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Posts under ‘Music’

Michael Jackson - The King of Pop

I have written many things about Michael Jackson over the years, even including him in the dedication to one of my books.
He changed the face of the entertainment industry in uncountable ways - and then spent the rest of his life being slowly crucified.
I will always remember roller skating to the Thriller video, and I [...]

Sacramento Jazz Jubilee 2009

David and I just got home from the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. What a great day, and special thanks to KVIE for the free tickets!!
This event is always a blast, and this year was no different. Taking place in the Old Sacramento “zone” (and additional activities over at the convention center this year), the Jazz music [...]

Monday’s Music and Mashup Recommendation

I have two things for you today…first is a music recommendation, and second is a very odd-sounding but delicious mashup.
Music
Artist: Antigone (album art from iTunes)
Track: Promiscuity (Shave Lush Shuffle Mix) [available from iTunes]
I am totally digging this track which has been getting a lot of air play in the UK for weeks now. I will [...]

American Idol 2009 - Top 5

After last week’s double elimination we’re down to the Top 5, and this week is the Rat Pack Standards. This is the week that you expect Matt Giraud to shine, because it’s his style, his comfort zone, his genre. Let’s see how he and the other folks did when working with mentor Jamie Foxx.
(I want [...]