Ancient Futures Show

Last night the Sophie's Parlor collective was thrilled to cover Willard Jenkins' spot at 10 PM - Midnight,

Helen's view of Tim!

Ancient Futures. In keeping with his format, we had music from the past, and current voices who are our classics of the future. Helen and Tim were the Divas of the Night, and Kim, Lakeisha and Deb kept us on task at the engineering board. It was a night of laughter, of good music and of fun!

Here is the playlist:

• Sophie's Theme, Pam Parker, Imagine
• Spring Is Here, Ella Fitzgerald, Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers and Hart Songbook
• Feelin' Good, Carmen McRae, Women Talk (Remastered)
• A Woman's Place Is In the Groove, Ginger Smock, Ginger Smock 1946-1958 Los Angeles Studio and Demo Recordings
• Ain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do, Bessie Smith, The Very Best Of
• Lullaby Of Birdland, Sarah Vaughan, Sarah Vaughan Verve Jazz Masters
• Honeysuckle Rose, Hazel Scott, This Is Jazz
• Wholly Earth, Abbey Lincoln, Wholley Earth
• Aries, Mary Lou Williams, Zodiac Suite
• Here Comes the Sun, Nina Simone, The Very Best of Nina Simone: Sugar in My Bowl (1967-1972)
• Here's to Life, Shirley Horn, Here's to Life
• It Might As Well Be Spring, Cassandra Wilson & Jacky Terrasson, Rendezvous
• La vie en rose, Melody Gardot, The Absence
• Younger Than Springtime, Amel Larrieux, Lovely Standards
• I'll Remember April, Grace Kelly, Mood Changes
• A Taste Of Honey, Lizz Wright, The New Jazz Divas
• Light Above the Trees, Keiko Matsui, The Piano
• Grass Roots, Terri Lyne Carrington, Money Jungle: Provocative In Blue
• Feelin' Good, Meshell Ndegeocello, Pour une âme souveraine - A Dedication to Nina Simone
• A Change Is Gonna Come, Anat Cohen, Notes from the Village
• Apple Blossom, Esperanza Spalding, Chamber Music Society
• Walkin' Shoes, Jen Krupa - Leigh Pilzer Quintet, JLQ
• Spring, Heather Rigdon, Young & Naïve

Check out the video of Melody Gardot singing La Vie en Rose!

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Sing the Truth - Powerhouse Performance

Just a few weeks ago, three of the Sophie's Parlor Divas experienced the controlled power, elegant grace, and pure joy that is bottled in a concoction called "Sing the Truth:" just over two hours of listening to Dianne Reeves, Angelique Kidjo, and Lizz Wright. They were backed by two more stars of the jazz world, Geri Allen and Teri Lyne Carrington, as well as James Genus, Munyungo Jackson, and Romero Lubambo.  The song list included these and a few more surprises: Bold Soul Sister, Both Sides Now, Heart and Soul, Talkin' about a Revolution, Endangered Species, Easy Rider, Afrika

There are really no words to express the brilliance of the evening, except perhaps "yowza!" From the beginning, as they commanded, strode and wafted onto the stage, respectively, the audience was theirs for the taking. They performed together, in duos and singly, belting out a wide selection of songs in a variety of styles, "honoring the music and spirit of great women of jazz, folk, r&b, gospel and the blues." It was the last night of the tour, unfortunately for you, but it seems that these women will not want to be apart for long. Their friendship and love for one another was palpable.

With all of that what more could be said, but what a blueprint they gave the audience and the rest of the world of music. Women can get along, women do make beautiful music together and most importantly women do Sing The Truth. Stellar, superb, transformative. For all of you I hope the tour will be revived again. - by Helen Viksnins

A clip from Jazz Fest's Sing the Truth

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Love & Light with Helen, February 2, 2012

Thanks to all who joined me for this show! I really enjoyed sharing the below music. There's several performers who had something fresh to share in 2011, and others who are classics. The main theme was Love & Light in honor of both St. Valentine's Day and Imbolc...

To hear the show, make sure to check it out in the next two weeks at http://wpfw.org.

Artist	Song Title	Album
Pam Parker	Sophie's Theme	Imagine
Etta James	Sunshine of Love	Heart & Soul
Joan Armatrading	A Woman in Love	Into the Blues
Mary Lou Williams	Aquarius	Zodiac Suite
Amy Winehouse	Cupid	Back to Black: B-Sides
Cassandra Wilson	My One and Only Love	Blue Skies
Meklit Hadero	Soleil Soleil	on a day like this
Amber Rubarth	Light	A Common Case of Disappearing...
Cindy Blackman	My Funny Valentine	Someday...
Amy London	You Taught My Heart to Sing	Let's Fly
Janice Whaley	Golden Lights	The Smiths Project Box Set
Heather Rigdon	I Miss You Like Paris	Young & Naive
Lea DeLaria	I Can Cook Too	My Favorite Broadway
Freshlyground	The Dream of Love	Radio Africa
King Kong	the girl that got away	Sounds of Self Defense (EP)
Etta James	Out of the Rain	Heart & Soul
Meklit Hadero	You and the Rain	On a day like this
Anat Cohen	Until You're in Love Again	Notes from the Village
Claudia Acuna	Arrimate Mi Amor	Luna
Lydia Cole	Love and Loss and Love	Me and Moon
Eliane Elias	Light My Fire	Light My Fire
Sarah Bettens	I Can't Make You Love Me	Never Say Goodbye
Catherine Russell	Thrill Me	Sentimental Streak
Natalia Zukerman	Favorite shirt	Brand New Frame

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Night Two of the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival

Two Sophie's Divas, Andrea Thompson and Helen Viksnins, share their impressions from the second night of the 2011 Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival, a tribute to Abbey Lincoln, at the Kennedy Center.

Andrea: The Abbey Lincoln tribute can not truly be summed up in one word, one sentence, even one article, but I do know this, if you missed this, you MISSED IT!!!!

Helen: And we know you missed it, because again we didn't see you there! (Warning: I have nothing but great things to say about last night's performance, so beware of gushings!)

Andrea: Jazz vocalists Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, and Cassandra Wilson teamed up for a trinity of talent that was only heightened by drumming sensation and Music Director Teri Lynn Carrington.

Helen: I'm in love with these women who are the ultimate in expressing their musical talent and creativity. I also need to acknowledge the performers who supported them. I don't know their names, but even though they are men (in a women's festival), I could sense their reverence for the music and for the beauties on the front of the stage.

Teri Lynn told a story as the evening began. That once Abbey had said to her that "Men play, women sing," and that as a woman drummer she didn't know how she felt about that. My answer to her is that her drums sing. Her heart sings through the drumbeats. Her heart sings through the backbone that she provides to the other artists on the stage.

Andrea: These four women were the four women that they needed to be, that Nina Simone spoke of, that grandma prayed for and that all of us tonight were anointed by. This evening was all a part of the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival that is presented yearly by the Jazz Program at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This year, due to her recent passing, Abbey Lincoln was the focus of the second night of festivities and although she was not there in body, she was definitely there in spirit. The renditions of songs that Abbey sang, wrote, and often composed brought to mind the following statement.

These conjure women conjured up magic in homage to the conjurer who once taught them. Ethereal, surreal, and elemental. Having only seen these women apart, their trio tripled the energy, raised the bar for the musicians and the audience, and in the end sent many of us out of our seats with a soul stirring version of "Freedom Now".

Abbey Lincoln was a women who moved herself, people, movements, and these women. And boy did they move. Always one to be open to new things, I am totally a FAN, collective energy brings out the best in us and thanks to these ladies many of us left that theater more moved, dusted with a bit of Abbey's magic, and inspired to honor women who matter to us.

Helen: I was properly introduced to Abbey during this concert, and it's going to be one of my greatest pleasures to continue to get to know her. Dianne Reeves commented that Abbey wrote songs in all emotions - lightest love to deepest despair. We heard that and more last night.

There were two songs (besides the encore) where all three singers shared the stage: The River, Caged Bird and Freedom Day. The River is a description of Los Angeles freeways, believe it or not, and concluded with all three talking/chanting rhythmically to paint a picture of masses of people passing by, conjuring the murmuring of a river. [Andrea: Caged Bird is and was an amazing vocal exploration of sound, heart and harmonizing. These divas did Abbey’s tale of the courage and desires of those of “caged-in” with such justice it flowed over the microphones as if a luscious lullaby.] Freedom Day is the exuberance of the newly-freed slaves as they rush about to spread the news of emancipation, and is a part of Max Roach's Freedom Suite.



This was my first time hearing Dianne Reeves and Cassandra Wilson live. I was mesmerized by both, but especially by Cassandra Wilson, whose face was so open and welcoming! When she moved, it was as if she were made of grace.

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Night One of the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival

If you weren't at last night's Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival (Thursday, May 19), I'll let you know what you missed! Actually, I know you weren't there, because I didn't see you there.

The evening began with a moment of silence for the late Billy Taylor who was the founder of the festival in 1996. His big glasses and big grin were always such a beautiful thing to see each year. He was truly missed.

Overall, the evening went from cool to HOT! Mistress of ceremonies was Dee Dee Bridgewater. The evening was being taped for her Jazz Set with Dee Dee Bridgewater on NPR. Too bad it wasn't being taped for Sophie's Parlor! I noted to my friend Susan that I had personally interviewed six of last year's performers for my show. So far I haven't arranged anything, but it's on my personal to do list.

The first set was performed by the Jamie Baum Septet. Jamie is a New York City-based jazz flutist who had composed all of the numbers we heard. Besides the effervescent Linda Oh on bass and the composer/leader Jamie Baum, the other performers in the septet were men. I have this wish for more of the performers to be women at this festival, but that's just what I hope to see! The compositions were complex, I admire musicians who are able to perform at that level, especially when there are mis-steps during the performance. [This paragraph was edited, based on feedback from the artist.]

Then, we had the distinct pleasure to watch JaLaLa - a sparkly trio of singers: Janis Siegel and Laurel Masse (founding members of Manhattan Transfer), joined by Lauren Kinhan. Guess how their name was formed - LOL! We did enjoy this set, that was quite reminiscent of the past: Andrews Sisters'esque tight harmonies, Johnny Mercer songbook, Doris Day, and a killer rendition of Queen's Killer Queen. Everyone had a good time here: the performers and the audience!

The capstone of the evening was the HOT Tia Fuller. Dee Dee warned us before she came out that she would bedazzle us, and Boy, did she! She was poured into a golden one-strapped mini-dress and wearing a pair of the highest golden heels I've ever seen. Her saxes were as shiny as she was! Her group was composed of the husband and wife pair of Luis Perdomo on piano and Miriam Sullivan on bass, and her own brother-in-law Rudy Royston on drums. Her sister would have been on piano, but was unable to make it that night. She made a better effort of showcasing the women performers, by including Sheherezade Tennan (not sure of the name) at the drums and even more not sure of the name on the alto saxophone. This set made the joint jump with engaged musicians (only Luis used sheet music), who laughed and smiled and showed appreciation for each others' efforts. It was fast, it was slow, we laughed, we cried. A perfect ending of the evening, as I walked away with the saxophone melody in my mind.

Tomorrow evening is a tribute to Abbie Lincoln with some amazing women on stage. I can't wait!!!

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International Sweethearts of Rhythm in the DC area!

GREAT Free Jazz & Women’s History Month event as part of Smithsonian’s JAM on Weds, March 30 at Artisphere.

A pioneering all-female, interracial big band enjoyed world-acclaim in the 1940s, and had significant local ties to Arlington and DC. “A Women in Jazz Tribute to the International Sweethearts of Rhythm” features several surviving original band members in a panel discussion at Artisphere on Wednesday, March 30, followed by a swing dance featuring the all-female Leigh Pilzer/Jen Krupa Quintet. This event is FREE and open to the public. A detailed press release is attached.

Broadcasting entrepreneur Cathy Hughes (Radio One), a descendant of one of the Sweethearts members, will lead a panel discussion called “Jazz and Civil Rights,” focusing on the Sweethearts importance as a multi-cultural, all-female aggregation that toured not only the Jim Crow South, but also a six-month European tour which included the first African-American women to tour with the USO during WWII. Excerpts will be screened from Judy Chaikin’s upcoming documentary, Girls in the Band (see clip). This event is offered as part of the 10^th annual Smithsonian Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) program, which is focused on the legacies of jazz women, and their advocates, who helped transform race, gender and social relations in the U.S. in the quest to build a more just and equitable nation.

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, founded in 1937 at the Piney Woods Country Life School in Piney Woods, Mississippi, will be the focus of the JAM Launch, a museum display and special online and public programming offered by the National Museum of American History to highlight the unique legacy of the school that music built and their dynamic, women's jazz band.

Laurence C. Jones founded the Piney Woods Country Life School for poor and African American children in 1910. In the early 1920s, he supported the school by sending an all-girl vocal group on the road. Following that success, in 1937 he formed the Swinging Rays of Rhythm, an all-girl band led by Consuela Carter. Around 1941, the band settled in Arlington, Virginia, where there was a wealthy Virginian who provided support for them. Members from different races, including Latina, Asian, Caucasian, Black, Indian and Puerto Rican, lent the band an "international" flavor, and the name International Sweethearts of Rhythm was given to the group. At one Howard Theater show, the band set a new box office record of 35,000 patrons in one week of 1941. In 1944 the band was named "America's #1 All-Girl Orchestra" by Downbeat magazine. They enjoyed an enormous following among the African-American audiences playing "battle-of-the-bands" concerts against bands led by Fletcher Henderson and Earl Hines. During World War II, letter-writing campaigns from overseas African American soldiers demanded them, and in 1945 the band embarked on a six-month European tour, which made the band’s African-American members the first black women to travel with the USO.

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm made two coast-to-coast tours in their bus. As a racially mixed band, they defied the Jim Crow laws of the South. The white women in the band wore dark makeup on stage to avoid arrest. Despite being stars around the country, when the band traveled in the South all of the members ate and slept in the bus because of the segregation laws that prevented them from using restaurants and hotels. The first white musicians joined in 1943. There were also several lesbians in the band, including Tiny Davis, whose sexuality was later the subject of Schiller and Weiss' documentary, Tiny and Ruby: Hell Divin' Women. Ms. Davis had to turn down the opportunity to tour again with the band in 1946. This, along with other lineup changes, led to the band folding in 1949.

Despite the impact of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm being repeatedly ignored in popular histories of jazz, the band enjoyed a resurgence in popularity among feminists in the 1960s and 70s. The band was among the first marketed as women's music. In 2004 the Kit McClure Band released The Sweethearts Project on Redhot Records. It is a tribute album recorded entirely with an all-female band using only songs the Sweethearts recorded.

Offering small-group jazz with big-band spirit, the Leigh Pilzer/Jen Krupa Quintet is inspired by duo collaborations such as those of Gerry Mulligan and Bob Brookmeyer, J. J. Johnson and Kai Winding, and Al Cohn and Zoot Sims. With Jen on trombone and Leigh on baritone and soprano saxophones and roster of world-class rhythm section members their repertoire ranges from standards to originals. Jen, Leigh, and the rest of the group have played with big bands including the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Sherrie Maricle & The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and DC-area military jazz ensembles.

ABOUT ARTISPHERE
Artisphere is a new breed of urban arts center that features four distinct performance venues, three visual art galleries, a 4,000 square foot ballroom, a free Wi-Fi Town Hall and HERE, a restaurant and bar. Artisphere’s wide array of programming is as diverse as its audience, ranging from contemporary visual art, Shakespeare, late-night DJs, and multi-cultural film fests to spoken word, chamber music, family programs and swing and salsa dancing. Artisphere is located at 1101 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro (blue/orange) and within walking distance of Georgetown. Artisphere is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 11pm; Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. Admission to Artisphere and all its visual art galleries is free; there is a cost for ticketed events. Artisphere is pleased to offer its patrons free parking evenings after 5pm and on weekends. Artisphere is wheelchair accessible. Sign-language interpreters available on request for events; two weeks advance notice requested; TTY: 703-228-1855.For more information about Artisphere and its wide array of programming, visit www.artisphere.com.

Artisphere has six arts organizations in residence— Aurora Opera Theatre, Artisans Center of Virginia, Fashion Fights Poverty, National Chamber Ensemble, UrbanArias and the Washington Shakespeare Company. Artisphere’s retail gallery is curated by the Artisans Center of Virginia.

For more information about this FREE event, THE PUBLIC may call 703-875-1100, or visit www.artisphere.com . For more detailed information, images or interview requests, THE MEDIA is asked to contact me, Jim Byers, Marketing Director, Arlington Cultural Affairs at 703-228-1847, or email jbyers@arlingtonva.us , or Artisphere’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Annalisa Meyer, at 703-875-1124, or at AMeyer@arlingtonva.us

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Helen's Winter Show

It's the dead of winter; not much snow yet here in Washington, DC, but some flurries predicted for tonight. In this season, I am drawn to songs of snow and the meaning of winter. Going deep within, but making sure to intersperse songs of joy and glory.


Here's who we'll be hearing!

• I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, Billie Holiday, Lady Sings the Blues - The Billie Holiday Story, Vol. 4
• Happy New Year, Carmen Lundy, Jazz and the New Songbook: Live At the Madrid (Live, Bonus Tracks)
• South to a Warmer Place, Catherine Russell, Sentimental Streak
• Mistletoe, Colbie Caillat, Mistletoe - Single
• What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?, Diana Krall & The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Christmas Songs (Bonus Track Version)
• Give Me the Night, Elana Stone, In the Garden of Wild Things
• Keep Cool, Fool, Ella Fitzgerald, The Early Years, Pt. 2: The Original Decca Recordings (1939-1941)
• Snow, Emiliana Torrini, Fisherman's Woman
• Amid The Falling Snow, Enya, Amarantine
• Delicate December, Erin McKeown, We Will Become Like Birds
• By the Fireside, Jo Stafford, Happy Holidays - I Love the Winter Weather (Re-mastered)
• Warm December, Julie London, Ultra-Lounge / Christmas Cocktails, Vol. 2 (Digitally Remastered 97)
• Grey December, Kate Davis, Introducing Kate Davis
• Don't Turn On the Light, Keiko Matsui, Sapphire
• Let It Snow, Kylie Minogue, A Kylie Christmas - Single
• Winter Light, Linda Ronstadt, Dedicated to the One I Love
• Sky Blue, Maria Schneider, Sky Blue
• Warm Valley, Marian McPartland, The Single Petal of a Rose: The Essence of Duke Ellington (Live)
• Capricorn, Mary Lou Williams, Zodiac Suite
• Glorious, Melissa Etheridge, A New Thought for Christmas
• Sunny, Miri Ben-Ari, The Temple of Beautiful (Live At the Blue Note)
• Chilly Winds Don't Blow, Nina Simone, Four Women: The Nina Simone Philips Recordings [Disc 2]
• Sophie's Theme, Pam Parker, Imagine
• Snow, Patricia Barber, The Cole Porter Mix
• Snow, Rosemary Clooney, Holiday Hits
• Winter Song, Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson, The Hotel Café Presents Winter Songs
• Snowbound, Sarah Vaughan, Jazz Profile: Sarah Vaughan
• Winter Weather, Vanessa Williams, 20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection: The Best of Vanessa Williams, Vol. 2

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Singing in the Dark: Depression and the Healing Power of Creativity

I had a great show inspired by Susan McKeown's new album, Singing in the Dark. I'll be posting my interview with her this weekend!

• I Will Not Be Broken, Bonnie Raitt, Souls Alike
• Autumn, Carla Bruni, No Promises
• Better Days, Carmen Lundy, Jazz and the New Songbook: Live At the Madrid (Live, Bonus Tracks)
• I'm So Lonesome I could Cry, Carrie Rodriguez, Carrie Rodriguez 10 Love and Circumstance (9th st.opus)
• Since You've Been Gone, Cathy Ponton King, Undertow
• Living In The Moment, Christian, Meg, The Best Of Meg Christian
• Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying, Clare Teal, Paradisi Carousel
• Song Of The Soul, Cris Williamson, The Changer And The Changed: A Record Of The Times
• Sanctuary, Donna De Lory, Sanctuary
• Open Your Eyes, Elizabeth Shepherd, Besides
• Just Getting By, Elizabeth Shepherd Trio, Start to Move
• Nothing Brings Me Down, Emiliana Torrini, Fisherman's Woman
• Human Angels, Freshlyground, Nomvula
• Heartbroken Me, Heather Rigdon, Young & Naïve
• A Foggy Day, Judy Garland, Magic Of Judy Garland
• Little Girl Blue, Kate Davis, Introducing Kate Davis
• Heal Me, Melissa Etheridge
• Who Will Comfort Me, Melody Gardot, My One and Only Thrill
• Some Lessons, Melody Gardot, Worrisome Heart
• Sally Sits Weeping, Mixte, Celtic - Women Of Song
• Break Down And Let It All Out, Nina Simone, Four Women: The Nina Simone Philips Recordings - Let It All Out/Wild Is The Wind
• Sophie's Theme, Pam Parker, Imagine
• Broken Hearted Melody, Sarah Vaughan, Golden Hits - Sarah Vaughan
• Cause I Feel Low Down, Sophie Tucker, The Last of the Red Hot Mamas
• Here's to Life, Suede, Dangerous Mood
• In a Dark Time, Susan McKeown, Singing in the Dark
• The Crazy Woman, Susan McKeown, Singing in the Dark
• Good Old World Blues, Susan McKeown, Singing in the Dark
• Turn Turn Turn, Susan Werner, Classics

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Syncopation: A Taste of Jazz (April 2nd Show)

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, Sophie’s Parlor Diva of the Day, Andrea, will be producing “Syncopation”. This program airing on Thursday April 2nd will explore the strong and soft tempos of jazz music and more. This show will have interviews with NY based Stephanie Rooker, Vocalist, and feature in studio performance/interview by Afro-Blue, the Howard University Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

• Vier Frauen Women's World Voices (Vol. 5) Joy Denalane Feat. Sara Tavares/Chiwoniso/Deborah 5:43
  
• Breakthrough Healing Space Tia Fuller 6:13
  
• Coming Home The Orchard Lizz Wright 4:46
  
• Twice Little Dragon Little Dragon 3:06
  
• Stolen Moments Freedom In Song Afro Blue 5:38
  
• Trust In Me Spirit of India II 2/2 | New Vibes Roudoudou 5:13
  
• Cherry Chocolate Wine The Road To Adam Nya Jade 4:03
  
• The Rain Wants To Fall Tellin You Right Now Stephanie Rooker 6:10
  
• The Olive Leaf And Dove Healing Space Tia Fuller 6:44
• Oh, Freedom Freedom In Song Afro Blue 2:34 Jazz
  
• Translinear Light Translinear Light Alice Coltrane 9:50 Jazz
• 02. Adundance Alchemy - Music for Meditation Dawn Avery 4:17 N
• Song For Mia The Orchard Lizz Wright 4:52
  

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I Am Thankful! November 20, 2008

Greetings!
I hope you enjoyed the show. Stay tune for more information on these artists! Enjoy and Be Thankful!

Kimberly C. Gaines your Diva for this day!

1. See Line Woman - Nina Simone - Verve Unmixed
2. Everybody Rejoice - The Wiz - from The Wiz: Original Broadway Cast Recording
3. Black Is - Fertile Ground - Black Is
4. txt msg - Teisha Marie - Addicted to Life (available at iTunes)
5. The Sunshine - N'Dambi - Tunin' up & CoSignin'
6. Stars - Malena Perez - Stars
7. Xica Da Silva - the late Miriam Makeba - Reflections
8. Equilibra (Instrumental) - Sabrina Malheiros - Vibrason
9. Skylark - Gretchen Parlato - Gretchen Parlato
10. Lions, Tigers & Bears - Jazmine Sullivan - Fearless
11. Soul Connection - Green Tea - Shades Of Green
12. Awaken - Teisha Marie - Addicted to Life (available at iTunes)
13. Incensa - Fabiana Cozza -Quando O Céu Clarear
14. Shadow - Beady Belle - Cewbeagappic
15. Now What - Choklate - Choklate
16. Mas Que Nada - Miriam Makeba - Reflections
17. Flor De Lis - Gretchen Parlato - Gretchen Parlato
18. Wounded Pride - Beady Belle - Cewbeagappic (so Nice I played it twice) ;)
19. Live In the Light - Fertile Ground - Black Is
20. Happy - Anami Jordan - Anami Jordan (available at CDBaby)
21. Appreciate - Rebecca Coupe Franks & her Groovemobile - 100 Per Cent

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Kim's Show May 29, 2008

Today’s Diva of the Day is Kimberly Gaines.

The play list switched up today! The songs titles are first, then album, then artist. Here it is:

Seeline Woman, Nina Simone

Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair, Simone on Simone, Simone (daughter of Nina Simone


Orquestra Nzinga De Berimbaus, Capoeira Angola, Nzinga

Best of Me, I AM, Chrisette Michelle

Negra Presungturosa, Susana Baca


Field of Gold, Songbird, Eva Cassidy

OUR SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEW with artist Ne'a Posey
*80 Days, Ne'a Posey

*State of the World, Ne'a Posey

Colorblind, East Side Story, Emily King


Osaka, Out of the Blue, Maysa


Cuerpo y Alma (Body and Soul) Esperanza, Esperanza Spaulding



*See You Sunday, Estelle Kokot

La Caravane, Jazz A Saint Germain, Brigitte Fontaine

Haiti (Interlude), Transient, Gaelle

California, The Tiombe Lockhart Bootleg #1, Tiombe Lockhart

Summertime, Jazz A Saint Germain, Angèlique Kidjo

*Corcovado, Loide Jorge

My Funny Valentine, The Late, Late Show, Dakota Staton


Sophisticated Lady, Jazz A Saint Germain, Elli Madeiros

Autor De Minuit, Jazz A Saint Germain, Les Nubians

Perfect Season, Fractures, Break Reform

* songs on a demo cd.

Thanks for Listening!

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