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It just hit me that Aretha Franklin is gone..

Posted on August 20, 2018 by jamilah

Three days later, it hit me.  I began to cry, particularly in watching her later performances. The peace i initially felt upon hearing of her transcendence has turned into sadness.  Sometimes grief is inexplicable; we grieve when people we love … Continue reading →

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Why i think Sam Smith disrespected Michael Jackson

Posted on August 14, 2018 by jamilah

There are a few more webisodes i should be posting before this one (you know, just to be a bit more organized with the thing), and other posts i’d love to be writing; but i made this video and wanted … Continue reading →

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Rest Well, Rainbow Child: On Prince Rogers Nelson

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jamilah

(So many of our great Master Teachers are leaving this plane in recent years. This year in particular has been hard. I had begun writing this piece pretty soon after Prince’s transition, and as I was in the midst of … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 13)

Posted on May 12, 2014 by jamilah

teacher, i feel it’s of utmost importance i say this right now, particularly in light of the more recent posthumous album being released (the title:  ‘xscape’), and the debates surrounding it.  so for a moment i’m going to step out … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 10)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jamilah

i was just listening to ‘heal the world’, and tears started rolling down my eyes.  these days, generally i am okay emotionally; i have taken steps to care for myself, get enough rest, eat better, drink more water, get plenty … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 9)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jamilah

the thing about ‘blogging’ for me is that something has to present itself where there is an intense need to ‘blog’ about it.  a lot has been on my mind lately, and it’s not always easy to envision it in … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 5)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jamilah

i’m making this quick today… the other day as i was cleaning my room, i began listening to many of your albums…  despite doing this blog and engaging you as my teacher, i don’t always think about the brilliance of … Continue reading →

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michael, peace will come, no matter what: a reflection (no. 4)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jamilah

i have declared 2012 the year i treat myself nicely…  as lumbia is curled up on my lap resting (after trying several times to climb on me as i was running errands) i’m thinking to myself, ‘this is the life’.  … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 105)

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jamilah

i’m sure you know by now.  murray got sentenced to four years. i really don’t know what to say, that i haven’t already said. frankly, i’m tired of re-living 25 june 2009.  or i should say, i’m tired of people … Continue reading →

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michael, may you now be at peace: a reflection (no. 101)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by jamilah

i’m just gonna make this quick and say, this is just too much… no, not even as in, ‘this is too much, i can’t take this’…  what i mean is, this is too much.  i am just shaking my head … Continue reading →

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