 19 April 2014
1950s Bunny Hop Dance & 2000s Hip-Hop/Club Music Bunny Hop Dances
Posted on 07:51 by mukhiya
This post presents information about & videos of the 1950s American novelty dance called "the Bunny Hop". This post also presents information about and videos of the Hip-Hop "Bunny Hop" line dances that are performed to the 2002 Da Entourage record as well as information about and videos of dances that are performed to DJ Lilman's 2012 club music "Bunny Hop" record. The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.All content remain with their owners.Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos,...
Friday, 18 April 2014
Acholi (Luo) Traditional Dancing (Uganda)
Posted on 07:38 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post features seven videos of Ugandan Acholi (Luo) music and dancing. The content of this post are presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks also to all those who are featured in these videos, those who are quoted in this post, the video producers, and the publishers of these videos on YouTube. ****FEATURED VIDEOS These videos are presented in chronological order based on the year that they were posted on YouTube with the oldest videos given first.Example...
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