Simphiwe Dana: Jazz Singer from South Africa

So this artist I am showcasing is an amazing vocalist. I wish, I could receive translation of her music. Simphiwe Dana is a Xhosa South African jazz singer. Her music even if you do not understand it, resonate with your soul. You feel her voice ring, at first you might want to shed a tear. If she speaks of her music, you break down with the imagery she provokes. So the following is some of her music.



Well, while posting the videos I came across a info tid bit about her music video. it said "This music video was a very close collaboration between Andrew and the artist, Simphiwe Dana. It was shot on 3 locations over three days. The basic concept was of African futurism and of creating a futurism based on African principles."

While traveling in South Africa and Rwanda I believe I saw that sentiment of creating an Africa with African ideology in mind. The Western Non-Profits and agencies come to fix Africa with their ideas of what is development for Africa. I have sat in classes where people voice their idea of development for a better world as the reality they see in the United States. These same students are working in and starting non-profits with their ideology in mind. This is what fixates me on Simphiwe Dana and the other South African artist I have come to know. As artist they are the embodiment of Africa for Africans with African in mind. Please, listen and be tune in with these ideas

ENJOY!

Christmas makes me think philosophically

Hello

I have been gone doing a lot of thinking. I have a lot to write about but I have been withholding my ideas about environmentalism, China, America and the Prison Industrial Complex. I have decided to write the pieces outside of the blog and maybe one day post them. Here is a documentary that I have viewed. Check it out.

Well, please enjoy the pop culture views I will write next to reprieve us from the melancholy of reality.

Best, Dream P. Love

U.S. of A.: Extreme Edit

I am American yet contrary to popular culture; I hold very critical view of my country's values, culture and government. I am editing this piece to make it more diplomatic. So here is the first article an exposure of what America has done to the world and how it is coming back to them.

Actually, the article is about how China has a monopoly on clean energy technology, the USA is left dependent on China's exports. As any smart new emerging power, China is charging major tariffs and limiting the exports, giving them major control of this important market. We have to take into consideration that dependence on nonrenewable energy is not feasible. The value added cost of nonrenewable energy exceeds the benefits given as a energy source. Without access to renewable energy, the USA will become reliant on China for the the technology and know how. If you want to take it out of academic language, America is set to be the bitch of China. They will be scrapping and begging for the needs to keep America energized.

The article expectantly tries to paint China as the bad guy and the United States as the victim. There is a lot buzz currently with China defying the WTO regulations by devaluing their currency and for their tariffs. All the actions that China is taking as an emerging super power are the same actions the Unites States has taken in their heydays. I could go on how America has been in that role of monopolizing resources and technology to keep countries dependent on their resources, foreign Aid packages in the fine print include the use of U.S. companies and over priced commodities which only hinder the progress and self determination of a country.

So this article about China and their use of tariffs is just part of an arsenal of articles you can find in the N.Y. times to explain to us how China is bad.

Please comment and let me know what you think and read the article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/15/business/global/15rare.html

Rolling in The Deep

I spent the Summer, In South Africa! Jobless, hanging out with my boyfriend in his Orange VW 1960's Bug. One thing we did all the time was listen to music. Adele, I loved her before but found a new appreciation for her voice and music. Actually, I started to listen to a few new artist (to my ears). So this will begin a series of post about music.

Presenting Adele's new Song Rolling in the Deep

Back to. . . .

Here! Hello WORLD WIDE WEB. Its Ms. Love here and I decided to return. A lot has changed in the years that I have been gone, I have conceptualized things differently, idealized things differently, even lived differently. So I am back to restart the journey, I began.

So Please enjoy my stumblings and obsessions.

Bless

The Free Flow of Ideas!!

So, my freshman year of college, we read an article about how every artist before another artist influences your work. I 100% believe this and love soaking up art forms, to influence me!!I also believe there is common human experiences as well as a well of knowledge. Well, interestingly enough my friend Janis showed me a poem by Jill Scott the other day, to my surprise I could of thought she copied my ideas. We both wrote poems about women and a common experience! So below please check first my poem and then Jill Scott. Of course I have lots to learn about, all hail to Jill Scott.
Well till next time World Wide Webbers.

-I am a woman-
As a woman , I feel abused and used CONSTANTLY

Walking down the street its my ass and my face that catches attention. . .
the indecent forwardness of niggas,thinking about my ass against their cock
my plush lips agianst neck

Very few will stop to say, my yellow jeans reminds them of being on drugs
because thats y i love them
Or the oxford heels are so 1920. . .

Meeting new guys is always about putting out your wild card
if Iamnotwillingtocharmyoushowyouaglimpseofmysexualprowess
Than I will be ignored

If I refuse to be the one, that needs the attention
no one will ask Adora what is your take on Affirmative action

As, I woman i am constantly insulted hearing other woman hate women
not hating

But hate with the idea that a woman is a vindictive animal, like the world and the bible says we are
Believe we are only humans with emotions, with the hunger to be loved
not that we also have the capacity to be political beings. . .enacting our power

I am a woman, and all woman

are strong, inflicted, abused, loved, unloved, crazy
weak, happy, sad. . .worthy

Its 2008 Im young and Hung! Fashion Film

Lol! World Wide Webbers that is exactly how I feel! Being in my young twenties, oh so new adult not a teenager years! Life is great and free. SO this file I am going to talk Fashion! Something I can afford to focus on because I am young and hung! lol
These are all my current obsessions!

High Rise Jeans!





So here i Kelis, Kim K. and Beyonce aka Sasha, in high waited attire. FYI Kim's look is a bit flat so please say no to the one color attire, zombie make-up and TOO LONG WIDE LEG PANTS!!
So my fashion obsessions plus some tips!
1: Do tuck in a shirt! Let it be fancy like Kelis or plain like Beyonce!
*HInt plain is so sexy! if you dress it up wit a purse or jewelry, you can change from day to night!

2: Let go of the high waisted skirts to clubs! That style has been done since 2004! We can move on now! but do wear it to the office with your conservative jacket cardigan and brooches!

3: Embrace WIDE LEG! I love the new wide leg styles they are so versatile! I wear with sneaker, heels or loafers! With a plain colored shirt you can brighten up the mood!

I was going to add more of my fashion obsessions but I will abstain till next time World Wide Webbers!

Peace