Monday, August 14, 2006

Yummy to my tummy (lyrically that is)


Now don't you all go rushing out there at the same time but... don't say I din't give you the hook up either !!!

Born Goapele Mohlabane in Oakland, CA, this singer grew up in a socially conscious and politically active family. Her mother married South African political exile Douglas Mohlabane while studying in Nairobi, Kenya. At an early age, Goapele attended the Berkeley Arts Magnet School where she led a pre-teen peer support group. She also became involved in various groups and organizations that combated racism and sexism. It would be these extroverted activities that assisted her singing career as she would also sing at community functions. In high school, Goapele sang in the Oakland Youth Choir and became part of a semi-professional music group called Vocal Motion. Upon high school graduation, she attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where she studied music theory

3 Comments:

Blogger akiey5 said...

Love me some Goapele and most of her equally talented friends esp those in the Bay area.
I have her remix of one Common's most popular songs, lemme know if you'd like a copy.

3:22 PM  
Blogger Stephen A. Bess said...

She was at the Artfest in Baltimore a few weeks ago. The rain was pouring so I didn't really get a chance to enjoy her.

12:39 PM  
Blogger Stephen A. Bess said...

What's happening Stunuh? I know that you have a poem for us. I hope that all is well. Peace~

11:52 AM  

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