“Black music is such a reflection of what is going on in Black life …”

~ Mos Def

When the rough edges of the world need to be smoothed …

  1. “Montara” – Bobby Hutcherson
  2. “Something Keeps Calling” – Raphael Saadiq f. Rob Bacon
  3. “Steady Love” – India Arie
  4. “They Say It’s Wonderful” – John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman
  5. “Give Me the Night” – Randy Crawford
  6. “The Panties” – Mos Def
  7. “Nothing Even Matters” – Lauryn Hill f. D’Angelo
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    “Montara” – Bobby Hutcherson

    “Something Keeps Calling” – Raphael Saadiq f. Rob Bacon

    “Steady Love” – India Arie

    “They Say It’s Wonderful” – John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

    “Give Me the Night” – Randy Crawford

    “The Panties” – Mos Def

    “Nothing Even Matters” – Lauryn Hill f. D’Angelo

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Article by Karen D. Brame

Karen D. Brame loves learning about the diverse aspects of Black culture.  She is an alumna of University of Dayton; Phillips Academy, Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers; University of Michigan; Columbia University in the City of New York and Cornell University.  Her favorite pastimes include reading, listening to music, viewing films, watching battle rap, completing Quizzles and playing Othello in the park.

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