Singers offer the Human Truth
"In every era as well as in every area, great artists are born who speak to and for the people.
Poets, sculptors and singers, offer the human truth to the world. Nina Simone and her song, spoke of the loneliness of trust betrayed, the bitterness of heartbreak, the anguish of racial prejudice and the beauty of the melody when the human heart speaks lovingly of love.
We would be brutes without the great artists who help us to civilize ourselves."
~Maya Angelou
Looking Up On My Grandma
It’s funny sometimes when I hear people talk about how amazing my grandmother was, and how much of an impact she and her music has had to people all over the world. At twelve years old, mostly what I remember about her is how awesome she was and how much she made me laugh.
Sometimes when I am alone in my room, I can still smell her perfume. If I get scared or lonely sometimes I can feel her hugging me. My mom and Dad always tell me how much we have in common.
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