In this episode of VHC as we continue the celebration of Black History Month, we have our first guest for Season Three! We're chatting with hip-hop artist, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, Kimeyo who has been in the hip-hop industry for years and has just launched a new project working alongside his sons who following in his footsteps. Here Kimeyo's story and more great gems!

In this episode of VHC, in the continued celebration of Black History Month, we’re taking a look into another unique musical artform of “Shedding” where musicians jam on in the most creative and innovate ways. Whether if it’s barbershop quartets, Jam Bands and other percussionist/drummers and other musicians. The art of shedding has deep roots in the musical traditions of the African-American church and the old “woodsheds” where musicians would go to practice and sharpen their skills. 

Audio Credits:

Chris Edwards Ministries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb0ubbwp3sQ&t=42s

Berklee Chops, Volume 2 / Berklee College of Music / Best Drummers Shed Session

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4JPm6gbd8A

In this episode, we continue the launch of Season Three and the celebration of Black History Month, with a deep dive into the historic career, music and impactful legacy of opera singing great, Marian Anderson.

Songs featured: "Ave Maria" by Marian Anderson ℗ Originally Recorded 1936. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music

Also featured: Marian Anderson's performance at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939

VHC is back!!! We’re kicking off Season Three with our celebration of Black History Month with a deep dive into the history and legacy of Tap Dancing. Exploring the greats of this fascinating art form from Master Juba to The Nicholas Brothers to Gregory Hines to Savion Glover to now Ayodele Casel and more.

Small Insert from: CBS Morning report from Michele Miller aired August 26, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs6VlGZ7jNc

In this Season Finale of Season Two of VHC, I'm taking the time to reflect on the amazing season we've had. From the live music events to the topics, artists and songs explored. We'll also discuss some challenges that have led to some new opportunities and new discoveries in my creative process.

In this episode before the Season Two Finale, we are taking a deep dive into some folk music history and share some of the early 20th century folk songs and folklore that were gathered and recorded by literary great, documentary filmmaker and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston.

SONG CREDITS:
“Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Blues” by Charlie Poole ℗ 1925 Columbia Phonograph Co.

“Kumbaya” by The Plantation Singers ℗ 2024 Boone Hall Plantation

OTHER CREDITS:
Folk Songs recorded by Zora Neale Hurston

Website link: The Florida Memory website, State Library & Archives

https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/learning-units/zora-neale-hurston/documents/audio/#:~:text=The%20track%2Dlining%20rhythm%2C%20%22,a%20sawmill%20in%20Polk%20County

In this episode, we are taking a journey into the “Gospel Pipeline” to R&B and Soul, exploring the gospel roots of R&B, Soul, Pop and Hip-Hop artists, specifically those who are the epitome of that, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin.

Song Credits:

“Nothing But the Righteous” by The Mighty Clouds of Joy ℗

“Stomp” by Kirk Franklin – God's Property from Kirk

“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe ℗

“Think” by Aretha Franklin – Aretha Now ℗ 1968 Atlantic

“I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” by Aretha

“Say a Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin – The Atlantic

“Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Aretha Franklin – Soul Queen

“Young, Gifted & Black” by Aretha Franklin – Young,

“How I Got Over” by Aretha Franklin – Amazing Grace: The

“Is My Living in Vain” by XSCAPE – Hummin' Comin' At 'Cha ℗

“Understanding” by XSCAPE – Hummin' Comin' At 'Cha ℗ 1993

“It Don’t Have to Change” by John Legend & The Stephens

“Is My Living in Vain” by The Clark Sisters – Is My Living

“I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album ℗ 1992 Arista Records LLC

“You Give Good Love” by Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston ℗ 1985 Arista Records LLC

“All the Man that I Need” by Whitney Houston – I'm Your Baby

“Run to You” by Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard: Original

“Exhale (Shoop, Shoop)” by Whitney Houston – Waiting To

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard:

“When You Believe” by Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey – The

“Joy to the World” by Whitney Houston – The Preacher's Wife

In this episode of VHC, we are taking another musical exploration of the iconic music and songs written by songwriting great, Diane Warren! From Cher to Patti LaBelle to LeeAnn Rimes to Aerosmith to Brandy and so much more, no matter the genre, all had songs written by Warren and we’ll include some little-known facts and gems about some of these songs as well. And we’ll also explore how the legacy of Warren’s songs has had on the music world and pop culture.
Song Credits

“Rhythm of the Night” by DeBarge ℗ A Motown Records Release; ℗ 1985 UMG Recordings, Inc.

“Nothing is Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship ℗ 1987 Jefferson Starship, Inc., under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.

“If I Could Turn Back Time” by Cher ℗ 1989 Geffen Records. Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises.

“If You Asked Me To” by Patti LaBelle ℗ A Geffen Records release; ℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.

“If You Asked Me To” by Celine Dion ℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.

“I Turn to You” by All-4-One ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc.

“I Turn to You" by Christina Aguilera ℗ 1999 BMG Music

“How Do I Live” by LeeAnn Rimes ℗ 1997 Curb Records, Inc.

“Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion ℗ 1996 Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.

“I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith ℗ 1998 Aerodisc Partnership

“Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxton ℗ 1996 Arista Records LLC

“For You I Will” by Monica ℗ 1996 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc.

“Have You Ever” by Brandy ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc.

“Give Me You” by Mary J. Blige ℗ 1999 Geffen Records

In this episode, we are diving into the history of "Beefs" in Hip-Hop music history, from The Roxanne Wars of the mid-1980s to the intense East Coast/West Coast rivalries, particularly the “beef” between Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. of the mid-90s to the present day "beefs" including the most recent between rappers, Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

Song Credits:
“Roxanne, Roxanne” by U.T.F.O. ℗ 1984 Select Records

“Roxanne’s Revenge (Street Version)” by Roxanne Shante ℗ 1984 Pop Art Records

“Roxanne’s Revenge” by Roxanne Shante ℗ 1985 Pop Art Records

“The Real Roxanne” by U.T.F.O. ℗ 1985 Select Records

“Woman to Woman” by Shirley Brown ℗ 1974 Truth Records/Stax Records

“From His Woman to You” by Barbara Mason ℗ 1975 Westside Records

“Bite This” by Roxanne Shante ℗ 1985 Pop Art Records

“Who Shot Ya?” by Notorious B.I.G. ℗ 1994 Atlantic Records/Bad Boy/Arista

“Hit Em Up” by Tupac Shakur (feat. The Outlawz) ℗ 1996 Amaru Entertainment, Inc., under exclusive license to Interscope Records

“Control” by Big Sean (feat. Jay Electronica and Kendrick Lamar) ℗ 2013 GOOD / Def Jam

“Family Matters” by Drake ℗ 2024 OVO, under exclusive license to Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

“6:16 in L.A.” by Kendrick Lamar ℗ 2024 Self-released

“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar ℗ 2024 Interscope Records, Inc.

In this episode as continue to the countdown to the conclusion of Season Two of VHC, it's the last interview/conversation of the season and I got a chance to chat with Rabbi Alon Ferency about his work with coaching artists with their work. We also got a chance to geek out on all things music nerd on various musical topics.