Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin"

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!
If you are reading this blogpost then God has obviously saw fit to give you another day of life so MAKE THE BEST OF IT! The weekend is upon us and today's Old School Friday is a birthday tribute to Aretha Franklin! (I must admit, I am NOT that big of a fan, and never really understood or cared for the self-proclaimed King and Queen status, but WHATEVER!!) Though I am not that much of a fan there are some songs that her vocals are Beautiful and Classic on! So enjoy the selections! Happy Birthday Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942)!

Sparkle - Aretha Franklin (THIS is my FAVORITE Aretha cut, I wore this album out!)


Until You Come Back To Me - Aretha Franklin


Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin


A Rose Is Still A Rose - Aretha Franklin


Happy Old School Friday!
Tell someone you love them today because tomorrow is NOT promised to us!

Peace & Love!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Queen Latifah"

Happy Birthday to Queen Latifah! Born Dana Elaine Owens, March 18, 1970, Queen Latifah is a female rap artist. But,not only is Queen Latifah a rapper, business woman, producer, and an actress, but did you know she is also a SINGER!
Well, it is NOT Old School but today's post is dedicated to Queen Latifah! Happy Birthday Miss Dana!

One of my favorite songs from my childhood is "HARD TIMES" by the very underrated Dr, Buzzard's Original Savannah Band. she did a nice cover of the song.
Hard Times - Queen Latifah


~Of course the Original...~
Hard Times - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band



Another one of my favorite songs from my childhood is Poetry Man by Phoebe Snow but Queen Latifah did a very good remake of the song!
Poetry Man - Queen Latifah


~You know I had to post the original~
Poetry Man - Phoebe Snow


Have an AWESOME Friday & Weekend All!!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Miriam Makeba"

In memory of Miriam Makeba today's Old School Friday is dedicated to her. Please, Please, Please, yell me you know who she was. If not you can learn more about her HERE, HERE and HERE. GET INFORMED, THIS IS OUR HISTORY PEOPLE!!

QUICK FACTS:
Zenzile Miriam Makeba (also known as Mother or Mama Africa)
Born on 4 March 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa
She was a South African singer and Political Civil Rights Activist
She was exiled for activist activities and for speaking out against Apartheid
In 1966 won a Grammy for Best Folk Recording
Was married to musician Hugh Masekela, and was also married to Black Panther Stokely Carmichael.
Died 10 November 2008

The history of Miriam Makeba HERE.

I have been a fan for years because my mother was a lover of music and of Black History!
Please enjoy!!

Pata Pata


Mbube (this sound familiar to you? LOL)


RIP Mama Africa! Gone but NOT at all forgotten!