"I used to want the words 'She tried' on my tombstone. Now I want 'She did it.'" Katherine Dunham (1910-2006)... A Bay Area native, singer/songwriter/visual artist, Czelena gives thanks to all of those who have come before her... Billie Holiday, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Donny Hathaway, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Chaka Kahn, Patti LaBelle, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Prince, Annie Lennox, Sade, Anita Baker, Tracy Chapman, Sheryl Crow, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Deee-Lite, Bjork, Mary J. Blige, Common, Erykah Badu, Lenny Kravitz, Lauryn Hill, Ben Harper, John Mayer, Amel Larrieux, Fiona Apple, Brand New Heavies, Jill Scott, Salif Keta, Coldplay, Dead Prez, Canibus, Gigi, Blondie, Duran Duran, George Michael, Queen Latifah, Raphael Saadiq, Mariah Carey, D'Angelo, Omar, Outkast, The Roots, Maxwell, Peven Everett, Beyonce, Cee-lo Green and Gnarls Barkley, India Arie, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Res, Kelis, The Neptunes, Slum Village, Kanye West, M.I.A., No Doubt, and on and on and on and on
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I'm trying to say hello to everyone at least once a year.
Have a Fabulous week artist: Sepsenahki is SOLACE Artist/Show host/model: Wahida Fowler Photo by Phoenix Lockticians Network model/actress: Nerissa Kamoy
How was your 4th? Me--I kept the neighborhood awake til the next morning--lightin' up fireworks throuh the night! They had so much trash in their yards to clean up. I didn't get as many death threats this time, maybe next year. Have a great week. Keep in touch, hit the DARIUS up any time :D
Just passing through to spread some love from the Sanctified South! Have a Blessed week! Hey make sure to tell all your friends about me..I love spreading a positive message to those willing to listen. Continue to stay positive and keep God first in all you do!
Distinguish yourself...Building brand partnerships is probably more important than seeking that sought-after major recording contract. Start out with regional brands if you are an emerging artist.