Wednesday, February 8, 2023

August Greene (Common, Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins): NPR Music Tiny ...

Common is with other musicians like August Greene, 2023 Grammy winner on piano, while performming at the Tiny Desk, the famous PBC recording and performing space for many artists over time.

Robert Glasper - So Beautiful (Live At Capitol Studios) (Official Video)

One of the 2023 Grammy winners for creative music abilities (or other specification -- that one is mine.)

Samara Joy - Pasquale Grasso Trio - Round Midnight - Side Door Jazz Clu...

Listen to how this young lady channels back into time and brings forth the music, singing, lilting melodies and lyrics of the past and easily renders the musical renditions of the jazz greats of yore updated to the present time. She does so effortlessly and with love of the older methods of dispatching music and memories. She is to be lauded for her magnificent efforts.

Rachelle Farrell and Marcus Miller Run to Me. OIC Gala

Rachelle Ferrel & Brandon Coleman - My Funny Valentine

Pasquale Grasso - Solitude (Official Video) ft. Samara Joy

Ballad Medley - Samara Joy

Well worth listening to this fabulous young-old voice, which is a classic in the reminiscence of Sarah Vaughn or Ella Fitzgerald of this century. Where did she find this lilt and flavor -- this sweetness, soft, sensuous singing of years gone by. We shall love it forever and listen often. I guarantee you, if you are a certain age, you will love it! Congratulations to this 2023 Grammy Jazz winner.

'Stardust' from 'Samara Joy' by Samara Joy

This lovely song-bird young lady just won a Grammy for her lilting remditions of great classic Jazz music. Let's give her all the acolades she is really due. Hear that sweet, lyrical singing of old familiar words and strains of soft, serious, musical renditions such as the famous "Stardust". Take a listen and enjoy. I'll bring you more.'

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 During the reign of Pharaoh Menes, around 2925 B.C.E., after the unification of upper and lower Kemet, archaeological finds evidence of administration of the 42 Laws of Maat among the Kemet people as deduced from Kemet coffin texts or funerary papyri dating from this period. 


            The 42 Ideals of Ma’at A Positive Confession for the Present Day

 1. I honor virtue
2. I benefit with gratitude
3. I am peaceful
4. I respect the property of others
5. I affirm that all life is sacred
6. I give offerings that are genuine
7. I live in truth
8. I regard all altars with respect
9. I speak with sincerity
10. I consume only my fair share
11. I offer words of good intent
12. I relate in peace
13. I honor animals with reverence
14. I can be trusted
15. I care for the earth
16. I keep my own council
17. I speak positively of others
18. I remain in balance with my emotions
19. I am trustful in my relationships
20. I hold purity in high esteem
21. I spread joy
22. I do the best I can
23. I communicate with compassion
24. I listen to opposing opinions
25. I create harmony
26. I invoke laughter
27. I am open to love in various forms
28. I am forgiving
29. I am kind
30. I act respectfully of others
31. I am accepting
32. I follow my inner guidance
33. I converse with awareness
34. I do good
35. I give blessings
36. I keep the waters pure
37. I speak with good intent
38. I praise the Goddess and the God
39. I am humble
40. I achieve with integrity
41. I advance through m