Congratulations to our girl Alicia Keys for grabbing 4 nominations at this year'sSoul Train Awards. Alicia is tied with Usher with the most nominations by any artist this year. Check out the categories she's nominated in:
Wiebet.comberichtet, istAliciain den folgenden Kategorien für die diesjährigenSoul Train Awardsnominiert:
Best R&B/Soul Artist Female
Song of the Year
Album of the Year
Record of the Year
Auch KollegeUshergeht mit vier Nominierungen an den Start. DieSoul Train Awards 2010werden am 10. November im Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta verliehen.
Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I'm learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before.
Never have I felt so calm, so purposeful in taking the time to truly observe the world around me, to live in it fully and watch it, discuss it, put time toward it. It feels really incredible - so peaceful, so complete and long overdue.
I'm grown, I'm confident, I'm secure, and so blessed to be these things.
I'm most enamored with anatomy at this point. The miracle of the human body. The ability to create all these small amazing machines of veins, capillaries, digestive systems, eyes, ears and noses. I can spend HOURS looking at one little EAR! Have u ever noticed how complex just an ear is? A tiny maze of art. It may sound silly but it's so true. Or a heartbeat? Everyday we wake up and in some way, take for granted the fact that this beautiful pulsating organ in our body is the reason, and yet now that's all I can think of...
And breath; invisible as it may be, how necessary!
Ain't it true that things we really can't see are of the greatest importance?
I've never seen a more beautiful face in my LIFE! The most perfect eyes and beautiful nose, the sweetest lips and skin so soft and kissable!
Never have I felt such disbelief, such awe, humility, godliness, such strength, power and possibility.
I've never believed in greatness and the never ending Higher Power more than now!
And I can't believe he's mine!
Oooh! I feel a song coming on...
Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I'm learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before.
Never have I felt so calm, so purposeful in taking the time to truly observe the world around me, to live in it fully and watch it, discuss it, put time toward it. It feels really incredible - so peaceful, so complete and long overdue.
I'm grown, I'm confident, I'm secure, and so blessed to be these things.
I'm most enamored with anatomy at this point. The miracle of the human body. The ability to create all these small amazing machines of veins, capillaries, digestive systems, eyes, ears and noses. I can spend HOURS looking at one little EAR! Have u ever noticed how complex just an ear is? A tiny maze of art. It may sound silly but it's so true. Or a heartbeat? Everyday we wake up and in some way, take for granted the fact that this beautiful pulsating organ in our body is the reason, and yet now that's all I can think of...
And breath; invisible as it may be, how necessary!
Ain't it true that things we really can't see are of the greatest importance?
I've never seen a more beautiful face in my LIFE! The most perfect eyes and beautiful nose, the sweetest lips and skin so soft and kissable!
Never have I felt such disbelief, such awe, humility, godliness, such strength, power and possibility.
I've never believed in greatness and the never ending Higher Power more than now!
And I can't believe he's mine!
Oooh! I feel a song coming on...
Every moment is beautiful; delicious even! Every moment I'm learning and living in a way I never have before. Being present in a way I never have before. Existing in moments I never have before.
Never have I felt so calm, so purposeful in taking the time to truly observe the world around me, to live in it fully and watch it, discuss it, put time toward it. It feels really incredible - so peaceful, so complete and long overdue.
I'm grown, I'm confident, I'm secure, and so blessed to be these things.
I'm most enamored with anatomy at this point. The miracle of the human body. The ability to create all these small amazing machines of veins, capillaries, digestive systems, eyes, ears and noses. I can spend HOURS looking at one little EAR! Have u ever noticed how complex just an ear is? A tiny maze of art. It may sound silly but it's so true. Or a heartbeat? Everyday we wake up and in some way, take for granted the fact that this beautiful pulsating organ in our body is the reason, and yet now that's all I can think of...
And breath; invisible as it may be, how necessary!
Ain't it true that things we really can't see are of the greatest importance?
I've never seen a more beautiful face in my LIFE! The most perfect eyes and beautiful nose, the sweetest lips and skin so soft and kissable!
Never have I felt such disbelief, such awe, humility, godliness, such strength, power and possibility.
I've never believed in greatness and the never ending Higher Power more than now!
And I can't believe he's mine!
Oooh! I feel a song coming on...
Il video diAlicia KeysTry Sleeping With A Broken Heartè stato nominato ai4 Music Video Honoursnella categoriaVideo of the Year, mentre la canzone ha ricevuto una nomination per la categoriaBest Love Song.
Avete tempo fino al 14 novembre per andare sulsito ufficialedella manifestazione e votare!
Ihr könntAliciaab sofort eure Stimme geben. Das Video zu"Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart"ist bei den4Music Video Honoursals bestes Video des Jahres nominiert, der Song selbst geht in der Kategorie"Bester Love Song" an den Start. Zum Video-Voting geht’sHIERlang, fürs Song-Voting klicktHIER. Bis zum 14. November 12 Uhr mittags habt ihr Zeit, zu voten.
Die Liste der Nominierten ist lang– 50 Videos wollen zum besten Video 2010 gekürt werden. U.a. sind auchAliciasKollegenAlexandra Burke,Mike Posner,Mark RonsonundKe$hanominiert. In der Kategorie"Bester Love Song" gehen u.a.Leona Lewis,Pixie LottundCheryl Coleins Rennen.
Genero.tv are giving you the chance to create your own official music video to Alicia Key's 'Wait Til you see My Smile'. If you pride yourself in your originality and itch to create, then be sure to apply! The competition ends November 15th 2010 and the first place prize will be a whopping $5,000 (which will be converted to UK Pounds). To enter into the competition, clickhere.
Congratulations to our girl Alicia Keys for grabbing 4 nominations at this year'sSoul Train Awards. Alicia is tied with Usher with the most nominations by any artist this year. Check out the categories she's nominated in:
Felicidades a Alicia Keys por las 4 nominacones recibidas para losSoul Train Awards 2010. Alicia está empatada con Usher por la mayor cantidad de nominaciones. Estas son las categorías en que ha quedado clasificada:
Lo scorso venerdì a New YorkAlicia Keysha dato alla luce Egypt Daoud Dean, primogenito della coppia formata daAliciae dal marito Kasseem"Swizz Beatz"Dean!
Congratulazioni!
Aliciaist gleich in drei Kategorien für einen"People’s Choice Award"nominiert. Und natürlich könnt ihr auch wieder fleißig voten – nach dem KLICK auf die einzelnen Kategorien könnt ihr eure Stimme fürAliciaabgeben.
Favorite Female Artist
Favorite R'n'B Artist
Favorite Web Celeb presented by Wonderwall.com
It’s a boy! That’s right, Alica and rapper husband Swizz “Kasseem Dean” Beatz welcomed their first born “Egypt Dauode Dean” late Thursday evening, October 14th 2010. Alicia was in total utopia and while receiving immense support from her fans, she also took a minute to express her love andgratitude back on Twitter. Clickhereto view her very special tweet!
My Dear Friends and Family,I am so blessed and excited to bring a new life into the world. Like everyone has been telling me it is truly an experience like NO other! I am in awe every day! I wanted to pay tribute to this honor by sharing with you a story that I hope you will read to the children in your life from time to time. It is just a small, humble way of thanking all of you for your continued love and support as I begin this new part of my journey.With love,AliciaNahray and the Golden SparrowOnce upon a time, deep in the eastern forest of the great North Woods, there lived a family who possessed special gifts that allowed them to live as one with their natural surroundings providing them with everything they needed.Cenna, the mother, possessed the gift of growing all the plants and flowers of the forest. Denko, the father, who could not see, possessed the gift of making anything from wood. Thea, the oldest child, possessed the gift of making all sorts of wonderful foods from the herbs and vegetables that grew in the forest and their youngest child, Nahrayy, did not possess any special gifts, but was loved and cared for by the family just the same. Although Nahray knew and felt the love, there were also many moments of sadness. Many times Nahray would walk alone in the forest thinking about and searching for a special gift. One day while returning from the forest, Nahray heard what sounded like a strange, and frightening melody coming from the trees. Looking up high above on a branch, the child noticed a tiny wing flapping. Quickly standing directly underneath the branch watching carefully as it continued to flutter while singing this very sad song. Straining to look even closer to see just how hurt the little creature really was, Nahray noticed small, shiny, golden tips at the end of the tiny bird’s wings. Nahray knew that the young bird would not live if it fell from the tree but was too afraid to climb that high. With raised arms and opened hands forming a small cup Nahray shouted a promise up to the little bird, “Come on little one, jump, I will catch you!” Suddenly, the young bird stopped fluttering it’s wing and then fell helplessly from the branch all the way down into cupped hands. At first Nahray thought that the great fall might’ve killed the tiny creature, but surprisingly and with a sigh of relief, the young bird moved it’s good wing ever so slightly as a sign of life. “You are very lucky I came along when I did,” Nahray told the tiny bird before placing it in a bright red hat then quickly returned home to show everyone the small creature that was safely rescued.“Look,” Nahray announced to the family, “this little bird fell out of a tree right into my hands. Can I keep it?”“This is a very special bird, Nahray, and you must understand that you have asked to do something very important and quite serious, ” advised Mother Cenna, “What’s that?” Nahray asked. “Are you willing to accept the responsibilities of caring for the precious life of a baby sparrow that you have brought from the forest?” mother asked. “Oh yes,” replied Nahray, looking carefully at the Sparrow. “I will do everything I can to save it.”Nahray’s family decided that they would help their youngest nurse the tiny Sparrow back to good health and return it to the forest. “I will build a small house out of wood to keep it warm,” said Denko the father. “I will make a soft, comfortable nest from the flower pedals in our garden for the Sparrow to sleep in,” added Cenna, the mother. “And I will make very special food using seeds from the flowers and berries,” smiled Thea, the Eldest.By the next day, the little sparrow was resting in a small wooden cage with soft pedals from roses and daffodils as its bed, with a thimble of seeds to eat at its side. A few days passed when Nahray noticed that not only was the wing ofthe baby Sparrow not getting better but also it had not eaten any of its food. A few more days passed and the sparrow grew weaker. “I’ve done everything I know how to help the sparrow, Mother,” Nahray sadly exclaimed. “Why is it not getting better?” “Remember Nahray, you have taken a creature of the forest away from its natural place amongst the trees,” the mother reminded. “You have placed it in a cage and fed it strange food. Perhaps you have given it everything but the one thing that it needs,” Nahray’s mother advised. “What shall I do, and where will I find the thingthat will make the sparrow well again?” asked Nahray. “Perhaps the answer lies in the forest where you found it,” mother answered.So the next day, Nahray went into the forest to seek the medicine that might heal the young sparrow.Walking along, Nahray once again heard a familiar sound, only this time it seemed to be stronger and more musical. Looking up into the sky, Nahray noticed several sparrows circling above the trees making flowing golden circles painted by the tips of their wings. Nahray began to listen more carefully to their dream-like musical sounds that seemed to have analmost human voice. The sparrows slowly drifted downward toward Nahray sitting on a branch directly above. Nahray noticing the beautiful gold tips at the end of their feathers asked, “Who are you?” One of the sparrows flew down further and landed on the smallest branch closest to the ground. The sparrow looked, then smiled inviting Nahray to come closer to the tree. Just at the moment Nahray’s hand touched the trunk of the tree, something magical happened. Nahray realized that the voices of the sparrows were now understandable. As Nahray looked up into the tree, the largest sparrow spoke in a soft, musical tone. “We are the sparrows from the Southern Shores. Not long ago we were flying north when we lost one of our youngest. Have you seen it?” sang the sparrow. “Yes, it was very small and it fell from a tree just like this one,” explained Nahray. “I caught it with myhands and I took it home so that I could heal it’s wing, but nothing seems to help and I’m afraid it might not live,” added Nahray. The family of sparrows looked at one another then at Nahray. “It is listening for our voices,” said one of the sparrows. “There is magical healing power inthe song we sing,” another sparrow added. “Can you teach me your song?” Nahray asked. “Yes,” one of the sparrow’s answered, “but you must sing it each morning as the sun rises for the next three days,” insisted the sparrow. With eyes closed Nahray leaned against the tree as the sparrow’s voices created a beautiful melody that seemed to include all the sounds of the forest. When the singing stopped, Nahray returned home and went directly to the baby sparrow’s cage. The tiny bird was hardly breathing, so Nahray stayed up all night watching over it, waiting eagerly for thesun to rise. The next morning, as the first rays of the sun began to light the morning sky, Nahray moved very close to the cage and began to sing the melody learned from the family of golden sparrows. As Nahray continued to sing, the baby sparrow began to show signs of life by moving its tiny wings. Cenna entered Nahray’s room and heard the wonderful music. “Where did you learn such beautiful music?” the mother asked. “From the magic sparrows in the forest, Mother. This baby sparrow belongs to them,” Nahray explained. The Mother smiled then invited Nahray to join the family for breakfast. While sitting at the table, Nahray informed the rest of the family of the task that would save the young sparrow. “It is a blessing to know the voices of the Golden Sparrows,” stated Denko, “but you have promised to come with me into the forest tomorrow so that I may gather the special wood I need and I must have you to mark the way,” the father reminded Nahray.“But father,” cried Nahray, “that may take too long. If I am not back by sunrise, the baby sparrow may not live. I must sing the song I learned from his family for one more sunrise to make him well again. Besides, I made a promise,” Nahray informed his father. “You also made a promise to me before you found the baby sparrow and I expect you to keep it,” insisted Denko . After breakfast, Nahray sat at the table sad and worried. “What should I do Mother?” Nahray asked. “I promised the Magic Sparrows that I would sing when the sun rises to save their baby, but if I go with Father, I may not be back in time to sing on the sunrise of the third day,” Nahray pleaded. “This is part of the responsibility I told you about the day you brought home the baby sparrow,” exclaimed Cenna. “Youmust realize that by reaching out to help others in distress, even with the purest of heart, you must be sure that you can really help or you could wind up doing greater harm by not being prepared to follow through,” she added.The next morning at sunrise, before heading into the forest with hisfather, Nahray sang the same melody and the tiny sparrow showed even more signs of life and began to eat a small amount of its food. As Nahray and Denko walked along, holding hands and marking the way with small strips of brightly colored cloth, Nahray could not help worrying about the baby sparrowand the shame of breaking a promise to his family. When Nahray and Denko stopped to rest and eat, Nahray’s thoughts turned to that of running back to the house and leaving the father in the woods alone, but realized that doing such a bad thing would only make things much worse. At the place in the forest where the special wood could be found, Nahray watched as Denko carefully touched the different shapes of wood selecting only the most special pieces he felt he would need. “We will camp here for the night Nahray, then leave at sunrise,” said Denko.That night as Denko slept, Nahray thought again of leaving Denko alone in the forest, knowing that it would be easy to find the way back before sunrise using the cloth marker trail that was made. Just as the light of the campfire had died down to just a slight glow, Nahray slowly and carefully slipped from underneath the blanket. Standing by a tree and looking in the direction of the house, Nahray took the first steps. The sound from the snap of a large twig underfoot woke Father. “Nahray, is that you?” the father asked. “Yes father, I was just going to place some more wood on the fire,” mumbled Nahray. “Come back to your blanket, it is cold, “ the father ordered. Nahray reluctantly returned to the blanket and ever so quietly cried until sleep came. At sunrise the next morning, while packing up the pieces of wood, Denko noticed Nahray was leaning against a tree, looking in the direction of their house, then watched his child climb on top of a large stone. “What are you doing now Nahray?” ask the father. “I’m ashamed that I did not keep my promise and afraid that the baby sparrow will die.” Nahray sadly replied. “Then you should sing just the same. It will make you feel better that at least you tried,” Denko assured. As the sun became slightly brighter Nahray began to sing with all of his heart, the melody learned from the sparrows.Then Nahray and Denko packed the rest of their belongings and returned home through the forest. As Nahray and Denko neared the house, a familiar sound camefrom above. Looking up at the sky and seeing only the sun that, by now, had risen high above the trees, Nahray at first imagined that the sounds were simply musical echoes made from the guilt and shame of not keeping the promise to the Golden Sparrow family. But as the sight of their house began totake shape, Nahray could see that Mother was carrying something in her hand that seemed to sway from side to side. Nahray’s heart began to race with joy and excitement as the sight of the birdcage became ever more clear. Nahray rushed to meet Cenna eagerly wanting to hold the small wooden house where a tiny musical sound from the baby Sparrow could be heard. The melody filled Nahray with a kind of happiness never known before. “Look father,” Nahray shouted, “my little sparrow lives and sings as well!” laughed Nahray. “Then perhaps it is time to return it to the place where you found it,” smiled Denko. So Nahray took the cage and raced into the forest to the place where the baby sparrow was first spotted. As Nahray approached the tree, what seemed to be a chorus of voices coming from not only the tree, but from everywhere in the forest, filled the air. There sitting onthe branch were the Golden Sparrows who seemed to smile as Nahray opened the small cage releasing their youngest and now healthy member of the family. “I have to tell you,” Nahray stated with head bowed. “I did not keep my promise. I only sang to your baby sparrow two of the mornings.” “That is true,” stated the largest of the sparrows. “But on the third morning as the sun began to rise in the sky, we heard your voice as you sang with all your heart from deep in the forest,” stated the sparrow. “How is that possible?” asked Nahray. “When someone sings from their heart, their song is always heard,” the sparrow assured Nahray. Nahray smiled while watching the baby sparrow cuddle close to one of the other members of its family. “Perhaps when our youngest is a bit stronger, we will return one day to visit and teach you a new song,” smiled the largest sparrow. “It will be our way of thanking you for respecting the forest and all of the lives within it,” the sparrow added. The baby sparrow looked down at Nahray and smiled while singing a few soft musical notes. “Goodbye little sparrow,” said Nahray waving goodbye and watching the family of Golden Sparrows as they flew up into the clouds.The next day Nahray returned to the forest and the tree where the baby sparrow was first seen. Nahray sat under the tree and soon several creatures from the forest gathered around him, listening as the story of the Golden Sparrows, told as only the youngest child with a special gift could..with a song.
My Dear Friends and Family,
I am so blessed and excited to bring a new life into the world. Like everyone has been telling me it is truly an experience like NO other! I am in awe every day! I wanted to pay tribute to this honor by sharing with you a story that I hope you will read to the children in your life from time to time. It is just a small, humble way of thanking all of you for your continued love and support as I begin this new part of my journey.
With love,
Alicia
Nahray and the Golden Sparrow
Once upon a time, deep in the eastern forest of the great North Woods, there lived a family who possessed special gifts that allowed them to live as one with their natural surroundings providing them with everything they needed.
Cenna, the mother, possessed the gift of growing all the plants and flowers of the forest. Denko, the father, who could not see, possessed the gift of making anything from wood. Thea, the oldest child, possessed the gift of making all sorts of wonderful foods from the herbs and vegetables that grew in the forest and their youngest child, Nahrayy, did not possess any special gifts, but was loved and cared for by the family just the same. Although Nahray knew and felt the love, there were also many moments of sadness. Many times Nahray would walk alone in the forest thinking about and searching for a special gift.
One day while returning from the forest, Nahray heard what sounded like a strange, and frightening melody coming from the trees. Looking up high above on a branch, the child noticed a tiny wing flapping. Quickly standing directly underneath the branch watching carefully as it continued to flutter while singing this very sad song. Straining to look even closer to see just how hurt the little creature really was, Nahray noticed small, shiny, golden tips at the end of the tiny bird’s wings. Nahray knew that the young bird would not live if it fell from the tree but was too afraid to climb that high. With raised arms and opened hands forming a small cup Nahray shouted a promise up to the little bird, “Come on little one, jump, I will catch you!” Suddenly, the young birdstopped fluttering it’s wing and then fell helplessly from the branch all the way down into cupped hands.
At first Nahray thought that the great fall might’ve killed the tiny creature, but surprisingly and with a sigh of relief, the young bird moved it’s good wing ever so slightly as a sign of life. “You are very lucky I came along when I did,” Nahray told the tiny bird before placing it in a bright red hat then quickly returned home to show everyone the small creature that was safely rescued.
“Look,” Nahray announced to the family, “this little bird fell out of a tree right into my hands. Can I keep it?”
“This is a very special bird, Nahray, and you must understand that you have asked to do something very important and quite serious, ” advised Mother Cenna, “What’s that?” Nahray asked. “Are you willing to accept the responsibilities of caring for the precious life of a baby sparrow thatyou have brought from the forest?” mother asked. “Oh yes,” replied Nahray, looking carefully at the Sparrow. “I will do everything I can to save it.”
Nahray’s family decided that they would help their youngest nurse the tiny Sparrow back to good health and return it to the forest. “I will build a small house out of wood to keep it warm,” said Denko the father. “I will make a soft, comfortable nest from the flower pedals in our garden for the Sparrow to sleep in,” added Cenna, the mother. “And I will make very special food using seeds from the flowers and berries,” smiled Thea, the Eldest.
By the next day, the little sparrow was resting in a small wooden cage with soft pedals from roses and daffodils as its bed, with a thimble of seeds to eat at its side. A few days passed when Nahray noticed that not only was the wing of the baby Sparrow not getting better but also it had not eaten any of its food. A few more days passed and the sparrow grew weaker.“I’ve done everything I know how to help the sparrow, Mother,” Nahray sadly exclaimed. “Why is it not getting better?” “Remember Nahray, you have taken a creature of the forest away from its natural place amongst the trees,” the mother reminded. “You have placed it in a cage and fedit strange food. Perhaps you have given it everything but the one thing that it needs,” Nahray’s mother advised. “What shall I do, and where will I find the thing that will make the sparrow well again?” asked Nahray. “Perhaps the answer lies in the forest where you found it,” mother answered.
So the next day, Nahray went into the forest to seek the medicine that might heal the young sparrow.
Walking along, Nahray once again heard a familiar sound, only this time it seemed to be stronger and more musical. Looking up into the sky, Nahray noticed several sparrows circling above the trees making flowing golden circles painted by the tips of their wings. Nahray began to listen more carefully to their dream-like musical sounds that seemed to have an almost human voice. The sparrows slowly drifted downward toward Nahray sitting on a branch directly above. Nahray noticing the beautiful gold tips at the end of their feathers asked,“Who are you?” One of the sparrows flew down further and landed on the smallest branch closest to the ground. The sparrow looked, then smiled inviting Nahray to come closer to the tree. Just at the moment Nahray’s hand touched the trunk of the tree, something magical happened. Nahray realizedthat the voices of the sparrows were now understandable. As Nahray looked up into the tree, the largest sparrow spoke in a soft, musical tone. “We are the sparrows from the Southern Shores. Not long ago we were flying north when we lost one of our youngest. Have you seen it?” sang the sparrow. “Yes, it was very small and it fell from a tree just like this one,” explained Nahray. “I caught it with my hands and I took it home so that I could heal it’s wing, but nothing seems to help and I’m afraid it might not live,” added Nahray. The family of sparrows looked at one another then at Nahray. “It is listening for our voices,” said one of the sparrows. “There is magical healing power in the song we sing,” another sparrow added. “Can you teach me your song?” Nahray asked. “Yes,” one of the sparrow’s answered, “but you must sing it each morning as the sun risesfor the next three days,” insisted the sparrow. With eyes closed Nahray leaned against the tree as the sparrow’s voices created a beautiful melody that seemed to include all the sounds of the forest. When the singing stopped, Nahray returned home and went directly to the baby sparrow’s cage.The tiny bird was hardly breathing, so Nahray stayed up all night watching over it, waiting eagerly for the sun to rise. The next morning, as the first rays of the sun began to light the morning sky, Nahray moved very close to the cage and began to sing the melody learned from the family of golden sparrows. As Nahray continued to sing, the baby sparrow began to show signs of life by moving its tiny wings. Cenna entered Nahray’s room and heard the wonderful music. “Where did you learn such beautiful music?” the mother asked. “From the magic sparrows in the forest, Mother. This baby sparrow belongs to them,” Nahray explained. The Mother smiled then invited Nahray to join the family for breakfast. While sitting at the table, Nahray informed the rest of the family of the task that would save the young sparrow. “It is a blessing to know the voices of the Golden Sparrows,” statedDenko, “but you have promised to come with me into the forest tomorrow so that I may gather the special wood I need and I must have you to mark the way,” the father reminded Nahray.
“But father,” cried Nahray, “that may take too long. If I am not back by sunrise, the baby sparrow may not live. I must sing the song I learned from his family for one more sunrise to make him well again. Besides, I made a promise,” Nahray informed his father. “You also made a promise to me before you found the baby sparrow and I expect you to keep it,” insisted Denko .
After breakfast, Nahray sat at the table sad and worried.“What should I do Mother?” Nahray asked. “I promised the Magic Sparrows that I would sing when the sun rises to save their baby, but if I go with Father, I may not be back in time to sing on the sunrise of the third day,” Nahray pleaded. “This is part of the responsibility I told you aboutthe day you brought home the baby sparrow,” exclaimed Cenna. “You must realize that by reaching out to help others in distress, even with the purest of heart, you must be sure that you can really help or you could wind up doing greater harm by not being prepared to follow through,” she added.
The next morning at sunrise, before heading into the forest with his father, Nahray sang the same melody and the tiny sparrow showed even more signs of life and began to eat a small amount of its food. As Nahray and Denko walked along, holding hands and marking the way with small strips of brightly colored cloth, Nahray could not help worrying about the baby sparrow and the shame of breaking a promise to his family. When Nahray and Denko stopped to rest and eat, Nahray’s thoughts turned to that of running back to the house and leaving the father in the woods alone, but realized that doing such a bad thing would only make things much worse. At the place in the forest where the special wood could be found, Nahray watched as Denko carefully touched the different shapes of wood selecting only the most special pieces he felt he would need. “We will camp here for the night Nahray, then leave at sunrise,” said Denko.That night as Denko slept, Nahray thought again of leaving Denko alone in the forest, knowing that it would be easy to find the way back beforesunrise using the cloth marker trail that was made. Just as the light of the campfire had died down to just a slight glow, Nahray slowly and carefully slipped from underneath the blanket. Standing by a tree and looking in the direction of the house, Nahray took the first steps. The sound from the snap of a large twig underfoot woke Father. “Nahray, is that you?” the father asked. “Yes father, I was just going to place some more wood on the fire,” mumbled Nahray. “Come back to your blanket, it is cold, “ the father ordered. Nahray reluctantly returned to the blanket and ever so quietly cried until sleep came. At sunrise the next morning, while packing up the pieces of wood, Denko noticed Nahray was leaning against a tree, looking in the direction of their house, then watched his child climb on top of a large stone. “What are you doing now Nahray?” ask the father. “I’mashamed that I did not keep my promise and afraid that the baby sparrow will die.” Nahray sadly replied. “Then you should sing just the same. It will make you feel better that at least you tried,” Denko assured. As the sun became slightly brighter Nahray began to sing with all of his heart, the melody learned from the sparrows.Then Nahray and Denko packed the rest of their belongings and returned home through the forest. As Nahray and Denko neared the house, a familiar sound came from above. Looking up at the sky and seeing only the sun that, by now, had risen high above the trees, Nahray at first imagined that the sounds were simply musical echoes made from the guilt and shame of not keeping the promise to the Golden Sparrow family. But as the sight of their house began to take shape, Nahray could see that Mother was carrying something in her hand that seemed to sway from side toside. Nahray’s heart began to race with joy and excitement as the sight of the birdcage became ever more clear. Nahray rushed to meet Cenna eagerly wanting to hold the small wooden house where a tiny musical sound from the baby Sparrow could be heard. The melody filled Nahray with a kind of happiness never known before. “Look father,” Nahray shouted, “my little sparrow lives and sings as well!” laughed Nahray. “Then perhaps it is time to return it to the place where you found it,” smiled Denko.
So Nahray took the cage and raced into the forest to the place where the baby sparrow was first spotted. As Nahray approached the tree, what seemed to be a chorus of voices coming from not only the tree, but from everywhere in the forest, filled the air. There sitting on the branch were the Golden Sparrows who seemed to smile as Nahray opened the small cage releasing their youngest and now healthy member of the family.“I have to tell you,” Nahray stated with head bowed. “I did not keep my promise. I only sang to your baby sparrow two of the mornings.” “That is true,” stated the largest of the sparrows. “But on the third morning as the sun began to rise in the sky, we heard your voice as you sang with all your heart from deep in the forest,” stated the sparrow. “How is that possible?” asked Nahray. “When someone sings from their heart, their song is always heard,” the sparrow assured Nahray. Nahray smiled while watching the baby sparrow cuddle close to one of the other members of itsfamily. “Perhaps when our youngest is a bit stronger, we will return one day to visit and teach you a new song,” smiled the largest sparrow. “It will be our way of thanking you for respecting the forest and all of the lives within it,” the sparrow added. The baby sparrow looked down at Nahray and smiled while singing a few soft musical notes. “Goodbye little sparrow,” said Nahray waving goodbye and watching the family of Golden Sparrows as they flew up into the clouds.
The next day Nahray returned to the forest and the tree where the baby sparrow was first seen. Nahray sat under the tree and soon several creatures from the forest gathered around him, listening as the story of the Golden Sparrows, told as only the youngest child with a special gift could..with a song.
Congratulations to Alicia Keys for snagging two 2010 American Music Award nominations. Alicia has been nominated forFavorite Female Artist - Soul/Rhythm&Blues Musicas well asFavorite Album - Soul/Rhythm&Blues Musicfor her latest release,The Element of Freedom.
But there is no guarantee that Alicia will take home the gold. We need all of Alicia's fans to visit the2010 AMA Official siteto vote for our R&B Songstress.Vote today!
ขอแสดงความยินดีกับ Alicia Keys ที่ได้รับการเสนอชื่อเข้าชิง 2 รางวัล American Music Award ประจำปี 2010 ในสาขาFavorite Female Artist - Soul/Rhythm& Blues MusicและFavorite Album - Soul/Rhythm& Blues Musicจากอัลบั้มล่าสุดThe Element of Freedom
แต่ก็ไม่ใช่ว่า Alicia จะชนะ 2 รางวัลนี้ เราต้องการแรงโหวตจากทุกคน โดยคุณสามารถไปที่เวปอย่างเป็นทางการของ 2010 AMAและโหวตให้สาว R&Bของเราคลิกที่นี่เพื่อโหวต!
Congratulations to Alicia Keys for snagging two 2010 American Music Award nominations. Alicia has been nominated forFavorite Female Artist - Soul/Rhythm&Blues Musicas well asFavorite Album - Soul/Rhythm&Blues Musicfor her latest release,The Element of Freedom.
But there is no guarantee that Alicia will take home the gold. We need all of Alicia's fans to visit the2010 AMA Official siteto vote for our R&B Songstress.Vote today!
DasGlee-Team hat in einer Vorschau für die neue, aktuelle Staffel eine coole Version vonAlicias"Empire State of Mind"performt. Die Performance wird in voller Länge in einer der Folgen der neuen Staffel zu sehen sein.
“When someone sings from their heart, their song is always heard"
My Dear Friends and Family,
I am so blessed and excited to bring a new life into the world. Like everyone has been telling me it is truly an experience like NO other! I am in awe every day! I wanted to pay tribute to this honor by sharing with you a story that I hope you will read to the children in your life from time to time. It is just a small, humble way of thanking all of you for your continued love and support as I begin this new part of my journey.
With love,
Alicia
Nahray and the Golden Sparrow
Once upon a time, deep in the eastern forest of the great North Woods, there lived a family who possessed special gifts that allowed them to live as one with their natural surroundings providing them with everything they needed.
Cenna, the mother, possessed the gift of growing all the plants and flowers of the forest. Denko, the father, who could not see, possessed the gift of making anything from wood. Thea, the oldest child, possessed the gift of making all sorts of wonderful foods from the herbs and vegetables that grew in the forest and their youngest child, Nahrayy, did not possess any special gifts, but was loved and cared for by the family just the same. Although Nahray knew and felt the love, there were also many moments of sadness. Many times Nahray would walk alone in the forest thinking about and searching for a special gift.
One day while returning from the forest, Nahray heard what sounded like a strange, and frightening melody coming from the trees. Looking up high above on a branch, the child noticed a tiny wing flapping. Quickly standing directly underneath the branch watching carefully as it continued to flutter while singing this very sad song. Straining to look even closer to see just how hurt the little creature really was, Nahray noticed small, shiny, golden tips at the end of the tiny bird’s wings. Nahray knew that the young bird would not live if it fell from the tree but was too afraid to climb that high. With raised arms and opened hands forming a small cup Nahray shouted a promise up to the little bird, “Come on little one, jump, I will catch you!” Suddenly, the young bird stopped fluttering it’s wing and then fell helplessly from the branch all the way down into cupped hands.
At first Nahray thought that the great fall might’ve killed the tiny creature, but surprisingly and with a sigh of relief, the young bird moved it’s good wing ever so slightly as a sign of life. “You are very lucky I came along when I did,” Nahray told the tiny bird before placing it in a bright red hat then quickly returned home to show everyone the small creature that was safely rescued.
“Look,” Nahray announced to the family, “this little bird fell out of a tree right into my hands. Can I keep it?”
“This is a very special bird, Nahray, and you must understand that you have asked to do something very important and quite serious, ” advised Mother Cenna, “What’s that?” Nahray asked. “Are you willing to accept the responsibilities of caring for the precious life of a baby sparrow thatyou have brought from the forest?” mother asked. “Oh yes,” replied Nahray, looking carefully at the Sparrow. “I will do everything I can to save it.”
Nahray’s family decided that they would help their youngest nurse the tiny Sparrow back to good health and return it to the forest. “I will build a small house out of wood to keep it warm,” said Denko the father. “I will make a soft, comfortable nest from the flower pedals in our garden for the Sparrow to sleep in,” added Cenna, the mother. “And I will make very special food using seeds from the flowers and berries,” smiled Thea, the Eldest.
By the next day, the little sparrow was resting in a small wooden cage with soft pedals from roses and daffodils as its bed, with a thimble of seeds to eat at its side. A few days passed when Nahray noticed that not only was the wing of the baby Sparrow not getting better but also it had not eaten any of its food. A few more days passed and the sparrow grew weaker.“I’ve done everything I know how to help the sparrow, Mother,” Nahray sadly exclaimed. “Why is it not getting better?” “Remember Nahray, you have taken a creature of the forest away from its natural place amongst the trees,” the mother reminded. “You have placed it in a cage and fedit strange food. Perhaps you have given it everything but the one thing that it needs,” Nahray’s mother advised. “What shall I do, and where will I find the thing that will make the sparrow well again?” asked Nahray. “Perhaps the answer lies in the forest where you found it,” mother answered.
So the next day, Nahray went into the forest to seek the medicine that might heal the young sparrow.
Walking along, Nahray once again heard a familiar sound, only this time it seemed to be stronger and more musical. Looking up into the sky, Nahray noticed several sparrows circling above the trees making flowing golden circles painted by the tips of their wings. Nahray began to listen more carefully to their dream-like musical sounds that seemed to have an almost human voice. The sparrows slowly drifted downward toward Nahray sitting on a branch directly above. Nahray noticing the beautiful gold tips at the end of their feathers asked,“Who are you?” One of the sparrows flew down further and landed on the smallest branch closest to the ground. The sparrow looked, then smiled inviting Nahray to come closer to the tree. Just at the moment Nahray’s hand touched the trunk of the tree, something magical happened. Nahray realized that the voices of the sparrows were now understandable. As Nahray looked up into the tree, the largest sparrow spoke in a soft, musical tone. “We are the sparrows from the Southern Shores. Not long ago we were flying north when we lost one of our youngest. Have you seen it?” sang the sparrow. “Yes, it was very small and it fell from a tree just like this one,” explained Nahray. “I caught it with my hands and I took it home so that I could heal it’s wing, but nothing seems to help and I’m afraid it might not live,” added Nahray. The family of sparrows looked at one anotherthen at Nahray. “It is listening for our voices,” said one of the sparrows. “There is magical healing power in the song we sing,” another sparrow added. “Can you teach me your song?” Nahray asked. “Yes,” one of the sparrow’s answered, “but you must sing it each morning as the sunrises for the next three days,” insisted the sparrow. With eyes closed Nahray leaned against the tree as the sparrow’s voices created a beautiful melody that seemed to include all the sounds of the forest. When the singing stopped, Nahray returned home and went directly to the baby sparrow’s cage. The tiny bird was hardly breathing, so Nahray stayed up all night watching over it, waiting eagerly for the sun to rise. The next morning, as the first rays of the sun began to light the morning sky, Nahray moved very close to the cage and began to sing the melody learned from the family ofgolden sparrows. As Nahray continued to sing, the baby sparrow began to show signs of life by moving its tiny wings. Cenna entered Nahray’s room and heard the wonderful music. “Where did you learn such beautiful music?” the mother asked. “From the magic sparrows in the forest, Mother. Thisbaby sparrow belongs to them,” Nahray explained. The Mother smiled then invited Nahray to join the family for breakfast. While sitting at the table, Nahray informed the rest of the family of the task that would save the young sparrow. “It is a blessing to know the voices of the Golden Sparrows,” stated Denko, “but you have promised to come with me into the forest tomorrow so that I may gather the special wood I need and I must have you to mark the way,” the father reminded Nahray.
“But father,” cried Nahray, “that may take too long. If I am not back by sunrise, the baby sparrow may not live. I must sing the song I learned from his family for one more sunrise to make him well again. Besides, I made a promise,” Nahray informed his father. “You also made a promise tome before you found the baby sparrow and I expect you to keep it,” insisted Denko .
After breakfast, Nahray sat at the table sad and worried.“What should I do Mother?” Nahray asked. “I promised the Magic Sparrows that I would sing when the sun rises to save their baby, but if I go with Father, I may not be back in time to sing on the sunrise of the third day,” Nahray pleaded. “This is part of the responsibility I told you aboutthe day you brought home the baby sparrow,” exclaimed Cenna. “You must realize that by reaching out to help others in distress, even with the purest of heart, you must be sure that you can really help or you could wind up doing greater harm by not being prepared to follow through,” she added.
The next morning at sunrise, before heading into the forest with his father, Nahray sang the same melody and the tiny sparrow showed even more signs of life and began to eat a small amount of its food. As Nahray and Denko walked along, holding hands and marking the way with small strips of brightly colored cloth, Nahray could not help worrying about the baby sparrow and the shame of breaking a promise to his family. When Nahray and Denko stopped to rest and eat, Nahray’s thoughts turned to that of running back to the house and leaving the father in the woods alone, but realized that doing such a bad thing would only make things much worse. At the place in the forest where the special wood could be found, Nahray watched as Denko carefully touched the differentshapes of wood selecting only the most special pieces he felt he would need. “We will camp here for the night Nahray, then leave at sunrise,” said Denko.That night as Denko slept, Nahray thought again of leaving Denko alone in the forest, knowing that it would be easy to find the way back before sunrise using the cloth marker trail that was made. Just as the light of the campfire had died down to just a slight glow, Nahray slowly and carefully slipped from underneath the blanket. Standing by a tree and looking in the direction of the house, Nahray took the first steps. The sound from thesnap of a large twig underfoot woke Father. “Nahray, is that you?” the father asked. “Yes father, I was just going to place some more wood on the fire,” mumbled Nahray. “Come back to your blanket, it is cold, “ the father ordered. Nahray reluctantly returned to the blanket and ever soquietly cried until sleep came. At sunrise the next morning, while packing up the pieces of wood, Denko noticed Nahray was leaning against a tree, looking in the direction of their house, then watched his child climb on top of a large stone. “What are you doing now Nahray?” ask the father. “I’m ashamed that I did not keep my promise and afraid that the baby sparrow will die.” Nahray sadly replied. “Then you should sing just the same. It will make you feel better that at least you tried,” Denko assured. As the sun became slightly brighter Nahray began to sing with all of his heart, the melody learned from the sparrows.Then Nahray and Denko packed the rest of their belongings and returned home through the forest. As Nahray and Denko neared the house, a familiar sound came from above. Looking up at the sky and seeing only the sun that, by now, had risen high above the trees,Nahray at first imagined that the sounds were simply musical echoes made from the guilt and shame of not keeping the promise to the Golden Sparrow family. But as the sight of their house began to take shape, Nahray could see that Mother was carrying something in her hand that seemed to sway from side to side. Nahray’s heart began to race with joy and excitement as the sight of the birdcage became ever more clear. Nahray rushed to meet Cenna eagerly wanting to hold the small wooden house where a tiny musical sound from the baby Sparrow could be heard. The melody filled Nahray with a kind of happiness never known before. “Look father,” Nahray shouted, “my little sparrow lives and sings as well!” laughed Nahray. “Then perhaps it is time to return it to the place where you found it,” smiled Denko.
So Nahray took the cage and raced into the forest to the place where the baby sparrow was first spotted. As Nahray approached the tree, what seemed to be a chorus of voices coming from not only the tree, but from everywhere in the forest, filled the air. There sitting on the branch were the Golden Sparrows who seemed to smile as Nahray opened the small cage releasing their youngest and now healthy member of the family.“I have to tell you,” Nahray stated with head bowed. “I did not keep my promise. I only sang to your baby sparrow two of the mornings.” “That is true,” stated the largest of the sparrows. “But on the third morning as the sun began to rise in the sky, we heard your voice as you sang with all your heart from deep in the forest,” stated the sparrow. “How is that possible?” asked Nahray. “When someone sings from their heart, their song is always heard,” the sparrow assured Nahray. Nahray smiled while watching the baby sparrow cuddle close to one of the other members of itsfamily. “Perhaps when our youngest is a bit stronger, we will return one day to visit and teach you a new song,” smiled the largest sparrow. “It will be our way of thanking you for respecting the forest and all of the lives within it,” the sparrow added. The baby sparrow looked down at Nahray and smiled while singing a few soft musical notes. “Goodbye little sparrow,” said Nahray waving goodbye and watching the family of Golden Sparrows as they flew up into the clouds.
The next day Nahray returned to the forest and the tree where the baby sparrow was first seen. Nahray sat under the tree and soon several creatures from the forest gathered around him, listening as the story of the Golden Sparrows, told as only the youngest child with a special gift could..with a song.
Stars wieUsherundKatie Holmesunterstützen die Kampagne"Buy Life"vonAliciasHilfsorganisation"Keep A Child Alive", indem sie T-Shirts mit dem Aufdruck"Buy Life" und einem aufgedruckten Strichcode vorführen. „Fans können eine App auf ihr Handy laden und den Strichcode"scannen", um an die Organisation zu spenden“, schreibtprosieben.deüber die Kampagne."Ich bin zuversichtlich, dass mit dem Start unserer Buy Life-Kampagne weniger Menschen unnötig wegen mangelnder richtiger Behandlung werden sterben müssen“, istAliciaüberzeugt, wieprosieben.deschreibt.
Alle Infos und die Bilder der Stars findet ihr unterbuylife.org.
Für ihre Ode an New York City,"Empire State Of Mind", gab es am vergangenen Wochenende denBET Hip-Hop-Awardfür die beste Zusammenarbeit.AliciasMann,Swizz Beatz, wurde als Produzent des Jahres ausgezeichnet, schreibtprosieben.de. Erfolgreiches Wochenende!
It's possible that I was floating at this year's KCA Black Ball. No, maybe a better description is that I was literally LEVITATING!Many of you know that the Black Ball we do every year to Benefit my organization, Keep a Child Alive, is our annual fund-raiser to continue to provide medicine to children and families who have AIDS and wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. We also are able to continue all the surrounding care that goes with that, like building clinics in places that have never had one, scaling up organizations that already exist but need support, building orphanages and safe places for the many children who have lost their parents to the disease and providing food and care, because what good is medicine without nourishment? These are some of the things that the Black Ball helps to achieve. So, as I was saying, many of you know about the Black Ball but maybe what you don't know is just how much it gives me the chills to be a part of something so officially meaningful!Also, as an artist it is a TREMENDOUS thrill to be able to bring onto the stage people who would normally NEVER touch the same stage on the same night and create a once in a life time experience that you have never seen before. And it's pretty much guaranteed that you will never see again.Some of the past people that I've been blessed to bring on stage have been Lenny Kravitz, Usher, Roy Ayers, Sheryl Crow, Gwen Stephanie, Bono, Kathleen Battle, David Bowie, John Mayer and so many more.But honestly, to bring out Janelle Monae, Jay-Z and SADE this time!!!!!!!!! Wow! SADE??????? This was one of the most exciting moments of my life!There are certain people who you just KNOW their spirit; they have an effect on you and impact you so much so that you can just feel their pureness - even if you've only see them occasionally on TV, through Youtube searches or gazing at their album cover for extended periods of time, as if you'll find something you've never seen before. Anyway, I think you know what I mean. This is how I feel about Sade!At every Black Ball I've done a duet with an artist that is either totally unexpected or just something I love so much from the artist's catalogue that to do it with them is just incredible for me!So when I was trying to think of the ONE song that would be perfect for Sade and me to sing, it was VERY difficult!! I mean! There are SO many favorites!! No Ordinary Love??? Cherish the Day?? Pearls??? The choices were endless.Nonetheless, I chose the song below. One of my all time favorites in the UNIVERSE!!! And I felt as if I wouldn't be able to keep my feet on the ground or that someone had better pinch me cause this was unreal!!This was a moment in my life I will NEVER forget!! So even if you couldn't be there at this year's Black Ball.....now in a little way, you were there....Thank you for your love and your support! The work that Keep A Child Alive does is truly unique, meaningful and direct!!Ok Alicia, breathe! ;-)Enjoy this sneak peak of one of the many incredible moments of the night!
Les danseurs de la série Glee ont fait une incroyable version d'"Empire State of Mind"dans le cadre de la promo de la nouvelle saison. Et vous, vous en pensez quoi ?
Enjoy!
"J'aiété transportée par le"KCA Black Ball"de cette année. Non, en fait je crois que l'on peut que j'ai littéralement lévité!
Beaucoup d'entre vous savent que le"Black Ball"que nous organisons chaque année pour venir en aide à mon organisation, Keep A Child Alive, est une de nos ressources essentielles pour fournir des médicaments aux enfants et aux familles atteints du virus HIV et qui n'ont pas les moyens de subvenir à leurs soins.
Nous développons aussi des infrastructures pour encadrer nos actions, comme construire des cliniques dans des villes qui n'en possèdent pas, soutenir les organisations qui en ont besoin, construire des orphelinats et développer un environnement sain pour tous les nombreux enfants qui ont perdu leurs parents dans la maladie. Nous leur fournissons de la nourriture et des soins car des médicaments sans une alimentation correcte ne serviraient à rien.
Voilà le genre de choses que le"Black Ball"aideà réaliser.
Donc, comme je le disais, beaucoup d'entre vous connaissent le"Black Ball"mais peut-être ne savez-vous pas à quel point je suis satisfaite d'entreprendre ces actions aussi significatives.
En tant qu'artiste aussi, c'est une grandeémotion que de réunir sur une même scène d'autres artistes qui ne se croisent pas d'habitude, pour créer une soirée unique.
Par le passé, j'ai été honorée de convier Lenny Kravitz, Usher, Roy Ayers, Sheryl Crow, Gwen Stephanie, Bono, Kathleen Battle, David Bowie, John Mayer et bien d'autres.
Mais pourêtre honnête, partager cette soirée avec Janelle Monàe, Jay-Z et SADE!!!!!!!!! Wow! SADE???????...
Ce fut un des plus beaux moments de ma toute ma vie!
Il y a certaines personnes dont vous sentez la pureté, même si vous ne les avez vues qu'une seule fois, à la télé, sur You Tube, ou sur une pochette de l'un de leurs albums, comme si vous veniez de découvrir quelque chose que vous ne connaissiez pas auparavant.
Bref, je suis sûre que vous voyez de quoi je parle. Et c'est exactement ce que j'ai ressenti avec Sade!
A chaqueédition du"Black Ball", j'ai partagé un duo avec un artiste totalement inattendu ou interprété un morceau de son répertoire que j'aimais particulièrement. Et ce fut chaque fois un moment incroyable pour moi!
Alors quand j'ai pensé à quelle serait LA chanson qui conviendrait pour notre duo avec Sade, cela a été très difficile!! Je veux dire qu'il y en a tellement que j'adore!! No Ordinary Love??? Cherish the Day?? Pearls??? Difficile de trancher.
Néanmoins, j'ai choisi la chanson ci-dessous. L'une de mes chansons préférées dans tout l'UNIVERS!!! Et j'ai senti que mes jambes pourraient me lâcher ou que quelqu'un allait me pincer parce que c'était si irréel !!
C'est un moment de ma vie que je n'oublierais JAMAIS!! Alors même si vous n'avez pas pu être là pour l'édition du"Black ball"de cette année... maintenant d'une certaine façon, vous étiez quand même présents.
Merci pour votre amour et votre soutien!
L'action de"Keep A Child Alive"est réellement importante, unique et sincère.
Respire Alicia, respire...
Et pour conclure regardez un extrait d'un des moments les plus incroyables de la soirée!
It's possible that I was floating at this year's KCA Black Ball. No, maybe a better description is that I was literally LEVITATING!
Many of you know that the Black Ball we do every year to Benefit my organization, Keep a Child Alive, is our annual fund-raiser to continue to provide medicine to children and families who have AIDS and wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. We also are able to continue all the surrounding care that goes with that, like building clinics in places that have never had one, scaling up organizations that already exist but need support, building orphanages and safe places for the many children who have lost their parents to the disease and providing food and care, because what good is medicine without nourishment?
These are some of the things that the Black Ball helps to achieve.
So, as I was saying, many of you know about the Black Ball but maybe what you don't know is just how much it gives me the chills to be a part of something so officially meaningful!
Also, as an artist it is a TREMENDOUS thrill to be able to bring onto the stage people who would normally NEVER touch the same stage on the same night and create a once in a life time experience that you have never seen before. And it's pretty much guaranteed that you will never see again.
Some of the past people that I've been blessed to bring on stage have been Lenny Kravitz, Usher, Roy Ayers, Sheryl Crow, Gwen Stephanie, Bono, Kathleen Battle, David Bowie, John Mayer and so many more.
But honestly, to bring out Janelle Monae, Jay-Z and SADE this time!!!!!!!!! Wow! SADE??????? This was one of the most exciting moments of my life!
There are certain people who you just KNOW their spirit; they have an effect on you and impact you so much so that you can just feel their pureness - even if you've only see them occasionally on TV, through Youtube searches or gazing at their album cover for extended periods of time, as if you'll find something you've never seen before. Anyway, I think you know what I mean. This is how I feel about Sade!
At every Black Ball I've done a duet with an artist that is either totally unexpected or just something I love so much from the artist's catalogue that to do it with them is just incredible for me!
So when I was trying to think of the ONE song that would be perfect for Sade and me to sing, it was VERY difficult!! I mean! There are SO many favorites!! No Ordinary Love??? Cherish the Day?? Pearls??? The choices were endless.
Nonetheless, I chose the song below. One of my all time favorites in the UNIVERSE!!! And I felt as if I wouldn't be able to keep my feet on the ground or that someone had better pinch me cause this was unreal!!
This was a moment in my life I will NEVER forget!! So even if you couldn't be there at this year's Black Ball.....now in a little way, you were there....
Thank you for your love and your support! The work that Keep A Child Alive does is truly unique, meaningful and direct!!
Ok Alicia, breathe! ;-)
Enjoy this sneak peak of one of the many incredible moments of the night!
Alicia attended the Keep a Child Alive's Black Ball in New York last night. Not only did Alicia attend to support the great cause, but she also performed, despite being heavily pregnant!
You can check out some great shot's of Alicia at the Black Ball event on Entertainment Run Downhere, Broadway Worldhereand on That Grape Juicehere.
