It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like a New Year

Greetings Good People! It's your Diva of the Day Kimberly C. Gaines and as 2009 comes to a close and the beginning of a brand new year is on the horizon I would like to wish you love and happiness. :) There were some new music previews in this 4th and final Thursday's edition of Sophie's 2009. I really hope you enjoyed listening! Next Thursday is our End of the Year Wrap Up Show. I will see you in twenty-ten!Seeline Woman2:37Nina SimoneAnthology Disc1Empires5:08LamyaLearning From FallingLooking for the Sune3:29AyaStrange FlowerChristmas Wish4:33Kev Brown Featuring TanzaniaLow Budget ChristmasSomethin’ Special4:35Zo! Featuring Yahzarah…just visiting tooCan’t Steal My Joy6:08Steal Vybe Featuring StefreneeSupermoon3:51ZapMamaSuperMoonOremi3:49Angélique KidjoOremiThat Song3:51Lydia ReneMy Love...

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The Sacred

Diva of the Day AndreaAs a precursor to the coming Winter Solstice and Holiday season thought reflecting on what is sacred is exactly what we all should do.This show will highlight the music of the following artistsClaudia AcunaPatty ReeseResPlease check out these sistahs websites and support them. Music evolution must continue!!!!Also in studio will be a couple special guests, listen in to see who they are and what they have to add to our chalice of sacredness.Below is the proposed playlist, this is a start, not an ending, will edit after the show to designate the order it was played in. Speak with ya soon--Andrea Disk One-The Sacred · Sueño Contigo 2:55 Claudia Acuna En Este Momento · Strong Medicine 4:18 Patty Reese ...

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Helen's Playlist Spirit in Jazz

These are the songs I played this morning when substituting for Lona Alias. HelenHere Comes the Sun 3:47 Nina Simone The Very Best of Nina Simone: Sugar in My Bowl (1967-1972) Jazz Lovely Day 5:57 Lee Ritenour Smoke 'n' Mirrors Jazz Pueblo Sunrise 5:02 Various Artists Native Spirit New Age Something to Believe In 5:56 Carmen Lundy Jazz and the New Songbook: Live At the Madrid (Live, Bonus Tracks) Jazz Cuerpo y Alma (Body & Soul) 8:02 Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Jazz Awakening 4:50 Primeaux & Mike Prophecy: A Hearts of Space Native American Collection World Bur Man' Buri 2:12 Iljgji Saules Meita Folk Finlandia 5:07 Miriam Stockley Second Nature - The Voice of Adiemus Pop Gravity for Grace 3:57 Heather Rigdon Young & Naïve Jazz Lalaii 3:45 Mamak Khadem Jostojoo Forever Seeking World...

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Harvest Rhythms

Andrea-Your Diva of the DayNovember 19, 2009In this almost harvest, thanksgiving, feasting time, I wanted to take a pause so that we can remember and be thankful for that which we have.My show today is dedicated to that spirit of being graciously grateful for all that we have, all that we are and all that is available to us.I hope that all of the "journeyers"who came along enjoyed our fantabulously introspective and healing path we shared this afternoon.Namaste,AndreaGrace-Native Joy for Real Joy Harjo But Beautiful-Tomato Collection Disc 1 Nina Simone Metamorphosis-Mona Lisa Puzzle Hey Rim Jeon Georgia Red Clay II-The Women Gather Sweet Honey In The Rock Barras-Manding-Ko Hadja Kouyate & Ali Boulo Santo Mariza-Ó Gente Da Minha Terra Concerto Em Lisboa [Live]...

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Helen's Year in Review 2009

I know it seems a bit early to do a Year in Review show, but I will have a show about Globalquerque in early December, so I'm taking advantage of the timing to share some of my favorites from my Itunes in 2009!Sophie's Theme 3:11 Pam Parker ImagineConfeddie 4:27 Hailey Niswanger ConfeddieFree As a Child 3:29 Carmen Lundy SolamenteI'd Rather Drink Muddy Water (feat. Carmen Bradford) 3:02 Sherrie Maricle & The Diva Jazz Orchestra Live From Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola: Sherrie Maricle & The DIVA Jazz Orchestra (feat. Carmen Bradford) [Live]A Change Is Gonna Come 5:20 Anat Cohen Notes from the VillageFacil 5:00 Annette A. Aguilar & StringBeans No Cheap DatesPonta de Areia 5:39 Esperanza Spalding EsperanzaOur...

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KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS WORDS – 10-8-09

Lakeisha Harrison, Co-host - Rev., Dr. Michele Balamaniabuse in generalKilling Me Softly with His Song Roberta Flack Killing Me Softly Rain On Me Ashanti Chapter II Behind the Wall Tracy Chapman Tracy ChapmandenialOutside of That Bessie Smith The Complete Recordings, Vol. 1Moanin' Low Billie Holiday Lady Day: The Master Takes and Singles Fixing Her Hair Ani...

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Las Mujeres/Mulheres-She in Spanish and Portuguese

Well as we enter autumn we find ourselves in the mist of Hispanic Heritage Month and in conjunction with that month I decided to produce a show on the women's music of Spanish and Portuguese speakers of the Americas. So, other than developing a playlist I reached out a local wealth of talent and knowledge, Cecilia Esquivel (www.ceciliaesquivel.com)--of Cantare, of EvaLuna. Cecilia is Argentinian born, but has lived and created fabulous music in the DC area for years.Together I hope folks enjoyed our chats, the music, the insight Cecilia brought and was inspired to learn more about the individual women played on the show and the urgency to support live music.As always your feedback, comments and support are always welcomed. Please also feel free to email us at sophiesparlor@gmail.com or join...

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September 17, 2009 - Kimberly C. Gaines

Thank you for indulging me on my birthday Listening to the tunes I enjoy and hope you do as well!Keep on Pushin - AfroBlueWalk in My Shoes - Emily KingBlack Is - Fertile GroundPerfect Season - Break ReformIle Perola Negra - Fertile GroundEva AyllonOutono (Stay) - Karrin AllysonMoody's Mood for Love - Amy WinehouseMela - Esperanza SpauldingBella - Beady BelleI am - Kindred Featuring Jazmine SullivanVoodoo Woman - Pam ParkerYou Gotta Pay Band - Abbey LincolnNica's Dream - Afro BlueSearching For My Soul - Amel LarrieuxAwaken - Teisha MarieYou Put a move on My Heart - Pam ParkerUp Jumped Spring - Abbey LincolnIncensa -Fabiana CozzaOut of the Blue - MaysaLions, Tigers and Bears - Jazmine Sulli...

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Helen's Women's Music Show September 3, 2009

The history of Sophie's Parlor is inextricably entwined with the history of women's music. The genre of women's music began in the early 1970's and was launched by many of the women who started the radio show, Sophie's Parlor, at Georgetown University's WGTB. After four years on the air at the University, Sophie's Parlor moved to WPFW where it has persisted as the longest-running radio show devoted to music by women, about women, for everybody!My playlist follows, not necessarily in the order I will play the songs on air. I hope you enjoy it!Ode To A Gym Teacher 4:09 Christian, Meg The Best Of Meg ChristianValentine Song 4:41 Christian, Meg The Best Of Meg ChristianJoanna 3:21 Christian, Meg The Best Of Meg ChristianDream Child 4:25 Cris Williamson The Changer And The Changed: A Record Of...

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The Music We Paint With

The colors we use to paint ourselves and our lives lie between the lyrics of the music we listen to, the dances we dance, love we have... all of which move us forward even at times hold us back. Today let't listen to some of the music we paint with. 1. Bye Bye Blues 6:59 Dinah Washington After Hours with Miss D [Bonus Tracks] 2. Sugar/Brown Sugar 4:43 Ledisi Feeling Orange But Sometimes Blue 3. Black Is 7:21 Fertile Ground Black Is 4. Can't Steal My Joy 6:08 Steal Vybe Featuring Stephanie Renee 5. El Negro Bembon 3:45 Celia Cruz Rough Guide...

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