Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcase Pharoah Sanders's Jazz tune "Hum Allah Hum Allah Hum Allah". The lyrics to the song "Hum-Allah-Hum-Allah-Hum-Allah" (also known as "Prince Of Peace" are also provided in in this post.The content of this post is presented for cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic purposes.Thanks to Pharoah Sanders, Leon Thomas, and all others those who performed this tune. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.****SHOWCASE VIDEO: Pharoah Sanders - Hum Allah...
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Pharoah Sanders - Hum-Allah-Hum-Allah-Hum-Allah (with lyrics to the song "Prince Of Peace)
Posted on 14:41 by mukhiya
African American Vernacular English In A Popular McDonalds Rap
Posted on 09:35 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases an example of a popular, customer composed McDonalds [fast food restaurant] rap and also presents an analysis of examples of African American Vernacular English in that rap.The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposesThank to all those who composed this rap and who are shown performing this rap. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.DISCLAIMER: I'm indicating that this showcased rap contains...
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
"Ice Ice Baby" And Other Examples Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity "Ice Cold" Chants And Motifs
Posted on 17:37 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellLet me first state as a matter of fact that the title and chorus of Vanilla Ice's 1989/1990 hit Rap song "Ice Ice Baby" originated from the signature chant of the historically Black Greek lettered fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated (A Phi A; Alphas). Here's a quote with source citations from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Ice_Baby"Robert Van Winkle, better known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, wrote "Ice Ice Baby" at the age of 16, bas[ed] its lyrics upon his experiences in South Florida.[1] The lyrics describe a drive-by...
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Lord Invader -"Sly Mongoose" (information, lyrics, & sound file)
Posted on 07:29 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases a sound file of and lyrics for Lord Invader's version of "Sly Mongoose". Information about this old Caribbean song and two additional lyric versions of this song are included in this post. The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners. Thank to the composers of Sly Mongoose. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to those featured in these sound files and thanks to the publishers of these examples on...
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Monday, 28 July 2014
Eight DD4L (Dancing Dolls of Jackson, Mississippi) Videos
Posted on 08:23 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post features eight videos of the Dancing Dolls majorette/dance group of Jackson, Mississippi (2011-July 2014). That group is featured on the American television show Bring It!.The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.As a community folklorist, in addition to watching this majorette group's marching and dance scenes, I'm particularly interested in the group's use of the chant/slogan "DD4L". All copyrights remain with their owners. Thank to Diane Williams and the members...
Sunday, 27 July 2014
Hlengiwe Mhlaba - Living Waters (South African Gospel with English lyrics)
Posted on 07:39 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases the South African Gospel singer Hlengiwe Mhlaba singing "Living Waters". The lyrics to this song in English are also featured in this post.The content of this post is provided for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to Hlengiwe Mhlaba for her music. Thanks also to all others who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this examples on YouTube. ****INFORMATION ABOUT HLENGIWE MHLABAFrom http://www.bigfishmusic.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83:hlengiwe-mhlaba&catid=42:big-fish-music-artists"Hlengiwe...
Did The Slang Use Of "Sick" Meaning "Really Good" First Come From Trinidad & Tobago?
Posted on 05:19 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellDid the slang use of "sick" meaning "really good" first come from Trinidad & Tobago?A commenter writing on Wiki Answers wrote that it did:http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_does_the_slang_word_sick_originate_from Where does the slang word sick originate from?"The term sick as slang originated in Trinidad & Tobago in the late 70's early 80's. In use in slang statements as "Dat rell sick"= that is very good or awesome in reference to a place action or event. "He di sickest"= He is the best.This has now in the last 10 yrs...
Saturday, 26 July 2014
Denise LaSalle- It Be's That Way Sometimes (example & lyrics)
Posted on 09:27 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis is Part IV of a five part series that showcases three African American songs and one Caribbean song that have a "that's life" theme. By "that's life themes" I mean songs which reflect and promote the value that some Black people and some non-Black people have of being stoic when bad things happen to them. Part V showcases Denise LaSalle's 1985 recording of the song "It Be's That Way Sometime".Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/nina-simone-it-bes-that-way-sometimes.html for Part I of this series. That post...
The REAL Meanings Of "The Breaks" In Kurtis Blow's Rap
Posted on 06:34 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis is Part IV of a five part series that showcases three African American songs and one Caribbean song that have a "that's life" theme. By "that's life themes" I mean songs which reflect and promote the value that some Black people and some non-Black people have of being stoic when bad things happen to them. Part IV showcases Kurtis Blow's 1980's record "The Breaks" and provides explanations for the various meanings of "the breaks" and other lines including the word "break" that are found in this rap. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/nina-simone-it-bes-that-way-sometimes.html...
Thursday, 24 July 2014
Joe Simon - "It Be's That Way Sometimes" (examples & lyrics)
Posted on 13:04 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis is Part III of a five part series that showcases three African American songs and one Caribbean song that have a "that's life" theme. By "that's life themes" I mean songs which reflect and promote the value that some Black people and some non-Black people have of being stoic when bad things happen to them. This post showcases Joe Simon's 1974 record "It Be's That Way Sometimes". Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/nina-simone-it-bes-that-way-sometimes.html for Part I of this series. That post showcases Nina...
Jimmy Cliff - That's The Way Life Goes (example & lyrics)
Posted on 12:19 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis is Part II of a five part series that showcases three African American songs and one Caribbean song that have a "that's life" theme. By "that's life themes" I mean songs which reflect and promote the value that some Black people and some non-Black people have of being stoic when bad things happen to them. This post showcases Jimmy Cliff's 1969 record "That’s The Way Life Goes". Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/nina-simone-it-bes-that-way-sometimes.html for Part I of this series. That post showcases Nina...
Nina Simone - It Be's That Way Sometimes (comments, lyrics, example)
Posted on 07:23 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis is Part I of a five part series that showcases three African American songs and one Caribbean song that have a "that's life" theme. By "that's life themes" I mean songs which reflect and promote the value that some Black people and some non-Black people have of being stoic when bad things happen to them. This post showcases Nina Simone's 1967 record "It Be's That Way" and also includes a listing of and comments about "That's life" sayings. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/07/jimmy-cliff-thats-way-life-goes-example.html...
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Arthur Mafokate - "Kaffir" & "Oyi Oyi" (South African Kwaito Music)
Posted on 06:20 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases two songs by Arthur Mafokate - "Kaffir" & "Oyi Oyi. Information about Arthur Mafokate and about these songs are also provided in this post.The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners. Thank to Arthur Mafokate for his musical legacy. Thanks also to also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.****INFORMATION ABOUT ARTHUR MAFOKATEFrom http://www.music.org.za/artist.asp?id=92"THERE...
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