Women have never received equal representation in our history book, never mind in the present. Yet, their contributions have been invaluable in building nations, creating institutions, inventing life-changing solutions, and raising leaders. This month, in honor of Women’s History Month, we highlight five women who are making history today: On February 26, 2015, Loretta … [Read more...]
Power Couple: Timothy Lee & Ann Nesby (Sounds of Blackness) Talks Marriage, Music & More
It was an absolute pleasure to sit down and chat with Ann Nesby and Timothy Lee about marriage, parenting, working together, music and health. Ann Nesby is a grammy-award winner and former lead singer of the hit group Sounds of Blackness, and Tim works closely with her in the business as her manager. Ann and Tim just celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary and have a blended … [Read more...]
8th-Grade Rock Stars from Brooklyn Sign Major Record Deal With Sony
When you think of young, Black, middle school boys living in Brooklyn, NY, you don’t typically think of heavy metal rock stars, right? Well, you will now. Malcolm Brickhouse, Alec Atkins, and Jarad Dawkins started changing people’s perceptions about rock stars last year when a YouTube video of their band, Unlocking the Truth, went viral. The Daily News recently reported that … [Read more...]
H.S. Senior’s Exceptional Talents Earn Him 150 College Scholarships
A renaissance man in his own right, Booker T. Washington High School senior of Miami, FL, Chad Thomas, is one of the top football prospects in the nation. Along with being an All-American defensive end, Thomas holds a 3.3 g.p.a and can play nine instruments. His talents have earned him 150 scholarship offers for his skills in music and football. While Thomas is very … [Read more...]
What’s Your Fight Song? How You Can Use Music to Empower You
Within each one of us resides a story where music influenced our emotions. Music, by design, has the power to overwhelm, to anger, to provide solace, and to empower. We can pinpoint instances where music made us feel things we do not want to feel at times and places we did not want to feel them. Imagine driving home and being so moved by a song that you are forced to pull over … [Read more...]
The Single Life: A Musical and Emotional Journey from Heartbreak to Healing
Growing up, I spent countless summer days watching my father wash and wax his car, and my mother water her rose bushes--all while records spun and music blasted out of the speakers on the front porch. My parents hummed along, sometimes reciting songs word for word. I was too young to the understand lyrics about love and loss. So, I twirled around the yard, singing off key, … [Read more...]
11-year-old Child Prodigy Wows Others With His Intelligence and Musical Talent
He is just 11 years old. He is a “child prodigy” and a “musical genius.” Malik Kofi is a cellist in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and an inspiration to children and adults. Kofi’s story isn’t one of privilege but of perseverance. His mother was a teenager and his grandmother was the one who raised him. In addition to the cello Malik plays the piano, drums, and guitar. While … [Read more...]
VIDEO: A Wedding to Remember (Hottest Wedding Reception Ever)
We at BMWK have had the opportunity to give you a glimpse into the lives of some beautiful couples as they share their wisdom and how they make it work, and we look forward to continuing to do so. While it is inspiring and helpful to hear from other couples on how they are honoring their love and commitment to each other and the union called marriage, ever so often we like to … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Miami Jazz in the Gardens Festival!
It's that time of year again, time for one of our favorite music festivals — the City of Miami Gardens "Jazz in the Gardens" festival. The very popular music festival is celebrating its 8th annual event and will be hosted by none other than Michael Baisden. The "Jazz in the Gardens" festival has hosted a wealth of fabulous performers over the years. Kem, Lauryn Hill, Patti … [Read more...]
Interview: Rissi Palmer Releases Best Day Ever and Your Kids Will Agree
In September of 2008, we ran across some exciting new music from a country artist that was generating lots of buzz. The artist was Rissi Palmer and we instantly fell in love with her voice and her music. It's safe to say that Rissi was the only country artist to ever be featured on BMWK and it was well deserved. More important than that esteemed accomplishment, was the fact … [Read more...]
5 Love Songs That Will Make a Grown Man Cry if the Window Is Open and the Pollen Count is High
We've talked about it before, here on the blog. The current music that you hear on the radio is trash sex music, it has nothing to do with love. So every now and then we have to do a lil music education here on the site. Every blue moon we give a tribute of sorts to the brothers who sing, and sang real music. These were songs by grown men, with grown men problems, and … [Read more...]
Love To Love You – Donna Summer In Memoriam
In the past I have written about celebrity deaths. Michael Jackson's death turned out to be more painful for me than I anticipated. Teena Marie was a shocker and I didn't really know where to begin so I just wrote what came to mind. But Donna Summer? Like Michael Jackson, this entertainer was particularly integral to my experience growing up in Chicago where house … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes Of Tamia’s New Video, “Beautiful Surprise”
The first single off her upcoming album of the same name, "Beautiful Surprise" is a quintessential Tamia record: Soft melodies, her smooth voice and a subject R&B can't get enough of"”love. Tamia posted this behind-the-scenes look at her video, and it looks to be a crowd-pleaser. She's got her hubby Grant Hill playing her leading man and as she says below, "There … [Read more...]
Music Can Minister To Your Marriage
Music has a powerful way of connecting people, especially when they love each other. In my marriage, music ministers to our union. It has prevented breakups. Helped in makeups. Released tension. And, inspired forgiveness. Similar to many couples, we have our pick of "baby making" songs and slow-dance favorites. I can't imagine our relationship without music. It reminds us of … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Travel Guide: Exclusive Interview With KEM!
We had the exclusive opportunity to interview one of our favorite artists, KEM before he heads to Miami for a fabulous performance at the Miami Gardens Jazz in the Gardens weekend music festival. Headlining this years' festival along with Patti LaBelle and Jill Scott is the artist known as KEM and for mega hits "Love Calls" and "Why Would You Stay." Having just finished … [Read more...]