humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.
The Garage Guitarist
It was late 1969, early 1970. I was 13 years old and had been learning guitar for about a year when I was given what I considered to be the key to a world of freedom. Mum & Dad said it was okay for me to setup my room in a shed inside Dad’s garage. The shed was the size of a small bedroom, about eight by ten in the old measurements. It was originally built from scraps of recycled building material from a 100 year old house and was initially used as a tool shed.
By Ian Carter 6 years ago in Beat
Meet Michael Dowd
Michael “Intellect” Dowd is one of the best up-and-coming artists in the hip hop industry. In order to stand out in the music industry, he is fully committed to the idea of bringing in some creative, unique ways while also expanding his work with a lot of heart, emotions and passion.
By mysoundMusic6 years ago in Beat
Tammy Renee at The Crimson Moon
"I am so excited to be performing at "The Crimson Moon." There are places in the world that an artist like myself has always wanted to play, and this is one of them. I am so humbled to be able to go and share a piece of my heart" ~ Tammy Renee
By Tammy Renee7 years ago in Beat
Joshua Tree. Top Story - June 2019.
It was a week after my youngest child’s birth. A very special time birth is, a new beginning not only for the child but for all of us. Baby’s mother wanted time to bond with the little one. So we pack up some things and leave for the day.
By Justin Harris7 years ago in Beat
'Urban Tales Volume Two'
Urban Tales Volume Two is the second installment in the trilogy. Volume One dealt with growing up in the inner city with stand out stories like "Grandma's House" and "Life Like." The trilogy of Urban Tales is Artcha's mature take on life and growing through generations, culture, politics, education, and relationships. Volume Three is due in the last quarter of 2019 and there are plans to turn all of the musical stories into a theatre production at the top of 2020. Urban Tales Volume Two is accompanied by a short film by Artcha @artchatec Directed by @LDN.Creative and starring @jodyvleigh and @himalsoul. The film places the classic Romeo and Juliet scenario into modern context. How far has society changed when it comes to mixed relationships? In fact, this film opens the debate to relationships in general and the fundamental differences between men and women, addiction and restraint, the poor and the rich, the educated and the ignorant. Artcha has taken the roots of his second album, in the trilogy Urban Tales, to synthesize these ideas and broaden the horizon of what classic hip-hop storytelling can really do.
By Artcha James7 years ago in Beat
The Music Muse
Music is my muse, as well as my cultural common denominator and ever-evolving language. I am 68 years old and have worked as a journalist and author, but my supreme passion has been writing and playing music. The creative process used in pursuit of my art provides a direct link to my spirituality; it is my spirituality: When I write or play music, I feel connected to all things, understand most things, and take the greatest succor in being human.
By Mike Bernos7 years ago in Beat
Art and Music
Humanity, the collective will or expression of human unity, has birthed many great works of paper and tempo. It is in art and music that humanity has found its heart and soul. For countless years we have delved within ourselves to understand not only the nature of reality, but of thought itself.
By John Ames Birch7 years ago in Beat
Talk of the Town
I've spent the past eight years of my life chasing a dream around the world of playing professional basketball. A dream that has taken me to all different countries, places, and environments. From Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Vladivostok, Russia, and all kinds of places in between. I was an unlikely candidate to become a professional player, to begin with, at 16 years old, standing five foot, four inches, and less than 100 pounds. But like the beginning stages of any great dream, I always felt like I had a chance.
By Jimmy Gavin7 years ago in Beat
