Parvati Magazine May 2014 - Feeling Alive | Page 23

MUSIC
wrote the song “Happy”.
Yes, I am referring to Pharrell Williams. He and his
new record “GIRL” celebrate feeling alive. “GIRL”
is a musically alive, feel
good record that is well
worth the cash outlay.
Recently, Parvati and I
were watching The Voice
UK cheering for our friend
Leo Ihenacho, who was a
contestant on this year’s
show. The UK version of
this show seems to be
more rooted in heart and
less ego driven than the
US version. The finalists included a 50-year-old folk
singer that sings as beautifully as Eva Cassidy. Her
name is Sally Barker and
yes, I will be purchasing
all her records. Here is a
link to one of her beautiful
performances.
A 19 year old R&B singer
that sings in a musical
style that reminds me of
the greats like Luther Vandross, James Ingram and
Barry White. He actually
sings like all three rolled
into one. His name is Jermaine Jackman and, yes,
I will be buying his album

when it comes out. Here is
a link to one of his great
performances.
Then there was a true
powerhouse belter who
sings with such power,
heart and perfection that
she could easily hold her
own beside the likes of
Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Yes, I know
that is a big statement!
Her name is Christina Marie. Check her out here.
As if that is not enough
feel alive music suggestions for one month, I
need to mention the biggest breakout artist that I
have heard in a long time.
Every now and then (used
to be more then than
now) a funky feel alive
vibe comes along that hits
you right in the tushy and
instantly grooves you into
shaking your tail feather
as if no one is watching.

Meters, or George Clinton. So, be prepared to
be hit with rhythm sticks
and brace yourself for a
really big global hit.
I am talking about Britain’s Paloma Faith and
her track “I Can’t Rely On
You.” Like all great R&B,
the bluesy lyrics tell a story
of heartbreak, but the attitude of Paloma Faith, the
beat and camaraderie of
the back up singers, brass
band section, strings and,
yes cowbells, makes you
shake those bluesy feelings right into outer space.
Bravo Paloma Faith.
Loving her attitude, style,
and 100% conviction to
letting her freak flag fly, I
am an instant fan. Here
is the performance that
makes me feel so very
alive. It is available now
in the UK, with the North
American street date to
be announced. Hope you
enjoy it also.

A chunk of ever so delicious funk is all it takes to
make me feel alive and
I can’t think of this much
funk on a stage since
James Brown, the Funky

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