The Star is one of the great cards of faith, dreams realised
The Star is a card that looks to the future. It does not predict any immediate or powerful change, but it does predict hope and healing. This card suggests clarity of vision, spiritual insight. And, most importantly, that unexpected help will be coming, with water to quench your thirst, with a guiding light to the future. They might say you're a dreamer, but you're not the only one.
Zeeeeee Phi...Soooo Sweet. Much blue luv to my sorors and frats.
Music
Too many to name. From Billie to Miles to Funkadelics to Sun Ra to Gil Scott-Heron to Mike Philly to Little Brother...as well as folks like Oscar Brown, Jr and Sekou Sundiata whose vibes are "poetic music" to my ears.
RAPPERS WITH GRATUITOUS NEGATIVE LYRICS? PLEEEEASE BYPASS!!! I'M FROM THE LAND OF THE REAL AND YOUR UNCREATIVE AZZES JUST FRONTIN' THE SAME MENTALITY OF THE WACK PUNK WHO SHOT MY HUSBAND FOR NOTHIN'!!! I'M NOT YOUR CRACK CLIENT OR YOUR DEALER!!KEEP IT MOVIN'!!!
That said...listen to SOUL SCHOOL CAFE and you'll catch a clue who and what I like.
Movies
My top 5? The Matrix, Malcolm X, The Ten Commandments(minus the obvious complexion inaccuracies), The Color Purple and (the original)Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (...WHAT?!!)
And even though it's not a movie per se, I also love "The Secret."
Television
The Boondocks, Sci-Fi, Comedy Central, PBS, and VH1.
Books
The greatest weapon of mass destruction lies within one's own mind (Did you hear that Mr. Bush?!). Read, learn, experience...and know.
1. Black Voices by Abraham Chapman
2. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
3. Collected Stories of Charles W. Chestnutt by William L. Andrews
4. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
5. The Wisdom of Frances Scovil Shinn
6. Spirit Speaks to Sisters by June Gatlin
7. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra
8. The Bible...as well as The Other Bible (why get the partial story when the WHOLE story is so much more interesting). P.S. For those who didn't know, MARY WAS NOT A PROSTITUTE!!! Gotta study all dem scriptures, y'all!
Heroes
Dad and Mom (thanking for loving me, teaching me and never giving me any restrictions or limitations)...
Hubby (for being my "soulmate" and my catalyst for accomplishing my own dreams. I MISS U, baby! Here's hoping you're finally flying high and trouble-free. R.I.P. Weldon David Baker - Nov. 2, 2007.
Malcolm X isn't it obvious?! We'll sadly never see the likes of this magnitude and unity again. Makes me cry sometimes.
My "goddaddy" Dr. Khalid Muhammad (I miss your energy soooo much. Oh well, now the world's gotta deal with ME!)...
Dave Chappelle , f@#k 'em and do you, baby. That's one less soul they didn't get!...
MYSELF...for making it thru some incredibly challenging times with my mind and spirit intact. We should ALL strive to be the type of person we look up to. That way, we can inspire others as well.
Babies, Poets, Jazz Artists, Musicians and Artists of all genres and ALL who dare to be different! The most tested is indeed the most blessed. Do YOU!
Tha Divine Messenger, my "spiritual big brotha & teacher" who no one understood then and still doesn't understand today. But, I got it, Sensei!
I am a poet/edutainer (also known as "Imani")whose mission is to be a "beacon" for great jazz, "1st Day Music" and true spoken word and poetry, as opposed to fad "spoken rap."
SOUL SCHOOL CAFE formerly known as JAZZITUDE -- The Hippest Musical Trip Online with the hippest jazz, the hottest spoken word and more)hosted by me, Val Jones. RETURNING SOON with a brand new season!!! "SOUL SCHOOL CAFE"(formerly known as JAZZITUDE) -- a unique blend of "1st Day Music," embracing the eclectic vibe, mixed in a nice jazz stew and served up with a little spoken word, conscious hip hop and lots of soul.
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Coming soon...the return of JAZZITUDE, a unique blend of jazz, fusion, alternative and poetry with a dose of attitude. Stay tuned for details...
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THIS SITE is totally about the art of jazz and poetry. Independent artists and lovers of the art are welcomed...but, remember, THIS IS NOT YOUR PERSONAL AD OR BLOG SPACE. So, respect this site and all my wonderfully talented friends and allow this site to lead others to your site instead of you making MY site all about YOU!
Who I'd like to meet: BECAUSE OF SPAMMERS, SORRY...NO PRIVATE PROFILES WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Langston Hughes, Oscar Brown, Jr., Sonia Sanchez, Harry Belafonte, Prince, Sly Stone, and Gil Scott-Heron(again! Holla at a sista, Gil. And thanks for being the pioneer of spoken word poetry/jazz.
WHO I DON'T WANT TO MEET: Fake azz mofos who front, stunt and cunt. This site is dedicated to the art of "vibing;" NOT the art of bullshit!!
Greatness has left the building. But the music and brilliance lives on. R.I.P. King Michael
Now THIS is what JAZZITUDE is all about! Check out Gil Scott-Heron's "Is That Jazz?"
And did I mention that I'm an "Ole Hip Hop Junkie" as well?
And why I think Taalam Acey IS absofreakinlutely phenomenal!!!
I soooo miss him and his brilliance...and his humility. Greatness doesn't have to tell people they are great. They just ARE!!! Love U foreva, Sekou.
And these are the footsteps I follow. All hail to our brilliant and timeless legends. Oscar, you are my hero!
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VAL (i got it wrong again cuz im a retard)... www.lenonhonorfilms.com YO CHECK HIS STUFF OUT... i aint sellin nothing and im not affiliated with this guy.. but his DOCS are so damn informative... This guy is a super genius when it comes to symbols and occultism in music and in general.. youll love em
Disregard the last message.. im sorry Faith? thats your name right?.. i assumed you were male cuz i just hit comment back and didnt peep your site (which is great by the way)
Hey girl, I haven't forgotten about you. I'm still thinking about our next track. I hope you have a great weekend. Three day weekend for that. I'm glad! :-) Take care.
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