My mom told me the other day she thinks maybe I have some hidden black gene. I think she is right. Many people have told me similar things. I am not sure if it was because my dad listened to alot of Motown, or because I grew up in Motown, but I love all things SOUL! I love Soul music, especially classic Soul, like Al Green. Oh, how do I love Al!! I saw him perform live this summer, a dream come true, seriously. I love Gospel music, and soul food!! Soul food, oh my goodness, it's so comforting and good. Anyway, this is Black History month, and I really love this month. I started off with on Feb 2nd I went and saw Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. My friend Elizabeth hooked me up with amazing seats and I felt like I was in heaven for 2 hours. The way dancers move and can express so much that is going on within and outside of themselves amazes me. It was fun, beautiful and moving all at the same time. This weekend I will be going to see Abuakwa African Music and Dance Ensemble at the The Detroit Institute of Arts. I think this is a great time to expand my horizons, and because it is Black History month there so many opportunities to do so. And I promised my boss Aline and friend Yao who are both from Africa that I would make one of their favorite African dishes called Chicken Yassa. I have never had it or made it, so this will be interesting, but I am super excited to try.
I love Soul music because it is so full of passion and raw feeling and it makes you move. I wouldn't mind if someone said that about me one day too.
