Is this what love looks like by Mirel Wagner
Been a while. I’m finally settling into Nairobi and discovered this new refreshing glass of water by the Finnish-Ethiopian songstress to get you in the mood for the weekend! Here’s a previous song of hers I shared.
I will be offline for a little while. I’ll probably have Laura Mvula and Active Child on replay, as usual. Anyway, go forth and discover great music.
Young & Beautiful (DH Orchestral version) | Lana Del Rey
I don’t care for Baz Luhrmann’s cinematic vision but this piece is just gorgeous. It’s like the darkest, smoothest chocolate with edible gold leaves.
“Will you still love me when I’m no longer young and beautiful.”
It’s the ugliness of perfection and perfection itself.
I asked a question like this
“Are we a lost generation of our people?
Add us to equations but they’ll never make us equal.
She who writes the movie owns the script and the sequel.
So why ain’t the stealing of my rights made illegal?
They keep us underground working hard for the greedy,
But when it’s time pay they turn around and call us needy.
My crown too heavy like the Queen Nefertiti
Gimme back my pyramid, I’m trying to free Kansas City.Mixing masterminds like your name Bernie Grundman.
Well I’m gonna keep leading like a young Harriet Tubman
You can take my wings but I’m still goin’ fly
And even when you edit me the booty don’t lie
Yeah, keep singing and I’mma keep writing songs
I’m tired of Marvin asking me, “What’s Going On?
March to the streets ‘cuz I’m willing and I’m able
Categorize me, I defy every label
And while you’re selling dope, we’re gonna keep selling hope
We rising up now, you gotta deal you gotta cope
Will you be electric sheep?
Electric ladies, will you sleep?
Or will you preach?
— Q.U.E.E.N - Janelle Monáe Featuring Erykah Badu
(Source: mrbenwyatt)
Jerk Ribs (formerly Call on Me) | Kelis
I’m going to call it, Afrobeatronica. :D
Produced by Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio, who’s always full of great ideas.
Father Father | Laura Mvula
A short story of a musical goddess, as told by a writing goddess.
“I lost my heart in the dark with you”
Tonight I watched Laura Mvula play this live and it was perfect (& tearful). It was a room full of industry heads, she admitted she was nervous and she still smashed. It was her birthday so, led by her formidable band, we sang her down the staircase back onto the stage where she sang us her cover of MJ’s Human Nature as arranged by her brother James, the cellist. If you’re in NY in May, see her live. Rare talent is overused, but she really is.
White Foxes | Susanne Sundfor
I am angry at the injustice in the world today. I am resolved to do and be better.
From the song, “And oh I wish to god that the earth would turn cold
And my heart would forget it’s made of glass”
Why did you Marry | Nataly Dawn
I love that country no longer has a monopoly over story telling. These charmingly spun tales of woe are the makings of a classic (me, personally, I think). She’s a poet this one.
Looks Good with Trouble | Solange
Just heard this on the Maki Oh AW ‘13 video, and I love it!!!
Someday Soon | The Trouble with Templeton
Contemplative, somber but beautiful.
“I’ll find my place someday soon”, where all regrets and potential live. Whatever you want to do, just DO IT. NOW!
