U S of A Therapy

In this poem Janis compares US citizens to a dysfunctional family in need of therapy.
The song, EVERYDAY PEOPLE, is submitted (with artist permission) and performed by K’bana Blaq--see show notes (click on the title of this episode) for more detail.

Show Notes

Thank you to K’BANA BLAQ for this podcast-vibe:

 

Multi-talented, award-winning artist, K’bana Blaq, sings —EVERYDAY PEOPLE from his album DEATH TO MINDLESS MUSIC--which is one of his numerous songs carried on amazon.com and https://kbanablaqmusic.bandcamp.com/album/death-to-mindless-music K'Bana Blaq Music Band Camp

K’bana Blaq is a solo artist, songwriter, actor, director, writer, photographer, model and more.  K’bana’s book, “Before Success: The Beginning With No Ending”, was published in 2018.  His most recent release, the critically-acclaimed album, Death to Mindless Music, has been available since Feb 2020.  K’bana’s music is deeply personal and passionate.  He is also vocalist for the funk group, The Fuzz Band.  The j-so Poetry Podcast is honored, and most grateful, for K’bana Blaq’s willingness to share his music, and talent, with this platform. 

The background music to Janis' poem, America The Beautiful, was found on YouTube.
The original song "America the Beautiful" is an American patriotic song--the lyrics were written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1895.

The performance you heard was by:
Santa Monica High School Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble 

Kevin McKeown, Conductor 

The Eli & Edith Broad Stage 

March 26, 2014

Janis emailed Mr. McKeown on June 15, 2020 to request permission to use his band's performance but never received a reply.

 

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