Category Archives: Music

Open Thread | The Arts Have Returned to the White House: Congratulations, Sir Elton John

Posted on September 26, 2022 by rikyrah

After a long absence during the Dolt45 Years. Sir Elton John performed at the White House last week. On his final tour, Jill and I invited Sir Elton John to the People's House. I proudly presented @eltonofficial with the National … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread | RIP, Lamont Dozier

Posted on August 12, 2022 by rikyrah

I thought that we would take this weekend to remember Lamont Dozier, who passed away this week at the age of 81. Lamont Dozier, who helped define the Motown sound, dies at 81 By Brian Murphy August 9, 2022 at … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | 2022 Tony Awards!

Posted on June 13, 2022 by rikyrah

Black Excellence at the Tony Awards! 📷 | Myles Frost, Prince & Paris Jackson at the Tony Awards, 2022. pic.twitter.com/btmyi7Z1tS — 𝘕𝘈𝘌𝘋 ◡̈ (@mjjNAED) June 13, 2022 Jennifer Hudson has achieved EGOT status after her win at the #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/SYmQXdeZiV … Continue reading →

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Legendary American Musical Theater Composer Stephen Sondheim Dead at 91.

Posted on November 26, 2021 by rikyrah

If you love American Musical Theater, you have to love Sondheim. I remember taking a Musical Theater course in college and the course was about those who changed the game. First time Sondheim was mentioned in the course was West … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on October 23, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend fully vaccinated, with family and friends. Awe😍🤗 I was so excited when someone told me that Lil Nas X had done my song #Jolene. I had to find it and … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on August 7, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated, with family and friends. Jennifer Hudson was chosen by Ms. Franklin herself. The biopic- RESPECT – hits theaters August 13th.

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Open Thread | Bad News Can Wait. Just Want To Enjoy Some Happiness

Posted on September 14, 2020 by rikyrah

Last night’s Verzuz between Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight was something I didn’t even know that I needed.😪😪😍😍 The music, of course was wonderful, but it was the stories. Them being everyone’s Black Auntie…I miss that in my own life.😪😪 … Continue reading →

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We Have Lost 3 Musical Giants: Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright😢😢🙏🙏

Posted on May 10, 2020 by rikyrah

May they all Rest In Power. And, the legacy of the music they created will live on for many generations to come.    

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Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

3ChicsPolitico wishes all of our commenters, readers, followers, friends and guests a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with love, joy, good food and good cheer. Enjoy and stay safe. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Christmas Jams 2019

Posted on December 24, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone. If you’re traveling to be with family and friends, please be safe. “Silent Night” (German: “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht”) is a popular Christmas carol. The original lyrics of the song “Stille Nacht” were written in Oberndorf … Continue reading →

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