January 23, 2017 by c-dub in Funkalicious JITNEY: A FUNKY CELEBRATION OF AUGUST WILSON’S LEGACY! “Jitney” is a triumph for the great playwright August Wilson, director Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the cast and
October 13, 2016 by c-dub in Funkalicious MY FUNKALICIOUS PICKS FOR BEST NEW ARTIST I don’t believe the The Recording Academy will deny selecting Halsey or Lukas Graham for Best
October 13, 2016 by c-dub in Funkalicious TWO FUNKY DIVAS: DREEZY & ADELE Although Adele is primarily noted for her voice, it’s all about the lyrics and music, that
October 3, 2016 by c-dub in Funkalicious DIDN’T BLINK-182 WIN A GRAMMY? A MUSICAL YORN They actually haven’t. A band that’s been around since 1995, they’ve performed at the ceremony, presented
October 1, 2016 by c-dub in Funkalicious GRAMMY WORTHY MUSIC – A SWEET SIX FROM DREEZY TO ADELE I find I have to search for new music every year. Apart from those that are
June 19, 2016 by c-dub in Funkalicious WHAT THE FUNK! My Current State of Mind Above all, I’m grateful for my blessings, I can truly say that. This coward that took
April 18, 2016 by c-dub in Funkalicious ROGER ORTEGA HIT “THE LOTTERY” Roger Ortega, a.k.a. RO, has hit “The Lottery”! It wasn’t by way of a “Lottery” ticket
January 18, 2016 by c-dub in Funkalicious 40 YEARS OF CELEBRATING BLACK (AMERICAN) HISTORY MONTH! Forty years ago this February, President Gerald Ford, was the first to recognize “Black History Month.”
March 31, 2015 by c-dub in Funkalicious 100 YEARS OF BILLIE HOLIDAY – In Tribute to Eleanora Fagan April 7th, 2015 would mark the 100th birthday, of the legendary Billie Holiday! Born on April
March 19, 2015 by c-dub in Funkalicious 20 Sounds of Sirens, Soulful Spirits, Icons & FUNK – “Empire” is #1 In the midst of societal ills and personal challenges I look to family and music for
December 1, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious THE FUNKY FILMS OF P.T. ANDERSON Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film “Inherent Vice” hits theaters on January 9th. The seventh feature from
November 11, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious “Midnight Cowboy” is a FUNKIN’ “American Horror Story” Classic definition: Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding
August 13, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious Abraham, Martin & John – Freddie, Richard & Robin Liken to three men who believed in equality, peace and respect for human life, three men
July 26, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious 15 FUNKY MUSIC BIOPICS – honorable mentions, dream ‘pics & conflicts As music fans, lovers and aficionados are perched and waiting for “Get On Up” and “Jimi: All
July 19, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious Queen Latifah is the Empress of the Blues A lover of music, history and culture, film biographies or the biopic, have long been a
February 25, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious VANESSA WILLIAMS FUNKS UP BROADWAY, AGAIN!!! Vanessa Williams is headed to Broadway for the fifth time! On April 1st, she’ll begin her
November 4, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious The YouTube Awards – A LIVE Funky Video Factory Last night I had the fortune of taking part in one of the most groundbreaking events
August 7, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious GEORGE DUKE WAS A MUTHERFUNKER More or less “labeled” a Jazz artist, George Duke was a multi-faceted musician and composer. He
July 30, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious CHAKA KHAN WAY — A CHI-TOWN CELEBRATION The City of Chicago honored ten-time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan this past weekend by naming
July 28, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious TINA’S FUNKY NUPTIALS Tina Turner had an official wedding last Sunday to celebrate her civil ceremony to her long-time