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Do You Hear Me Now Black Male Vulnerability Don Cornelius Soul Train

February 7, 2012 – 8:51 am | 5 Comments |

I cowered at the revelation that our soul brother number one, musical architect Don Cornelius, whose funky good time was always buoyed by a distinguished gentleman aesthetic, had taken his own life. Not by a pill popping escapade gone woefully astray, but rather a volatile projectile to the dome. This was personal. A profound proclamation of sadness with a mountainous burden: Do you hear me now?

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Mizell Brothers Joi DJ Kemit Jam On It

Submitted by From Afros To Shelltoes on June 2, 2009 – 8:35 amNo Comment |

Tonite our play cousins J Carter & Sol Fusion bring back Tues Jam Session an ATL institution for soul children and lords of the underground feat sexy host Joi and crowd controller Dj Kemit on the 1′s and 2′s. This week they pay homage to the Mizell Brothers, funk pioneers whose sleek sound ushered in a new era of jazz fusion with Donald Byrd’s classic Black Byrd as well as the Jackson 5′s sing along classics “ABC” and “I Want You Back.” Peace to sista Jodine Dorce who will have the Red Bull and a smile on tap.

Peace & Feel Good Music

Ed Garnes