“Only For the Lonely” Released in 1970, Mavis Staples’ “Only For the Lonely,” signaled the coming of a revolution in pop music. Women artists would take center stage. They’d tell stories about their lives reflecting the cultural and political power they were beginning to realize. From Roberta Flack, Carole King, Aretha Franklin and Carly Simon… Continue reading Starting Off the 70s with Mavis Staples
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Five Songs For The End of The Week
Across the country workers are on strike for fair wages and benefits and safe working conditions. In their honor, five songs of protest and solidarity. https://youtu.be/ZW_1hP0SHSQ https://youtu.be/UcDpmzQh3YU https://youtu.be/TaKD1Vdarnw https://youtu.be/vyUruSCMhu8 https://youtu.be/DwbzxemJZIc
Five Songs For The End of The Week
Cheers. We made it through another week. Relax. Celebrate. Whatever you do, be kind to yourself. https://youtu.be/8XBSgV3nGOo https://youtu.be/IOw06le148o https://youtu.be/5b-C67GaiI8 https://youtu.be/FAfMh_uLxvU https://youtu.be/zT4Hoh6pTAQ