There’s something so undeniably bad-ass about a woman wielding a guitar. There have been many, many cool Caucasian bellas who have made their mark behind the axe. To wit — click here for Outside Left’s Top 12 Hottest Female Guitarists Ever, which includes the one and only Joan Jett, Poison Ivy from The Cramps, and…
Jams
Lost Ones: Marvin Gaye
He was so handsome, so incredibly talented. He had so much potential left, and a career that could have continued on for so much longer — if only. Who did it bigger or better than Marvin Gaye? I have a hard time thinking of any contemporary artist that’s even in his league. Marvin Pentz Gay…
Classic Aretha Franklin! She Makes Me Feel Like a Natural Woman
I’ve been on a hardcore Aretha Franklin kick all week long. I think it actually started on Sunday morning, when I caught the tail end of Ain’t No Way being piped through the speakers at my grocery store. I instantly forgot what kind of bread I needed and got caught up in the melody. Ain’t…
I Am That One Black Kid
I spotted this cartoon over at Racialicious. It was drawn by Keith Knight of the K Chronicles, and I immediately identified with it, especially with the third panel, and the one immediately under it. Except where I come from, it’s not just about not being into hip hop. It’s also about not being into soca,…
Throwback Tune of the Day
I didn’t expect to find a video for this song, it’s too old. So the best I could do is post a YouTube clip of her album cover, with the song bubbling in the background. No matter – this is one of my favorite songs of all time and I hope you can get with…
My Top Five Workout Jams
I didn’t think I’d be able to really say this, and I’m so proud that I can. I’ve fallen in love with working out. I was never the girl who loved to exercise, and it became more and more difficult to motivate myself as I got older. But through trial and error, I’ve discovered what…
When It Rains, It Pours
I’m super busy today, so this will just be a teeny post to follow up on that last Worth a Click I posted. Another former Afrobella of the Week has dropped a new track! And it’s FIRE! Forgive me if I’m late to share this, but my girl Jilly from Philly just released Hate On…
Afrobella of the Week: Marcia Griffiths, Queen of Reggae
Hey! I missed you guys so much! My family is officially back home, and now I can return to all things afrobella. And what better way to kick things off than with a brand new Afrobella of the Week? They call her the Queen, the Empress, the First Lady of reggae music. Her career spans…
Before I Go AWOL
Apologies for the no postage earlier today, bellas. I had to go pick my parents, brother, sister in law, and little afrobella up from the airport around noon, and I spent the afternoon and evening driving around the city of Doral. It’s 1 in the morning and I literally just got home for the day….
Worth a Click
OK, I’ll admit it. I’m hopelessly addicted to celebrity gossip. I’ve managed to wean myself off a bit, but I definitely have my favorite sites and celebrities. My favorite celebrity couple right now is definitely Brangelina, and that has very little to do with Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie. For me, it’s all about Zahara….