Changing Seasons
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The Listening Suite: The Soul Edition
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Listening Suite! This episode explores three genres: (Classic) Soul, Neo Soul and Future Soul. Special thanks to Karen Parker, Doug Ramsay, Ray Garraud and Jua Howard for their continued encouragement and support of the Liner Notes Lounge and the Listening Suite! Here’s the playlist: Soulfinger – The Bar-Kays…
The Listening Suite: 10.7.13 Edition
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Listening Suite! This episode explores downtempo, with haunting melodies, dub step and trip hop influences, and unique vocals. Here’s the playlist: Jekyll – Hiatus Kaiyote Nakamarra – Hiatus Kaiyote Every Time – Natalia Clavier Want Me – Affelaye Pelican Narrows – Caribou Hey Love – Tricky Here’s the…
Earth Wind & Fire Releases 20th Studio Album “Now, Then & Forever”
I grew up listening to Earth Wind & Fire – The Elements. I poured over my sister’s collection time and time again. Those brothers were tight. Excuse me…ARE tight! This latest release, “Now, Then & Forever,” is their 20th studio album, part of a discography that spans 40 years. The opening track Sign On, greets…
This Week's Podcast: Watch Your Language!
This Week With Calandra focuses on the power of words. Listen to “Watch Your Language!” listen to ‘This Week With Calandra: Watch your Language’ on Audioboo
Addicted to Music?
Originally posted on Celebrity Dolls and Guys:
Although not a common question–it exists. Sure, we all know about drug and alcohol addiction but we don’t focus on musical addiction. Seems so harmless. But, did you know it is absolutely possible to become addicted to music. When you dance, when you cry to a song, when…
The Listening Suite: The 60’s Lounge Sound 9.21.13
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Listening Suite! Our second official podcast explores what I have always called “60’s lounge music.” Take a listen and you will see what I mean. As we transition from summer to my favorite time of year, Autumn, grab a blanket, cuddle up and enjoy this week’s Listening Suite.…
This Week With Calandra: The Art of Being Courteous
This is the first of my weekly podcasts, “This Week With Calandra.” Our pilot episode talks about The Art of Being Courteous. Listen and comment: what acts of courtesy do you think are most important? Is being courteous becoming a dying art form? Click HERE to listen to this week’s podcast.
The Long Way Home
Last weekend, I took the children to Toys ‘R Us to redeem gift cards. It was a surprisingly short trip, as we easily found the Power Rangers section. They then quickly spotted the toys they wanted. Easy peasy. We were in and out of the store in less than 20 minutes. We had gone to…
The Listening Suite – First Podcast 9.6.13
Welcome back to The Listening Suite! I am excited to not only bring you the second edition of the Suite, but our first podcast edition of this week’s playlist. Many thanks to Doug Ramsay, a.k.a. MrFresh, of the Sunday Soundtrack Podcast over at vibesnscribes.com, for all his podcasting and technical wisdom and encouragement. And of…
Liner Notes Lounge 