Friday, February 29, 2008

February 29, 2008

Kim Clarke

Beats bass with mad face
Opening for Clash you'd think
she might crack a smile

-- Eric Beaumont

Billy Strayhorn

Hillsborough, N.C.
light, wind down the ravine --
color and sound one

-- Dan Hanrahan


Kahil El Zabaar

lion of rhythms
sky fills with roars of freedom
perfect percussion

-- Kate Ryan Hudson

Billie Holiday

Happy Blues, Sad Blues
Singing her life, her own beat
close your eyes, listen.

-- Beverly Slaughter

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