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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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Atl Tues Jam Session Reinvents The Live Set

Submitted by From Afros To Shelltoes on February 16, 2010 – 8:31 amNo Comment |

Remember when artists could really sing live. Can you recall when musicianship and integrity took precedence over the fluff and circumstance of the scene? Remember when you really had to have talent to blow up. Well, for all you music purists, play cousins J Carter and Moetown Lee hit you one mo’ gin’ with the return of the cult classic Tues Jam Session. Crooner Gary Jenkins (aka Lil G of the r&b outfit Silk) will host on February 16, 2010 with minister of sound DJ Salah Ananse.

The live music event that made Sugarhill your weekly fix has returned highlighting some of Atlanta’s hottest talent and featuring some of the biggest performers from then and now. Tues Jam Session will go down every First Tuesday of the Month. Tell em From Afros To Shelltoes sent ya.