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. Listen to JAZZITUDE 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!
About me: POET, EDUTAINER, BROADCASTER...AND THE BEST FEMALE COMMERCIAL AUDIO PRODUCTION EXPERT ON THA PLANET!
Copywriting, Voiceovers, Voicetracking and Commercial Audio Production from concept to finish. I DO THAT!!! Hear my creative services demo at IAMVALJONES.COM
I write, voice and produce commercials, imaging, promos for ALL formats. Yes, I said I PRODUCE the commercials, imaging...not just "voice" 'em. If you're looking for the voice that makes dollars and sen$e, holla! I'm small business (budget) friendly and will give you a major market sound without charging an arm and a leg. Go to my main site at VAL JONES CREATIVE SERVICES to hear demo and check out my rates.
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."
Want to have your music spotlighted on Soul School Cafe? MP3 me your best at soulschoolcafe@aol.com
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 soul vibe, mixed in a nice jazz stew and served up with a little spoken word and attitude.
Catch SOUL SCHOOL CAFE Sundays at 6pm on:
VIBE with SOUL SCHOOL CAFE on 2 nights...Mondays and Thursdays at 9pm ET on
Want to have your music spotlighted on Soul School Cafe? MP3 me your best at soulschoolcafe@aol.com
For a more informative peep on me, check out my main site at IAMVALJONES.COM. Otherwise, here we go...
Catch the radio personality Super SoulSista Val Jones on the "terrestrial" airwaves at WZZA Radio, 1410 AM in Tuscumbia/Muscle Shoals, AL as well as online soon at V108URBANVIBE.NET and THEBESTJAMS.COM.
To find out more about me, as well as check out some of my social commentaries and editorials, check out my "ATTITUDE" side at VALJONESEDUTAINMENT.
However, 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 this site all about YOU!
PLUS...PRIVATE PROFILES WILL NOT BE ADDED. SORRY! Too much spam and folks trying to co-opt your pages for me to risk adding sites unseen. So, if I can't see who I'm adding, can't get witcha, my dear.
....
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!!
Purchase "Portrait Of A Muse Unsheathed" today! 17 powerful tracks of poetic pride and perservance.
Now THIS is what JAZZITUDE is all about! Check out Gil Scott-Heron's "Is That Jazz?"
"VAL JONES EDUTAINMENT" is about promoting empowerment and education through poetry and song. Spoken word is a by-product of the wonderful poets and writers of the HARLEM RENAISSANCE. Let us not forget that we ARE because they WERE. From Harlem Renaissance to Hip Hop, the legacy continues!
thanks so much for taking the time to take a gander...is that you on the the top song on yr profile...how is the voice over part of your profession been thus far....have a tranquil week....
The voice is classic, fantastic, never spastic Love to tune in to vibe whenever you're at it All I wanna know is when do I get a chance to play At the hippest spot they got - the Soul School Cafe?
Hey Diva, how's it going with you. I've thought of you. I'm sure your neck of the woods is just great. Just wanted to stop in on you and see how you were doing. Hollar at me sometimes. Take care and much love to you soul sista : )
Good evening everybody, Check out.... The song. MistyBlue, I'm working on you as we speak. Ladys don't stop taking care of that Man, because if you do, You will give him an excuse to take care of someone else. Keep it sexy and keep it real. It's all about Love and frienship with me. Have a fun week. Always a friend,Gerry Babb
UNBELIEVABLE!!! VAL.. YOUR SHOW IS INCREDIBLE.. ITZ 11:24 PM in Toronto, and we still here listening!! BURNIN CANDLE/RICHES OF YOUR SOUL by ONEoak.. Beautiful. You are So beautiful! Luv the voice, and personality! Complete!! Then, you played "Drama" by The Rza (Bobby).. my favorite song off his new album.. this is just insane! I'm completely blown away! I'm going to give you my contact info ASAP!! Sincerely, Thank You! On behalf of ONEoak, Kumo Kenyatta, and the ONEoak and Hip Hop World, You are a blessing! Kumo Kenyatta
THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!! WE'VE BEEN LISTENING to your V108 Station, and the music has been AMAZING!! THEN out of no where, "AFRIKAN JEWEL" comes on!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH.. don't watch the KUT OFF.. I know you have us NOW, if I didn't truely know before!! BLESS LADY, and we'll tune in every Thursday, FOR SURE!!! BIG FANS OF YOURS RIGHT NOW!!! FROM THE 10 MEMBER TEAM, ONEoak.. Kumo Kenyatta
Want to have your music spotlighted on Soul School Cafe? MP3 me your best at 
