Michael Jackson is the greatest entertainer of all time. He had the biggest hits of all time, that science is settled. But one thing that isn’t discussed much regarding Michael Jackson’s career is he put it all on the line for humanity. He put it all on the line for black people past present and future both lyrically in his music, and through his business moves. Michael Jackson during this era was sabotaged, maligned, and marginalized by America media when this album came out. He paid a social consequence for telling the truth. Michael Jackson put it on the line of us. Check out my full breakdown on this episode of IncenseNashtrays “Michael Jackson. The Militant, the Revolutionary.”

How Funk evolved from the Blues through Rock and Roll and early Metal music, to modern day Hip Hop.

Music has a vibration that corresponds with every scenario, situation, mood, and day of the week.  Friday nights are funk. Sunday nights are nights for smooth mellow sounds.  Tune in and listen to the sounds of a warm summer night.  Mellow Melody Music. 

 Funk music. How it started, and how it evolved. Part 1 covers Funk from 1960-1983.

Roy Ayres is the Godfather of melodic chilled out vibe music.  Tonight we celebrate his musical legacy. We also celebrate some of the sounds he helped influence.  

Black American music comes exclusivley from Black America.  Often times, europeans, and people from the diaspora try to lay  claim to Black Music.  Why its impossible the creation of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Hip Hop, and all of our music and culture is a reflection of the segregated Black American experience.

Tonight we review the music of Philadelphia International Records founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.  Their music was full of life, love, and soul.  Sit back, relax and enjoy. This Series on my Black American Music tree breaks down who, what, when, where, and how black American music has influenced the world.

Dr Randy Short breaks down Black American Music influence over Europe and the Caribbean from the 1860s-1970s.  

Black American Music has changed not only the United States, but the world.  Black American music has influenced and changed the direction of every culture's music that it's touched.    This Series on my Black American Music tree breaks down who, what, when, where, and how black American music has influenced the world.    Get your Black American Music Family Tree T Shirts, Posters, and Canvas prints at   hotepish.com/shop  incensenashtrays.com

Tonight we listen to music with live orchestral arrangements.  Ill also explain how the 4 elements of life Earth, Air, Water, and Fire are also elements in music and why thats important.