Tag Archives: music

Tuesday Open Thread | Because I love them : Frank Sinatra

Posted on June 14, 2016 by rikyrah

Today is Francis Albert Sinatra.  

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Monday Open Thread | Because I love them : Nat King Cole

Posted on June 13, 2016 by rikyrah

I just need music that makes me feel good. The voices and music that make me go to a good place. These are men this week whose voices….’are like butter’ for me…. Today – Nat King Cole…  

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Friday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Aretha Franklin

Posted on May 27, 2016 by rikyrah

We conclude this week with Ms. Aretha Franklin.

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Thursday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Dionne Warwick

Posted on May 26, 2016 by rikyrah

Today enjoy the music of Dionne Warwick.

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Wednesday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Diana Ross

Posted on May 25, 2016 by rikyrah

Today, we will be entertained by MISS Ross.

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Tuesday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Patti LaBelle

Posted on May 24, 2016 by rikyrah

Today, we love Patti LaBelle.

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Monday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Gladys Knight

Posted on May 23, 2016 by rikyrah

I couldn’t think of a theme for this week. So, I’m gonna give you a week of women that I simply love. Today is Gladys Knight.    

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on May 8, 2016 by rikyrah

I hope you’re enjoying this weekend with family and friends. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!

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Friday Open Thread | Jazz Week: Miles Davis

Posted on May 6, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s Jazz figure really needs no introduction: Miles Davis.   BIOGRAPHY Miles Davis – legendary trumpeter and bandleader, explorer of unknown musical paths and enduring icon of hip – would be celebrating his 90th birthday this year had he not … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Jazz Week: Abbey Lincoln

Posted on May 5, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s Jazz Figure is Abbey Lincoln. From Lincoln’s Obituary in the Guardian: If Abbey Lincoln was overwhelmed by the responsibility of being proclaimed “the last of the jazz singers”, she never let it show. As her great contemporaries and principal … Continue reading →

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