Tina Turner

interpretation may vary. One of my favorite dances was entitled, “Deflated Queens”. This piece was choreographed by Anthony Alterio, who is referred to in the program as “trash”. He choreographed this dance to a live recording of Proud Mary sang by Tina Turner. Anthony also had help from Karen…

was born on 1986 in New Jersey, United States. The American comedian as well as actress celebrate her birthday on August 29 and is 31 years old. She belongs to an Afro-American family. Nicole was inspired by entertainers like Whoopi Goldberg and Tina Turner after which she decided to pursue a career as a comedian. She honed her comedic skills at the Upright Citizen Brigade. Nicole is of American nationality and black ethnicity. Nicole Byer net worth…

unemployment ensued with the imbalance of sustainable food items and rising prices. According to Katherine Turner and Tina Peterson at St. Thomas University, "The turbulent industrial economy meant inconsistent paychecks and long periods of joblessness, along with high rent and sometimes skyrocketing food prices. Workers met these challenges with a wide array of resources and strategies” (Turner 60). As food sources became limited, communities reacted in different ways, consequently inspiring…

and Rainey is considered Smith’s coach and role model. In 1923, Rainey was signed for a record deal with Paramount and made her first record, Bo-Weevil Blues. Rainey has influenced several artists, for example, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Bessie Smith. Rainey “set the stage in the early 20th century by celebrating their unconventionality, bisexuality, and racial pride; they were also instrumental in opening up the recording industry to African-Americans,” (Publishers…

dismissed from service after injuring himself during a jump and continued his musical career by becoming a session guitarist and working under the name of Jimmy James. By the start of 1966, Jimi had been a part of quite a few acts including: Ike and Tina Turner, Sam Cooke, the Isley Brothers, and Little Richard, and also in many venues all around Greenwich Village. After playing as Little Richard’s back line guitarist, he split ways and formed his own band named Jimmy James and the Blue Flames,…

The Rolling Stones, having outlived almost the greater part of their 1960s counterparts, keep on belting out hits well into middle age. However, the Rolling Stones did not begin with the same as its line-up today. Scarcely, very few, if any groups have ever began that way. The Rolling Stones began as a little high school band named "Young man Blue and the Blue Boys", with Mick Jagger singing and Keith Richards playing guitar. The music they played consisted of many different covers. However the…

HENDRIX 3 Jimi Hendrix: Life and Legacy Though Hendrix’s music career, along with his life was short lived, his legacy of being one of the greatest, if not the greatest guitar players of all time lives on along with his music. Jimi was born in Seattle, Washington on November 27, 1942. His parents were Lucile and Al Hendrix. He was born Johnny Allen Hendrix, but his father changed his name to James Marshall for unknown reasons. (Biography.com, n.d.) Jimi showed an interest in music…

However, when you view photos of Till’s beaten and bloated corps, you are overcome with sadness and rage, questioning how humans can be so callous. These reactions highlight the power of non-textual sources: the ability to create an emotional response. Tina Campt described this emotional response as “affect”, or “something…

According to your agency website you publish a broad number of genres including mystery so I’m pleased to introduce my novel, A Smidgen of Sky. [2] This novel won me a scholarship to attend the Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua. It was also awarded honorable mention in the Smart Writers W.I.N. Competition. [3] A Smidgen of Sky is the story of ten-year-old Piper Lee DeLuna, a spunky, impulsive dreamer, whose fierce devotion to her missing father is threatened by her mother’s…

“It’s funny how people love the dead,once you’re dead you’re made for life.” (Knapp 84) These are the words of the most influential guitarist in music history. Jimi Hendrix was a star in the ‘60s and is now a household name. Because Jimi Hendrix continues to be an icon in the music industry, people should educate themselves about his early life, rise to stardom, fame, and even his tragic death. Jonny Hendrix was born on November 21,1942 at Seattle’s King County Hospital. (Jimihendrix.com)…