Who is Billie Holiday? Why do a throwback on her? Well, Billie Holiday is a woman worth celebrating. Holiday possessed a unique style and grace that disappeared too soon. Although her life was often a struggle, her legacy has remained a memory of her triumphs. A quick reflection on what music is today makes it […]
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Throwback of the month: Diana Ross
If you ever find yourself strolling down the Hollywood Walk of Fame and see the name Diana Ross twice, don’t worry. You’re not experiencing a bizarre case of déjà vu. What you are experiencing is the magnitude of a star like no other. Diana Ross is Diana Ross. There is no comparison.
Throwback of the Month: Billie Holiday
Who is Billie Holiday? Why do a throwback on her? Well, in this month of looking back and celebrating the history and the impact of African-Americans in culture — Billie Holiday, is a woman worth celebrating.
Throwback of the month: Frank Sinatra
The world lovingly refers to him as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” — the same world that wanted to fly away with him, even to the moon. The same world that allowed him to do it his way. The same world that knows Frank Sinatra was the one and only and there will never be another.
Throwback of the month: Neil Diamond
I discovered Neil Diamond when I was 13. Walking from class to class, I turned on my Walkman and listened to a variety of music from the ’60s. And I know that somewhere in that mix were my first Diamond songs such as “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Sweet Caroline,” “Cherry, Cherry” and “Solitary Man.”
Throwback of the month: John Lennon
Imagine that he was still alive. Imagine the peace that his presence would have inspired. Imagine the music he could have created. Imagine the love he would have shared. Now, imagine a world in which John Lennon would have never existed, and understand how lucky we are that he did.
Throwback of the Month: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan will perform at NSU on Oct. 6th. However, this man is not just another musician.