Out of the blue, we had the idea to TURN THE SOUND OFF on a video of James Brown demonstrating dance moves. It is a revelation.
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Get Up Offa that Thing!
It’s a new week….Need help getting offa that thing? We found this works great!
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A Mentor’s Wisdom: ‘Jump back and kiss yourself and count the blessings’
(Video link here.) In 1983, James Brown and band were playing the Beverly Theatre in Los Angeles with legendary blues man B.B. King. Halfway through the set, Brown asked “another fantastic people” to join him onstage: 25-year-old Michael Jackson watching the show ignognito in the audience. Brown’s words are as astonishing as Jackson’s 30…
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70’s Soul Inspirations for Moves, Fashion, Hair, Grooves
This great compendium of soul dancing from the 70’s: mellow music with endless, fabulously expressive improvisations…in dance moves…fashion…hair do’s…is a morning groove to carry on through the day.
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merry christmas and a happy new year (james brown)
(Video link here.) The inimitable James Brown perfectly expresses our gratitude and holiday wishes! Thank you for being part of ‘the improvised life’, for reading us, commenting, emailing ideas… And special thanks to our Friends with Benefits; your support has been a tonic (and essential). Related posts: roy arden’s blog: james brown’s dance lessons and…
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