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The theme this week for O.S.F. is Kid Groups.

I decided to show how much my musical tastes have matured. I’m from Boston so when these fools came out I was a nut for New Kids on the Block, yeah I know.

The “Right” Stuff

The Rules

1. Anyone can participate; any music genre;
2. Old School is defined as music created before 1999;
3. No offensive words allowed, please use edited radio version;
4. Post no more than 2 videos of your favorite old school song to take us back down memory lane;
5. Add your name to the meme list so that others can check you out;
6. Have fun and don’t forget to leave comments for other participants!

Check out other O.S.F. players

• Electronic Village
• Ms Grapevine
• Quick
• Marcus LANGFORD
• Cassandra
• Chocl8t
• DP
• Kreative Talk
• MarvalusOne
• Believer 1964
• AJ
• Sharon
• Invisible Woman
• Regina’s Family Seasons
  
• Dee
• SJP -
• sHaE-sHae
• Songs In the Key of Life
• The True Urban Queen
• Dallas South
• Hagar’s Daughters

Mrs. Grapevine and MarvelousOne are the creators of this bloggie meme

Today also happens to be the 27th which means the Am I not Human campaign is upon us once again. Please take some time off surfing to check it out.

The theme this week for the ever popular Old School Friday Music Meme or O.S.F. for those in the know is favorite Gospel/Spiritual/Praise/Inspirational Songs. For the benefit of all participants Marvalous has imposed a limit of 2 videos, so we can make the rounds and enjoy the musical splendor that is Friday, I know I get carried away.

This is the prayer circle from the movie Glory, it has always stayed with me.

This is from the Agape Choir, chanting the Sanskrit Gayatri Mantra.

The Rules

1. Anyone can participate; any music genre;
2. Old School is defined as music created before 1999;
3. No offensive words allowed, please use edited radio version;
4. Post no more than 2 videos of your favorite old school song to take us back down memory lane;
5. Add your name to the meme list so that others can check you out;
6. Have fun and don’t forget to leave comments for other participants!

Check out other O.S.F. players

• Electronic Village
• Ms Grapevine
• Quick
• Marcus LANGFORD
• Cassandra
• Chocl8t
• DP
• Kreative Talk
• MarvalusOne
• Believer 1964
• AJ
• Sharon
• Invisible Woman
• Regina’s Family Seasons
  
• Dee
• SJP -
• sHaE-sHae
• Songs In the Key of Life
• The True Urban Queen
• Dallas South
• Hagar’s Daughters

Mrs. Grapevine and MarvelousOne are the creators of this bloggie meme

Wayne, creator of the Electronic Village and co-creator of Roots of Humanity who has been invaluable since the beginning of my blogging back in November ‘06.

The theme this week for the ever popular Old School Friday Music Meme or O.S.F. for those in the know is favorite female singer. A hard one for sure.

I give you….

Bette Midler’s The Rose. This song never ceases to grab me.

I think I have offered all of the Nina Simone videos available but without a doubt she is one of my favorites.

So in the spirit of Nina, I give you the majestic Erykah Badu.

On and On

I Want You

Ye Yo

Her Latest Album is a Must Have. Here is Soldier.

Do you want to see everybody rise to next degree. If you agree say “Yes siree!”

Check out other O.S.F. players

• Electronic Village
• Ms Grapevine
• Quick
• Marcus LANGFORD
• Cassandra
• Chocl8t
• DP
• Kreative Talk
• MarvalusOne
• Believer 1964
• AJ
• Sharon
• Invisible Woman
• Regina’s Family Seasons
  
• Dee
• SJP -
• sHaE-sHae
• Songs In the Key of Life
• The True Urban Queen
• Dallas South
• Hagar’s Daughters

Mrs. Grapevine and MarvelousOne are the creators of this bloggie meme

Here’s how to play:

THE RULES:

1. ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

2. OLD SCHOOL IS DEFINED AS CREATED BEFORE 1993

3. NO OFFENSIVE WORDS ALLOWED, PLEASE USE EDITED RADIO VERSION

4. POST A VIDEO OF YOUR FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL SONG TO TAKE US BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE

5. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE MEME LIST SO THAT OTHERS CAN CHECK YOU OUT

6. HAVE FUN & DON’T FORGET TO COMMENT

Here is a taste of folk music from my husband’s homeland, Rajasthan India.

Enjoy…..

Been a bit absent as of late with many happenings in the Vyas household over the past weeks. So I submit my Old School Friday Music Meme catch up.

The theme for Friday, May 2nd was Singers We Want to be Like. I will take this one on by highlighting attributes that for me make a singer an artist, cuz that’s what I wanna be. Artists stretch our perceptions to include a new view. A vocal artist is blessed with range. Range of thought and range of voice.

Here are a few artists with that range.

Bjork: Human Behavior

Bjork’s range reflects her heritage which lies in Iceland. I can feel that Iceland is a land of extremes, therein lies a silence that is palpable and an internal heat that lies within her core.

Bobby McFerrin: Opportunity

Bobby McFerrin has such a grasp of the breath|voice connection. I have always played with vocal sounds as a child and now with my children. Humans have been blessed with the complexities of vocal possibilities and McFerrin surely shows a command of those possibilities.

Another important attribute that makes a singer an artists is the ability to be a story teller. Stories enrich our lives by attempting to show all sides of the human condition.

Woody Guthrie: Jesus Christ

The theme for Friday, May 9th was Movie Soundtracks.

The movie adaption of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple is perhaps the movie I have rewatched the most. If you haven’t seen it, shame on you. I highly recommend this amazing story.

Maybe God is Trying to Tell You Something

Miss Celie’s Blues | Sister

The theme for Friday, May 16th was Remakes

I give you the wondrous Nina Simone once more.

Here Comes the Sun originally performed by The Beatles

Don’t let me be Misunderstood originally performed by Nina Simone

and was remade by The Animals

This week’s theme is Best Guitar|Bass Solos

I give you Parliament Funkadelic’s Maggot Brain

Check out other O.S.F. players

• Electronic Village
• Ms Grapevine
• Quick
• Marcus LANGFORD
• Cassandra
• Danielle
  Lisa C
• Chocl8t
• DP
• Kreative Talk
• MarvalusOne
• Believer 1964
• AJ
• Sharon
• Invisible Woman
• Rosemarie
  
• Dee
• SJP -
• sHaE-sHae
• Songs In the Key of Life
• The True Urban Queen
• Dallas South
• Hagar’s Daughters

Mrs. Grapevine and MarvelousOne are the creators of this bloggie meme

Here’s how to play:

THE RULES:

1. ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

2. OLD SCHOOL IS DEFINED AS CREATED BEFORE 1993

3. NO OFFENSIVE WORDS ALLOWED, PLEASE USE EDITED RADIO VERSION

4. POST A VIDEO OF YOUR FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL SONG TO TAKE US BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE

5. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE MEME LIST SO THAT OTHERS CAN CHECK YOU OUT

6. HAVE FUN & DON’T FORGET TO COMMENT

Okay, Marvelous sent me on a scavenger hunt with this week’s theme “Songs by Men with Perms”. I first had to come to terms with “perm”. Does it mean curly or straightened hair, it couldn’t mean gherri curl, right?

He was the first to come to mind. Then him . But I wasn’t satisfied so I found him . I couldn’t use him . And since my head was getting light from the chemicals, I had to offer the man who represents the anti-perm .

Enjoy:

Mother Popcorn - James Brown

Rocket 88 - Ike Turner

Mother-in-law - Ernie K. Doe

Redemption Song - Bob Marley

Dee, however, reminded me that Bob wasn’t always adorned with dreads.

We are bringing the In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur to the next level, folks. Every 27th of the month, We will continue our mission to educate, motivate and activate for our Darfurian, Tibetian and global family. Far too often “causes of the day” slip easily from our mind, we cannot allow this to happen. Won’t you join us?

Press Release

The Hub

“Always Highly Prudent“

Send us an email at RootsofHumanity@gmail.com if you want to participate.

Check out other O.S.F. players

-Electronic Village - Chatting Over Cocktails - Ms Grapevine - Quick - Marcus LANGFORD - Cassandra - Danielle

-Lisa C -Chocl8t - DP - Kreative Talk -MarvalusOne - Believer 1964 - LaShonda -AJ - Sharon - Invisible Woman -Rosemarie

- Dee - SJP - sHaE-sHae - Songs In the Key of Life

Mrs. Grapevine and MarvelousOne are the creators of this bloggie meme

Here’s how to play:

THE RULES:

1. ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

2. OLD SCHOOL IS DEFINED AS MUSIC CREATED BEFORE 1993

3. NO OFFENSIVE WORDS ALLOWED, PLEASE USE EDITED RADIO VERSION

4. POST A VIDEO OF YOUR FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL SONG TO TAKE US BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE

5. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE MEME LIST SO THAT OTHERS CAN CHECK YOU OUT

6. HAVE FUN & DON’T FORGET TO COMMENT

Mrs. Grapevine and MarvelousOne are the creators of this bloggie meme

Here’s how to play:

THE RULES:

1. ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

2. OLD SCHOOL IS DEFINED AS MUSIC CREATED BEFORE 1993

3. NO OFFENSIVE WORDS ALLOWED, PLEASE USE EDITED RADIO VERSION

4. POST A VIDEO OF YOUR FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL SONG TO TAKE US BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE

5. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE MEME LIST SO THAT OTHERS CAN CHECK YOU OUT

6. HAVE FUN & DON’T FORGET TO COMMENT

When I first found this song via a documentary, my husband made fun of me.

I played it over and over and over again. Wouldn’t You?

The Great Richie Havens, Freedom, Woodstock 1969

Handsome Johnny, one of my favorite protest songs

He gives everything to the audience. Amazing.

Check out other O.ld S.chool F.riday players

1. Rosemarie
2. sHaE-sHaE
3. Sharon
4. MarvalusOne
5. regina
6. Dee
7. SjP
8. DP
9. Electronic Village
10. Celeb-Blitz
11. Marcus LANGFORD
12. MrsGrapevine
13. Lisa C
14. The Chocl8t Diaries
15. LaKeshia
16. Invisible Woman
17. Chatting Over Cocktails
18. Quick
19. Kreative Talk
20. LaShonda
21. aj

Mrs. Grapevine and MarvelousOne are the creators of this bloggie meme

Here’s how to play:

THE RULES:

1. ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

2. OLD SCHOOL IS DEFINED AS MUSIC CREATED BEFORE 1993

3. NO OFFENSIVE WORDS ALLOWED, PLEASE USE EDITED RADIO VERSION

4. POST A VIDEO OF YOUR FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL SONG TO TAKE US BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE

5. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE MEME LIST SO THAT OTHERS CAN CHECK YOU OUT

6. HAVE FUN & DON’T FORGET TO COMMENT

This week’s theme is wedding music which gives me the rare opportunity to plan what my wedding will sound like. My husband and I have been together for 11 years and married for 7 of them. We actually had to get married twice for immigration purposes but no wedding. My wedding will be all about the music and dancing!

Teena Marie : I need your lovin’. Gotta love early Soul Train!

A party isn’t hopping without some Funk! Parliament’s One Nation Under a Groove

Since my hub is Indian there will definitely be a Bollywood dance number. This is Chaiya Chaiya from the movie Dil Se with subtitles. If you have ever seen Spike Lee’s Inside Man, you’ll recognize the song.

Trailer for Inside Man, highly recommended flick by the way.

Last but not least, Jungle Boogie by Kool n the Gang

I can easily extrapolate that there haven’t been many wedding celebrations in Darfur during the last five years.
Won’t you consider joining us for the In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur blogblast on April 13th?
Introduction to the Movement
Nifty Web Badge Slide show and Suggestions on how to Participate
Helpful Links for the 13th

Check out other O.ld S.chool F.riday players

1. Rosemarie
2. sHaE-sHaE
3. Sharon
4. MarvalusOne
5. regina
6. Dee
7. SjP
8. DP
9. Electronic Village
10. Celeb-Blitz
11. Marcus LANGFORD
12. MrsGrapevine
13. Lisa C
14. The Chocl8t Diaries
15. LaKeshia
16. Invisible Woman
17. Chatting Over Cocktails
18. Quick
19. Kreative Talk
20. LaShonda
21. aj

Wayne of the Electronic Village convinced me to start participating in a weekly meme again and Old School Friday fits the bill quite perfectly. I have a large and varied taste of music spanning all genres and love to share my musical experiences.

Mrs. Grapevine and MarvelousOne are the creators of this bloggie meme

Here’s how to play:

THE RULES:

1. ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

2. OLD SCHOOL IS DEFINED AS MUSIC CREATED BEFORE 1993

3. NO OFFENSIVE WORDS ALLOWED, PLEASE USE EDITED RADIO VERSION

4. POST A VIDEO OF YOUR FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL SONG TO TAKE US BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE

5. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE MEME LIST SO THAT OTHERS CAN CHECK YOU OUT

6. HAVE FUN & DON’T FORGET TO COMMENT

This week I present a lovely lady with a voice that resonates within the soul. Her voice comes from the very depths of the soul and sometimes what’s down that deep ain’t pretty.

Nina Simone
1960 Ed Sullivan Show “Love me or Leave me”

1965 French Jazz Festival “Four Women” [This was my first introduction]

Bonus

1969 Nina Simone Documentary by Peter Rodis

Won’t you consider joining us for the In Solidarity: Global Day for Darfur blogblast on April 13th?
Introduction to the Movement
Nifty Web Badge Slide show and Suggestions on how to Participate

Check out other O.ld S.chool F.riday players, I missed the theme this week which is 1971.

1. Rosemarie
2. sHaE-sHaE
3. Sharon
4. MarvalusOne
5. regina
6. Dee
7. SjP
8. DP
9. Electronic Village
10. Celeb-Blitz
11. Marcus LANGFORD
12. MrsGrapevine
13. Lisa C
14. The Chocl8t Diaries
15. LaKeshia
16. Invisible Woman
17. Chatting Over Cocktails
18. Quick
19. Kreative Talk
20. LaShonda
21. aj