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My story is written in my book "Unconscious Prisoners" 2019 Link in the description
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Mr Folly is an Italian DJ, condemned to death in the United States. From his prison cell, prisoner number 1309 is allowed one concession - to broadcast the 'music of his life in a worldwide radio program. Jack is a man in his forties, in

his prime. His solitary existence is within the confines of his 2m x 3m cell, on death row, at the maximum-security prison 'Alcatraz', the notorious island penitentiary in San Francisco Bay. Every afternoon between each great track he plays, Jack unleashes his indignation for the world around him. Not the four walls of his cell that preclude him from Society but Society itself. He denounces the socio-political reality that he has known, slapping it in the face for what it is. He sees through the silly pseudo-news that tramples peoples' lives along the way, twisted and falsified to stroke the ego of some narcissistic editorship. Jack is tough, he has traveled the World and witnessed with his own eyes the social degradation. Jack knows what really counts in Life and he knows what only deserves contempt. What we must fight by infusing consciences with consciousness. Put it this way, why would people give credit to the strong, passionate opinions of a megalomaniac, dangerous convict - maybe even a serial killer? Jack is Italian, born to an italian father and a mother from New York. He grew up in the Vomero district of Naples and emigrated to the United States, following the demise of his relationship with his brother and all the dramas between them, Jack always the rebel, had no qualms when he stole his brother's entire treasured record collection as a vendetta. His highest motivation, however, was to escape from the climate of tension and drastic wind of change, sweeping across Italy at that time. In April 2010, Jack was the owner of a snack bar in Central Park, New York and one night, an armed thug tried to rob the day's takings from poor Jack. They start to fight, Jack is defending himself and the cash. A shot is fired, the criminal dies. Jack, in his innocence, turns himself into the Police. His honesty backfires on him and he is charged with murder, sent to Alcatraz and condemned to death. Execution by electric chair. So this is where the radio program starts…… Jack begins broadcasting worldwide, spinning his tunes as a DJ. His music and words come via the radio, in all sincerity and without fiction. Jack does not have much time left and nothing to lose. Jack uses raw and brutal language, he can afford to look reality in the face and lay bare the truth in front of your eyes. Awareness and to have a conscience is enough to improve society. Take a kick in the ass and shoot straight, just roll up your sleeves and figh

Nat King Cole and Sam Cooke were two iconic singers with connections to Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood and Wendell P...
07/08/2025

Nat King Cole and Sam Cooke were two iconic singers with connections to Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood and Wendell Phillips High School. Both transitioned from gospel to popular music, achieving immense fame and facing racism. They also shared a tragic end, dying at relatively young ages. 🥹

In the 1970s, the Apollo Theater in Harlem was a significant cultural landmark, though it faced challenges due to changi...
07/08/2025

In the 1970s, the Apollo Theater in Harlem was a significant cultural landmark, though it faced challenges due to changing entertainment trends and the decline of the surrounding neighborhood. While still hosting legendary performers and attracting crowds, the theater experienced a decrease in show weeks and was briefly converted to a movie theater before being revitalized in the late 1980s.

REMEMBERING Esther Phillips Died: August 7, 1984 (age 48 years), Carson, CA.achieved significant success as an R&B singe...
07/08/2025

REMEMBERING Esther Phillips Died: August 7, 1984 (age 48 years), Carson, CA.
achieved significant success as an R&B singer, particularly in the early 1950s and again in the 1970s. She scored several #1 R&B hits like "Double Crossing Blues" and "Mistrusting Blues" early in her career. Later, she had a major hit with "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" in 1975 and was nominated for a Grammy for "Home Is Where the Hatred Is".
Early Career and "Little Esther" Success:
Esther Phillips, born Esther Mae Jones, began her career as "Little Esther" in the late 1940s, discovered by Johnny Otis.
She quickly gained popularity with hits like "Double Crossing Blues" (a collaboration with The Robins) and "Mistrusting Blues" (a duet with Mel Walker), both reaching #1 on the R&B charts in 1950.
She had a string of other hits during this period, including "Cupid's Boogie", "Misery", "Deceivin' Blues", "Wedding Boogie", and "Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues)", according to the Saturday Night Live Wiki.
Her success in her debut year was notable for a female artist in any genre says the Saturday Night Live Wiki.
Challenges and Later Success:
Phillips faced challenges with he**in addiction, which impacted her career in the 1960s.
She re-emerged in the 1960s with Atlantic Records, and had a hit with "When A Woman Loves A Man".
She had a career resurgence in the 1970s with the Kudu label, recording successful albums like "From a Whisper to a Scream" and "Alone Again Naturally".
In 1973, she received a Grammy nomination for "Best R&B Performance by a Female Vocalist".
Her biggest hit in the 1970s was "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes", reaching the top 10 on the R&B charts and top 20 on the pop charts in 1975.
The album of the same name was also a commercial success.
Despite continued recording and performing, her commercial success declined after 1981.
She passed away in 1984 due to liver and kidney failure.

Returning to the past 🤓The 1973 film "Papillon", directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, is a historical adventure drama base...
07/08/2025

Returning to the past 🤓
The 1973 film "Papillon", directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, is a historical adventure drama based on the 1969 autobiography of Henri Charrière. The film depicts Charrière's arduous and repeated attempts to escape the brutal French penal system in French Guiana

Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette are all highly respected musicians in the jazz world, who ...
06/08/2025

Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette are all highly respected musicians in the jazz world, who famously collaborated as part of Miles Davis's innovative working band in the late 1960s.
This group, along with Chick Corea on electric piano, formed what is often referred to as Miles Davis's "Lost Quintet." This moniker arose because despite extensive touring and incendiary live performances in 1969, they never recorded a studio album together as a quintet. 😎

Ann Rutherford had a successful acting career, there is no information in the search results to suggest that she was a d...
06/08/2025

Ann Rutherford had a successful acting career, there is no information in the search results to suggest that she was a drummer. However, another Ann Rutherford is mentioned as a science teacher in Skokie, Illinois, who met her husband, a drummer, in a band. This indicates that there are multiple individuals named Ann Rutherford, and the one referenced in the search results is primarily known as an actress.
Ann Rutherford (1917–2012)

6 Aug 2004Rick James was found dead at his Los Angeles home. Known as 'The King of Punk-Funk' James scored the 1981 US N...
06/08/2025

6 Aug 2004
Rick James was found dead at his Los Angeles home. Known as 'The King of Punk-Funk' James scored the 1981 US No.3 album ‘Street Songs’ and 1981 US No.16 single ‘Super Freak part 1’. In the late 60s James worked as a songwriter and producer for Motown, working with Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. Addicted to co***ne, he once admitted to spending $7,000 a week on drugs for five years.

Earth, Wind & Fire 1974Album ReleasesTheir fifth studio album, Open Our Eyes, was released on March 25th, reaching numbe...
06/08/2025

Earth, Wind & Fire 1974
Album Releases
Their fifth studio album, Open Our Eyes, was released on March 25th, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and number 15 on the Top Pop Albums chart. The album has been certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA. Singles from the album included "Mighty Mighty," "Kalimba Story," and "Devotion," all of which charted on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart.
In September 1974, Warner Bros. released Another Time, a compilation of songs from the band's first two albums, which reached number 29 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart.
Performances and Band Changes
Earth, Wind & Fire performed at the California Jam festival on April 6, 1974. They also conducted their "Open Our Eyes" tour, with 33 concerts between February 23rd and November 29th. After the release of Open Our Eyes, Fred White, Maurice White's younger brother, joined the band as co-drummer

Remembering George Duke Died: 5 August 2013 (age 67 years),Miles Davis with George Duke & David Sanborn😍Miles Davis perf...
05/08/2025

Remembering George Duke Died: 5 August 2013 (age 67 years),
Miles Davis with George Duke & David Sanborn😍
Miles Davis performed two sets at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 17, 1986, with his band and special guests George Duke (keyboards) and David Sanborn (alto saxophone).
The main band members for the performance included:
Miles Davis (trumpet, synthesizer)
Bob Berg (saxophones)
Robben Ford (guitar)
Robert Irving III (keyboards)
Adam Holzman (keyboards)
Felton Crews (bass)
Vince Wilburn, Jr. (drums)
Steve Thornton (percussion

In December 1992, Grace Jones attended Cab Calloway's 85th birthday celebration and rehearsal for his New Year's Eve per...
05/08/2025

In December 1992, Grace Jones attended Cab Calloway's 85th birthday celebration and rehearsal for his New Year's Eve performance at Club USA in New York City.

REMEMBERING George Duke Died: 5 August 2013 (age 67 years), Los Angeles, California, United States.Born in San Rafael, C...
05/08/2025

REMEMBERING George Duke Died: 5 August 2013 (age 67 years), Los Angeles, California, United States.
Born in San Rafael, California, Duke was exposed to music early on, inspired to pursue music after seeing Duke Ellington perform.
He formally studied piano and composition, and by the age of sixteen was playing in high school jazz groups.
He earned a BA in music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, majoring in trombone and composition with a minor in contrabass.
Early Collaborations: Duke's early career saw him collaborate with artists like Jean-Luc Ponty (forming The George Duke Trio), Frank Zappa, and Cannonball Adderley. He even appeared in Zappa's 1971 film "200 Motels".
Solo Career: Duke released over 30 solo albums, with 1979's A Brazilian Love Affair being one of his most popular. Other notable albums include The Aura Will Prevail (1975) and Dream On (1982).
Producing and Collaborations: Duke also achieved significant success as a record producer for a wide range of artists, including A Taste of Honey, Jeffrey Osborne, Deniece Williams, Anita Baker, Rachelle Ferrell, Gladys Knight, Melissa Manchester, Barry Manilow, The Pointer Sisters, Smokey Robinson, and Take 6. He also produced recordings for Dianne Reeves, earning a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album for her work.
Stanley Clarke/George Duke Project: In the 1980s, Duke partnered with bassist Stanley Clarke to form the Clarke/Duke Project. Their single "Sweet Baby" became a Top 20 pop hit.
Musical Director: Duke served as musical director for numerous artists and events, including the Soul Train Music Awards for nine years.
Style and influence
Duke's music incorporated elements of jazz fusion, R&B, funk, progressive rock, and smooth jazz.
He was known for his innovative use of synthesizers, expanding their expressiveness in jazz and funk settings.
His extensive production work and genre-blending style left a lasting impact on modern music, influencing later artists like Thundercat.
Later career and legacy
Duke remained active until his death in 2013 at age 67 after a battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
His final album, DreamWeaver, was released shortly before his passing and included a tribute to his late wife, Corine.
George Duke's career spanned nearly five decades, leaving an extensive body of work as a performer, arranger, composer, producer, and educator. He was posthumously inducted into the Soul Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

Hugh Masekela was a highly influential and celebrated South African jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, ...
05/08/2025

Hugh Masekela was a highly influential and celebrated South African jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, singer, and activist. He earned the title "father of South African jazz" for his pioneering work in blending traditional South African sounds with American jazz, creating a unique and globally recognized style.
Musical Style: He was renowned for developing a distinctive Afro-jazz sound that incorporated elements of traditional South African music, jazz, pop, and R&B.
International Breakthrough: His 1968 hit single "Grazing in the Grass" reached number one on the US pop charts, selling over 4 million copies and launching him to international stardom.
Anti-Apartheid Activism: Masekela used his music and platform to raise global awareness of the injustices of the apartheid regime in South Africa. Songs like "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him Back Home" became anthems for the anti-apartheid movement.
Collaborations and Influence: He collaborated with a wide array of renowned musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Paul Simon, Miriam Makeba (his ex-wife), Fela Kuti, and Herb Alpert. He also played a key role in Paul Simon's Graceland tour, further exposing African music to a global audience.
Legacy: Masekela's contributions to music and the fight for human rights earned him numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Channel O Music Video Awards in 2005 and the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold, South Africa's highest honor, in 2010.
Hugh Masekela passed away in 2018, leaving behind a profound and lasting legacy on the music world and as a champion of social change.

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