(One is definitely from a while back, but is somehow still pertinent…)
Category: Music / Audio
Sade’s First New Song in 6 Years Is a Tribute to Her Trans Son
(I love Sade; that voice!)
The song is part of Transa, a compilation album that also features several trans and nonbinary artists including Sam Smith, Hunter Schafer, Perfume Genius, and Clairo.
By Mathew Rodriguez September 5, 2024
Everyone’s favorite smooth operator is back.
Nigerian-British singer Sade is set to release her first song in about six years, and it’s dedicated to her trans child, Izaak Theo Adu.
The song is part of Transa, a new compilation album from activist music organization Red Hot. The album will feature a bevy of trans and nonbinary artists, including Sam Smith, Hunter Schafer, Perfume Genius, Clairo, and more. The album, according to the organization, represents a “spiritual journey in eight chapters” and features 46 songs, running at over three-and-a-half hours.
Sade’s song, “Young Lion,” is dedicated to Adu, who is a trans man. Though Sade is known for keeping her personal life private, her son has posted about her support of him in the past. “Thank you for staying by my side these past 6 months Mumma,” Adu wrote in an Instagram caption in 2019, alongside a photo with his mother. “Thank you for fighting with me to complete the man I am. Thank you for your encouragement when things are hard, for the love you give me. The purest heart.”
Dust Reid, who put together the album alongside trans artist and activist Massima Bell, said Red Hot wanted a project “talking about all the gifts that trans artists have been giving to the world.”
“We hoped to create a narrative that positions trans and non-binary people as leaders in our society insofar as the deep inner work they do to affirm who they are in our current climate,” Reid told Variety. “We felt this is something everybody should do. Whether you identify as trans or non-binary or otherwise, if you took the time to explore your gender, get in touch with the feeling side of yourself, maybe we would have a future oriented around values of community, collaboration, care, and healing.” (snip-MORE)
https://www.them.us/story/sade-new-music-trans-son-izaak-theo-adu-transa-red-hot
I’m sorry to read this
Maybe others here enjoyed Sergio Mendes’s talent, too.
Sérgio Mendes, Brazilian Bossa Nova Musician, Dies of Long Covid at 83
The two time Grammy winner died on Thursday, Sept. 5, in a Los Angeles hospital
By Charna Flam Published on September 6, 2024 06:40 PM EDT
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Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian-born musician who brought bossa nova music to a global audience in the 1960s, died on Thursday, Sept. 5, in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 83.
The renowned musician’s family announced his death in a statement on his social media channels. His family said that his death was caused by effects of long Covid.
“His wife and musical partner for the past 54 years, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, was by his side, as were his loving children,” the statement read. “Mendes last performed in November 2023 to sold out and wildly enthusiastic houses in Paris, London and Barcelona.”
Throughout his six-decade career, Mendes recorded more than 35 albums, but he is best known for popularizing Brazilian music on a global stage beginning in the 1960s, starting with his composition of “Mas Que Nada.”
“It was completely different from anything, and definitely completely different from rock ’n’ roll,” the Latin music scholar Leila Cobo said in the 2020 HBO documentary Sergio Mendes in the Key of Joy. “But that speaks to how certain Sérgio was of that sound. He didn’t try to imitate what was going on.” (snip-MORE)
https://people.com/sergio-mendes-dead-age-83-long-covid-8708012
Why Was I so Offended?
A short time ago, a post was put on this blog that spoke on Trump’s abuse of one of our treasures, Arlington Cemetery. I was mad, and my words were less than professional. I am sorry if I came across rude to other readers, crude, immature. I was mad, and that seemed to loosen the controls on my mouth and typing fingers.
I recently shared my – reaction – to that post with an older friend who shook her finger at my crass language. This song, I hope, helps underscore the good reasons for bad words.
Each of the soldiers resting on that field gave it all. They didn’t give it for the republicans, the Democrats, the rich or the poor. They gave it all for each and every one of us, despite our politics, despite our religion, despite our orientation or the color of our skin. Those people fought and died for me and you, and they deserve their rest. Those soldiers ALL deserve our respect, our honor, and the VERY least we can do is to not ask them to be another pawn in another war!
Thank you.
Hugs. Randy
The True Risk of AI
Like many of us, I grew up with the Lost in Space Robot, Hal, and of course, the T1000.
And, as anyone who has ever seen me around a computer can tell you, I am in no danger of ever creating an AI, much less giving any fair representation of the risks that come with AI. What I can tell you is that images, chat, and other electronically produced media does share a risk that can be co-opted and influenced by our current understanding of AI. This does require us to look closely at what we see on the internet, what we believe is going on in and around our environment, and most importantly becoming a better defender of our personal borders. There is no doubt that the impersonation of human creations is going to effect our lives going forward. Further, there is no doubt that beautiful things CAN be created via AI. Not sure about this one: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/glIzD8CVwrQ
As with everything, new technology brings new fears, new opportunities, new joys, and a new way of life. In regards to the T1000, I’m really crossing my fingers on the “new way of life” part.
Hugs!
Randy
-ps: Scottie, this should teach you to not ask me to post on your blog. roflmao! Sorry, I’m easily entertained.
This is a wonderful video from Harris-Walz
I got this in a Wonkette Substack, which is also loads of fun, but not as nice as the Harris-Walz video. I thought I’d leave it up to everyone if they want to read the Wonkette piece, which, again, is hilarious and has the above video. But in case someone’s not up for that sort of humor, the video is set up separately.
Creepy Bigots Declare Tim Walz Race Traitor For ‘White Guy Tacos’ Joke by Rebecca Schoenkopf
No way that ‘weird’ label is sticking to THEM! Read on Substack
Childless Cat Ladies
Some nice morning music!
From rawgod, A New JC
Here’s something completely different. This man is a genius.
One of the shortest Tiny Desk Concerts
Apropo of nothing, simply enjoy a minute, 22 seconds.
https://www.npr.org/2014/12/24/372683580/tiny-desk-concert-hmstr
“You could never fully steal the show when you’re followed by the blown-out spectacle of Sun Ra Arkestra’s Tiny Desk Concert. But the opening act kept jumping on the piano and nibbling on the set, literally pulling up the carpet and leaving “presents” on the floor. How could we not have them back? Did I mention they’re hamsters?
“Joni and Nash — first names only, please, like Madonna and Cher — are HMSTR. Certainly not the first band to count rodents among its members, but at least they refuse to release a punk album with no punk to be found. “Snow Day” is HMSTR’s first single, a twee-as-all-get-out holiday pop-punk song by virtue of having “snow” in its title. After what sounds like digital snowflakes, the song unleashes a one-minute snowball fight with the fuzziest Tiny Desk destroyers we’ve ever seen.
“You can download “Snow Day” from HMSTR’s Bandcamp page. Happy holidays!”
Scottie's Playtime 