I was asked recently by a young musician how I could still make a living doing music after all these years. I thought about it and realized my secret to continue to gig 5,6 or9 tiumes a week. It was simple ,I give back. The more benefits and freebies I do, I more work I can get. To think about helping those that need a smile, a little hope and plenty love.
My cameraman ,producer for my film projects in Pittsburgh, Victor, one of the best in the world. He has worked Hollywood for…
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Added by DR. LEO CASINO on November 21, 2008 at 12:00am —
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On the eve of Change.
At last, At last. At long last! Finally the people of this Great Nation are coming to bare wittiness to the unadulterated power we gave away to the few. Realizing this power has imposed a pain filled blow to the whole of our land. We have begun to awake, shaking off the drunken haziness like a bad dream that haunts our thoughts. The clear images of our selfishness have come to be realized. Now in this monumental storm we decide to fight and righteously so! We…
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Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on November 17, 2008 at 11:30pm —
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Musique Noire has been added to the playlist of the Fiesta Jazz show in Australia (an internet station affiliated with Australia's Progressive Broadcast Service). The show's DJ is Saul Zavarce. (www.fiestajazz.com).
Here's a snapshot of the November 8 show. We're the fifth artist on the list!
http://www.fiestajazz.com/playlist081108.html
Added by Musique Noire on November 12, 2008 at 6:57pm —
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To Whom It May Concern, those in the dark dead of night, acting with the care and honor of an American soldier standing hard and right… To those dug in -waiting for the command to defend, holding tight the dreams of a Nation faced with fanatical nightmares, you fight. Far from your bed, void of those comforts you protect unselfishly. You are our hero’s fighting for this Flag, protecting our beliefs from the tyranny of another. We thank you. To all those that walked in the shadow of death…
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Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on November 11, 2008 at 4:06am —
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Hello everyone!
Hope all is well in your world.
If you were unable to attend our CD Release party, or would like to re-live the fun, we have some video up on our Reverbnation page (www.reverbnation.com/musiquenoire).
Also, we are one of the SPOTLIGHTED ARTISTS on the JAZZ NETWORK, an online community of thousands of jazz artists (indie and major label), promoters, venues and fans. Check us out at www.thejazznetwork.ning.com You'll find our spotlight by scrolling…
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Added by Musique Noire on November 10, 2008 at 3:33am —
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“Change by other means.”
I love people, I love change, and as I mix these two important ingredients together I hear the most amazing stories. I headed to the local nation of Wal-Mart to stock my cold room for the winter and ran face first into a woman that changed history. As I stood waiting for the wife searching for fabric to make her famous bag keepers, I noticed an older lady short in height, gray in hair, gentle in nature. I watched her and listened to her talk about when she…
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Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on November 3, 2008 at 2:00am —
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My sweet china doll, my extraordinary dream, my amazing love , you, softly rapped in a beautiful soft brown sheen.
The passion of my heart, the reason for my thoughts, you are my one true queen. Without you my mind would surely fail heart black and thick, my dreams dark and pointless, lost without you in worship.
You’re purr of approval is my destination your soft brown eyes give me clues to its direction, finding that love in your glance is my primal…
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Added by CWR (Fan of Culture) on November 3, 2008 at 2:00am —
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Added by Nancy Dunaiski on October 30, 2008 at 4:53pm —
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In addition to Digstation, our CD is now available at CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com/cd/musiquenoire). We appreciate your support!
Added by Musique Noire on October 29, 2008 at 2:57am —
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And what a party it was! Over 100 people came out to support our debut release.
Here are some of the pictures, courtesy of DetroitCity.com:
http://www.detroitcity.com/gallery/gallery.php?id=440
Added by Musique Noire on October 29, 2008 at 2:55am —
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Added by Carlos Jimenez on October 24, 2008 at 12:36pm —
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Sounding out STAX in Memphis
8:45 a.m. 7/16/2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
The Afro-American Music Institute's Boys' Choir visited Memphis in an exchange with the STAX Music Academy Youth Tour, who visited Pittsburgh a month or so ago.
AAMI instructor Gabriel Gray filed this report:
July 13th: the Boys' Choir performed and toured at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. They sang the African National Anthem accapella in the lobby and then toured what was before…
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Added by Afro-American Music Institute, Inc on October 23, 2008 at 9:17pm —
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IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN to the Open Stage at the Irwin Eagle's (first, check your pulse) you have been missing…
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Added by Mystic Knights on October 20, 2008 at 7:25pm —
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Basil Walters, Observer staff reporter
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
It certainly was not a night of "long story short", as Benjy Myaz called his last album released three years ago. On the contrary, with the help of friends singers A'Lisa, Charmaine Limonius and the Guyanese born saxophonist Courtney Fadlin, Myaz, the artiste, on Friday, gave the full length at the Red Bones Blues Café.
A singer, bass player and producer, Benjy delivered a most electic set covering a wide…
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Added by Benjy Myaz on October 10, 2008 at 12:00pm —
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published: Wednesday | October 8, 2008
Mel Cooke, Gleaner Writer
At times Benjy Myaz relaxed on a high stool and led with his guitar, at other points he came front and centre and led with his voice, still with plucking the strings. Sometimes his voice stood on its own, at one point it alternated with special guest A'lisa, at others it gave way to Charmaine Limonius, just as he did with the guitar and saxophone of Courtney Fadlin.
In all cases the musician and singer, along with…
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Added by Benjy Myaz on October 10, 2008 at 12:00pm —
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In case ya hadn't heard about it yet, come on out and join us @ the Royal Place Tuesday nights.
Added by Mystic Knights on October 9, 2008 at 10:51pm —
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A friend of mine posted this in another fourm and I thought it was perfect for this one as well... KA
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According to the "experts", if the election were held today, Senator
Obama would win.
Many of those experts are suggesting that a "generational shift" is
occurring.
History has proven that when "generational shifts" occur, it means big
changes for the culture.
If we accept those three things as a fact for just a… Continue
Added by Kevin Amos on October 9, 2008 at 12:08pm —
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Hi everyone!
Our debut CD, "Good Hair" is now available in download form only at Digstation (www.digstation.com). For those of you that like your music digital, this is a great place to get your downloads, because 100% of the profits go to the artists--unlike iTunes.
Our CD will be available for purchase shortly through CD Baby and other outlets, for those of you who want a physical CD.
And, of course, it will be available at the CD Release Party on October…
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Added by Musique Noire on October 7, 2008 at 6:29pm —
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15-19 October 2008 Cluj-Napoca, Romania Program: Wednesday 15.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Yaron Herman (Israel) - Anca Parghel Band (România) Thursday 16.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Boys Band Trio (Polonia) - Olivier Gatto Sextet (Franţa, Italia) Friday 17.10.2008 21:00 – Students House - Jacky Terrasson (SUA, Franţa) - Harry Tavitian & Orient Express (România) Saturday 18.10.2008 18:00 – Students House - Hungarian Band (Ungaria) -…
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Added by Magdalena Vaida on October 6, 2008 at 9:30am —
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Live at the Village Vanguard
Live performances every month from the legendary New York jazz club. Upcoming Concerts Tues., Sept. 16: Chris Potter Underground Wed., Oct. 8: Bill Charlap Trio Wed., Oct. 29: Jenny Scheinman Group Wed., Nov. 19: Ravi Coltrane Quartet Wed., Dec. 17: Cedar Walton Quartet About This Series One of the world's preeminent jazz venues, the Village Vanguard has presented nearly…
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Added by Magdalena Vaida on October 6, 2008 at 9:30am —
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