“Great things start in little rooms” André 3000

I am on the side of supporting the jazz flute era. Outkast earned that spot in the Hall Of Fame and Andre 3000 proved that he can do anything musically that he wants to do.

I actually really like New Blue Sun. But 1) I like jazz and 2) though I didn’t agree with his assessment that he was too old to rap, going from rap legend to flute is just so unique, how could I not give it an earnest shot

lots of snark about Andre 3000's jazz flute era but it's like Herbie Hancock's robot voice lectures: when you've given this much to music you get to do what you want. that's just the rules

see y'all at Adams Morgan Porchfest! new music, new roster...

see yall tomorrow at Porchfest!

"Aretha covered his song and now it's hers" is an acceptable obituary in my opinion.

I wish I knew who said it, but someone said it must have been tough to be a musician in the 60s. You never knew when Aretha was gonna cover your song, and now it's hers; nothing you can do about it.

hard to top Aretha Franklin's cover of "Respect"

we're prepping for Adams Morgan Porchfest next weekend (and maybe learning about bats...). see y'all there

we're prepping for Adams Morgan Porchfest next weekend (and maybe learning about bats...). see y'all there

My band Ekko Astral is releasing our first song in a year — “horseglue” — this Wednesday on @topshelfrecords.com. It is a deeply personal call for moral courage aimed directly at the beltway media elite. Share this widely & brace yrselves, this is the hardest song we’ve ever dropped. 📰 🩸

see y'all at Adams Morgan Porchfest! new music, new roster...

Getting involved locally can be fun! This week's options: ☕ A latte art contest/fundraiser 🚨 A book event on "copaganda" 🎨 Make movement art at an open mic 👻 A spooky party supporting abortion access ✋ Get your questions ready for D.C.'s attorney general

if Paz posted on here she would know the 21st century Golden Rule: you do not, under any circumstances, mess with Brazil

the reviews are in and they are historically informed

unbelievable. way too young. we've lost a giant

Once again: this is also happening in DC. Still. It feels like we’ve been forgotten, maybe because there aren’t huge confrontations to run photos of. But our neighbors are still being taken every day. Routine traffic stops are now done by 12+ feds alongside local police. Please talk about us too.

which DC vocalists / singer songwriters are looking to collab?? 👀

Reading local news 🤝 Plugging into local organizing 51st.news/dc-civic-eng...

"This generation has been taught that the American Dream needs to look a certain way... What the CLT offers is still wealth-building, but incrementally." The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability for longtime D.C. residents. Republished from @nextcity.org:

Never seen her stand still before 💅🏾

The avenue in DC that always has heavy traffic

So, while I have your attention, because I can’t just be all unfounded optimism and doomscrolling, may I direct your focus to @femiandfoundation.bsky.social whom I found via this here website and have been enjoying most of this morning. cc: @kylemeredith.lpm.org

countless generations of talent and culture

It's been a joy to play for everyone on this tour! America is in some truly dark times, but seeing everyone come together gives me hope. Punk has always been an undercurrent, but remember: undercurrents have power, & we're building it back up 🎸💚

the reviews are in and they are historically informed

@femiandfoundation.bsky.social real album. sounds great. "If you only you knew what I'd do for your touch..." nice. femiandthefoundation.bandcamp.com/album/wrong-...

one of the best to ever do it

#OtD 19 Sep 1952 musician, producer and former Black Panther, Nile Rodgers, was born in NYC. He said: "being a Panther was making breakfast, fixing people’s houses, washing the streets. That's what we really did" stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1249...

we officially endorse the Less Guns More Guitars platform

today's the day! Wrong Side of the Sun is out on all platforms - Spotify, Apple Music, etc. but leading here with the Bandcamp link by popular demand femiandthefoundation.bandcamp.com/album/wrong-...

I finally gave this album by Spurs fan (and much more) @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social & his band a listen…and it’s gooood. Lots of funky stuff and a bit of tasteful face-melting guitar work. Highly recommended.

Next week is going to be a big one from Trump's takeover of D.C.: 🚔 The 30-days of his commandeering of MPD is up. That means Congress needs to extend it, or control comes back to D.C. 📄 The GOP is teeing up bills that could take a huge bite out of D.C.'s home rule. 51st.news/dc-takeover-...

People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC

This week's takeover update from @maustermuhle.bsky.social: ⭕ MPD: Back to local control? ⭕ Federal agents: Still around ⭕ National Guard: Still around, but for how long? ⭕ Congress: Taking a big whack at D.C.'s laws ⭕ Need weekend plans? There's a big protest 51st.news/dc-takeover-...

Sign of the times: Came across a D.C. home bearing an upside-down city flag, indicating distress, and the sailing flag associated with man overboard.

DC communities are joyful, powerful— and we're under attack. "But, what can I do?" Glad you asked! Check this out or check out tons of opportunities on the full calendar here ⬇️

people will find a way

If you're trying to learn to play jazz music and you're not subbed to Patrick Bartley's patreon you're missing out. really rare to find a top-level musician this open and talking about what the music means and how to get good

I told you all we take care of our own. #FreeDC

they tried to bury us. they didn't know we were yeast

man the The Cool really doesn’t get the recognition it deserves (/neither does Lupe for that matter). prod, lyricism, storytelling, concept, singles, cohesiveness, & it all holds up 18 years later — actual generational masterpiece.

Hearing go-go at a protest makes my heart explode with hope that we’re gonna get thru this fucking shit.

We're back with another newsletter, trying to make sense of what's going on in D.C. This week, tackle all of your questions about the National Guard deployment. 51st.news/archive/au/

wondering if the social fabric is irreparably damaged and society is crumbling beyond saving and the arts are a complete waste of my life or if it's just cloudy for the second day in a row

Some children need protection, other children get policing. And we’re never supposed to notice.

Do you need a helping hand? Here’s where to find all kinds of help in D.C., from legal aid to housing assistance. 51st.news/a-guide-to-g...

"if people see the gathering of the juggalos going on, it is a sign we intend the union shall go on." -lincoln, perhaps

On the one hand, it’s an affront that these people are here at all. On the other, it brings me some small degree of pleasure that they get jeered and harassed everywhere they go. Nobody in DC wants them here, and they know it.