ThatKellieGirl attends the Black November screening at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on May 8, 2012 in Washington, DC.
Hello Good People!
I hope each of you are having a wonderful day so far. I am still beaming after attending the screening of the film, Black November at the Kennedy Center yesterday evening. It was truly a red carpet affair! 
ThatKellieGirl and Marcus Johnson at the Anacostia River and Jazz Festival
So for the last two weeks, ThatKellieGirl has had some computer issues. 
I’ve had some trouble uploading all the fabulous pictures I want to share with you! I think the issue is temporarily fixed, so look for some posts about events that have occurred in the last week or so.
One of the fabulous events I wanted to share with you was the Anacostia River and Jazz Festival. The weather was a little cool, but attendees’ spirits were warm and festive. It was well-organized with great activities for everyone. The festival really has the potential to become a signature East of the River event.
Hello Good People.
TGIM!
We are going to get the week started off with a nice groove, “Over It” from Dezaray Dawn. This is the first single off of her upcoming LP “The Dawning”.
And Dezaray debuts in her first music video for the single! Look out for the “The Dawning” this summer.
Good Morning! TGIF.
ThatKellieGirl didn’t realize that Cinco de Mayo was a big holiday until I moved to DC. Then I found out it was mainly a marketing ploy by many businesses to make a profit. In DC, folks will find any reason to have a party! However, I felt it was important to find out how this celebration originated.
Hey Everyone.
Check out this week’s MidWeek Mixx with Mar who recently released his FREE EP, “Seeing Her Naked”. Hailing from Amsterdam, Mar showcases his R&B stylings as a singer, songwriter and producer.
Hello Good Folks!
I hope your week is starting off well.
Last Friday, I was so excited to have a segment on 89.3FM, WPFW’s Soul Conversations talking about new music and musical happenings in the DMV. If you catched it, you heard me mention a jazz artist by the name of Cécile McLorin Salvant. I simply love her voice…very rich and full. When you hear her sing, you know she has a story to tell. She performed at the Kennedy Center Jazz Club last Friday. Read the rest of this entry
Let’s get ready for the weekend with”Walkin” from Thundercat from the Golden Age of Apocalyspe. Enjoy!
Hello Good Folks!
ThatKellieGirl is looking forward to this weekend. And I am so excited to start it out on the radio! YUP! That’s right, ThatKellieGirl will be “talking about it” on WPFW’s Soul Conversations. I will be letting you know about new music and musical happenings in the DMV.
And if you aren’t hip to WPFW’s Soul Conversations with Kimberly Washington and DJ YZO, you’ve been missing out! I feel so honored to be in their company. So check us out TONIGHT on 89.3 FM WPFW, 11PM-1AM (EST) on Friday Nights Soul Conversations Radio Show. If you are out of the DMV area, you can stream the show on-line.
And now you can check out the happenings below!
Peace and Blessings, ThatKellieGirl
Hey Good Folks,
Here is another goodie from TheLayabouts featuring Omar, “As long as you believe”. The Layabouts have built a rock solid reputation for quality deep house – house with soul and polish. This song is the second single from their album “The Layabouts - Future Retro”. The album was released at the end of March and features new collaborations with Omar, Tony Momrelle, Portia Monique, Imaani, and Shea Soul.
Enjoy!
Good Morning Everyone,
If you are still making plans for this evening, check out Hidden Beach Recording Artist Jeff Bradshaw tonight! His album “Bone Appetit” was released yesterday, April 24.
Jeff Bradshaw has been on the music scene for a while now. In 1994, he began to meet the who’s-who of what is now the hierarchy of the Philly music community– James Poyser, Andre Harris, Vidal Davis, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ahmir ”Quesluv” Thompson, Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter of the Legendary ROOTS CREW, DJ King Britt and othere. This lead to Jeff working with artists like Eryka Badu, Jill Scott, Floetry, Darius Rucker, Musiq, The Roots, Earth Wind & Fire, and Michael Jackson. Eventually he landed a deall with Hidden Beach Records, but had to change what people thought should be a lead instrument in mainstream music. He did just that with his album “Bone Deep“. So now, in his first year being married to his best friend Jameelia Drinks Bradshaw, he is sharing his next body of work. So,Bone appetite!
