An irreverent and opinionated guide to jazz in Kansas City.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Now's the Time: Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae isn't a jazz musician. And she had to leave her native Kansas City, Kansas, to find fame. Even so, she's the biggest star to come from the area in years. I also happen to adore her. Monae will perform at the Independence Events Center on Saturday, May 28.
1 comment:
Ira
said...
She says all the right stuff in the interview at the end of her performance but how could she butcher a beautiful song like that.
The melody does not need the inflection and it goes to show that some people talk a great game.
Representatives of Kansas City, MO, acquired Charlie Parker's Grafton saxophone at a 1995 auction for $144,500.00. I paid $7.95 for this Plastic Sax domain.
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1 comment:
She says all the right stuff in the interview at the end of her performance but how could she butcher a beautiful song like that.
The melody does not need the inflection and it goes to show that some people talk a great game.
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