• Dreaming in Crescendos

    I would have loved to have been a music conductor. I can picture myself standing on the podium, baton in hand, swaying with every note as if the music were flowing through my entire body. There’s something magical about guiding dozens of musicians and watching individual instruments come together to create one breathtaking sound. I…


  • Music, Music, Music

    Three years ago, I went to a concert solo—and I had an absolute blast! I went to see Duran Duran, one of my favorite 80s bands of all time. And of course, the night was made even better by the fact that one of my many “don’t-know-they’re-my-men” crushes was there: the band’s lead guitarist, John…


  • Music is the Answer

    I’ve always been of the belief that music is food for the soul. Music nurtures your spirit, soothes your mind when you are feeling low, makes your heart sing with joy, and shake your ass with glee. But just like processed foods are not good for your body, trash music is not good for your…


  • Madonna – My Boo

    I’ve loved the musical artist and cultural icon Madonna from the moment she burst upon the scene. It was in 1983 and her song “Holiday” was being played on radio stations everywhere. On January 14, she made her national debut on American Bandstand, a staple in households across the country and she was so cool…


  • A Hip-Hop Mystery: Whatever Happened to Choice the First Raunchy Female Rapper?

    Way back in ancient times, an unknown female rapper burst upon the rap scene like a fiery comet and disappeared just as quickly. Her name is Choice and she released two albums in 1990 and 1992 but since then, nothing has been heard from her. Which is a shame because she was dope as hell.…