Verbal Gymnastics

June 15th, 2012
Legends of Hip Hop

Legends of Hip Hop

Doug E. Fresh by SIF

Musician-turned actor Ice-T gives a behind music view of the rap game in the new documentary “The Art of Rap.” He spoke in a recent interview about the changes in Hip Hop and the evolution of MCs.

Below listen to the unique flow of Big Daddy Kane. Kane came to Syracuse a few years ago and is included in the film.

Long Live the Kane by SIF

Work on Purpose

June 15th, 2012
“Lasting commitment is making the decision before the solution is found, knowing that the principle is right.”
John C. Maxwell

 Ed Mitchell, Jr., activist and co-founder of Team A.N.G.E.L., speaks with SIF after receiving a community award on Thursday at Art Rage Gallery

Triple Crowne

June 14th, 2012
Bill Horrace Trio plays Wednesday evenings at the Crowne Plaza

The Bill Horrace Trio jams at the Crowne Plaza

The Bill Horrace Trio, the hardest working band based along Syracuse University’s Connective Corridor, began a new gig this summer, playing the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday evenings.

Wise Women Wear No Blues

June 13th, 2012
Women of Eternal Hope Worship Church, celebrating 19 years

Kefi (continued)

June 13th, 2012

Kefi (continued)

June 13th, 2012

Avant-gardism

June 8th, 2012

The Maars Session

The Maars Session

Kefi

June 8th, 2012
Traditional Dancing: Greek Festival

Traditional Dancing: Greek Festival

Food Vendors: Greek Cultural Festival

Food Vendors: Greek Cultural Festival

Traditional Dance: Fancy Footwork

Fancy Footwork

Cuse Bound and Down

June 8th, 2012
Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band

Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band

I caught the Chris Taylor & CTB show at the Taste of Syracuse last weekend. This was my first time seeing the band and had no idea that Leonard Stephens played with them back in the day.
Kenny Dollinger mingles with fans during the Chris Taylor Custom Band show at the Taste of Syracuse.

Kenny Dollinger mingles with fans during the Chris Taylor Custom Band show at the Taste of Syracuse.

Guest Amy Groth Doan plays the fiddle

Guest Amy Groth Doan plays the fiddle

Brett Nelson

Brett Nelson

A young couple makes a love connection on stage

A young couple makes a love connection on stage

About Books (part 2)

June 5th, 2012