The Last Poets, Gill Scott Heron, Nikki Giovanni, King Pleasure(Eddie Jefferson), Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughn, The Funk Brothers, Miles Davis, Dizzie Gillespie, Donald Bird,
Wes Montgomery, Ramsey Lewis, Jazz Crusaders, Roger Hook and Santana.
Numerous blues singers.
BOMANI 'THE URBAN GRIOT': Brown Eyes - Sable Skin Vol 1
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Chenyelu Bomani
(chin-yay-loo bo-mah-nee)
I was born, raised and educated in Detroit, Michigan. My interest in the Arts in general began at a very early age. Dibbling and dabbling in plays, talent shows, school papers; art exhibits, etc.
Being on the scene or behind the scene is where I was happiest. My affinity for music was the same way. My earliest encounter was with a set of drums which belonged to a musician friend of the family. I would try and get my little hands on the sticks every chance that I could so that I could rattle the skins. Later I would take formal guitar lessons but I preferred playing by ear which was mainly rock and roll. I tinkered with the piano and organ also. I was happy just putzing. My constant interest has been with percussion instruments. My first music exposure was to the blues and later it expanded to all forms of music.
I began writing poetry and stories in the late 60's. I performed solo and occasionaly with a few other performers and we called ourselves "The Black Ghosts of Truth" back in the day. The street scene was my main stage. Performing at parks, festivals, street corners, etc. Later, I did sets in Detroit at "Rappa House" and at the "Moon Glow Lounge".
Needless to say, I was a child of the turbulent 60's which had an immense impact on me in many ways. I obtained a degree majoring in Mental Health Technology and minored in Substance Abuse Counseling. I put music on the shelf and became immersed in my chosen work but I did manage to keep writing in the form of a company newsletter which I created and edited.
Now, I have returned to my two original loves in the artistic world and have found so much bursting from within me on so many levels. I am busy writing, creating and arranging music of various types because I view the various cultures of the world as a huge music mall and am busy blending different genres to create a different but relevent unique sound that has a global mood to the music being created. And I must say that I have some sound bytes for your ears coming down the pike. So keep 'em open because they'll be coming at ya!.GO Listen: www.myspace.com/mindphasemusic
The current volumes (yes, there is more than one) "Brown Eyes" grew out of the current societal milieu and has direct root in observations, media and history. The monologue on Vol. 1 explains the current setting for all of the spoken material. It is not just an African American thing!. The characterizations have become a part of the national and global landscape. People will be able to relate to the messages contained within each spoken piece. There is food for thought and my hopes are that listeners are entertained and will assimilate the music and the messages.
My intention is that the youth have a better understanding of the things that surround them which can alter their life and the lives of others. Ignorance is not bliss!.
We all have the ability to make choices but it is crucial that when making a choice it is made by an informed decision.
Peace and Love.......Bomani
Hola, ~Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.~
We are haveing a great time... We go to Italy from here next week.. Enjoy the Day My my dear friend♥ Love, B♥
What a delight it is to see you stop by! Things are Ok here Hot Hot.. Getting ready for the school summer vacation in 3 days! Mia Bambina cant wait.. Will be traveling for the next 2 months!! Wishing you all the best in the world.. Peace, Love, and The best Wishes for you and yours always!! Love, Bella xoxoxo
NAILS IN THE FENCE: Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence. (Most importantly the last sentence) There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails Into the fence.Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all The nails were gone.The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, "You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.Remember that friends are very rare jewels, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us." It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to you! If it comes back to you, you will then know you have a circle of friends. YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED! Now send this to every friend you have!! And to your family (they need to know that you love them too). Please forgive me if I have ever left a 'hole' in your fence. Much love my friend!!!
I have missed you so much.. My heart is just now healing.. Hope all is going well for you and yours!! Love you my friend.. Thank You for stopping by.. It meant the world to me♥ Love, Bella♥
Caro Mio, Its a Sad Week-End in Vegas as One of the Best Comedians of our time has Passed Away!! Danny Gans was'nt just a Entertainer,he was a very close friend, to many of us.. He will be miss'd.. Grazie gioia e buona settimana a te. Smile 'n sun ! Un baciotto... Love, Bella♥
I see the sweetness in you, is the most powerful strength of the heart. Sweetness tells me I can love you. With sweetness there is a satisfaction when sweetness enters into brilliance, embodied with devotion; sweetness revealed all love will flow. Sweetness will manifested is my magnet of love to bring down God's Compassion. To carry me to God's absolute height. Beautiful Sweetness that is you, sweetness equals the tenderness that brings the warmth of the rising sun. With the heart of a smile that carries the world of love and fun. You caring and somber of a friend, the victory of sweetness is powerful, of brilliance is soulful. I see you Sweetness.
Ciao amico mio,
Hope you and yours had a fabulous and Blessed Easter!!
We were out of town for the Easter vacation..
We got in late last night..
Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for thinking of me and my family..
Love,
Bella♥
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