The Perfect Way to End It

Every Sunday I would wake up to Whitney Houston’s voice echoing through the hallways of my house. My family liked Whitney, but I loved her. I was captivated by her music and found many similarities between her family and mine. You see, Whitney was born the same year and month as my mom, and Whitney’s…

Take the Stage

There are so many songs that have impacted me over the years. It is hard to think of just one. They are all meaningful in their own ways. If I had to narrow it down, I would say, Celine Dion. When I think of Celine Dion there is not a particular song that comes to…

It’s the Ringing Bells for Me

My sister had the Mariah Carey Christmas album. I would play the whole album, but I really liked “All I Want for Christmas”. That song was on repeat. Literally just on #3. I listened to it from about 1999 to 2005 every night. I kid you not. When I say every night – I mean…

Half and Half

This was years and years ago. Back when we were playing music on cassette! I don’t even know how I got this cassette but it was a cassette of Morgan State Choir under the directorship of Dr. Carter. The choir was simply phenomenal. The musical arrangements were so intricate and creative. On this tape of…