Airing your dirty laundry; behind closed doors; biting your tongue; left in the dark; covering your tracks; keeping it under the hat; under wraps; on the DL (down-low); mum is the word; off the record. These are English idioms off the top of my head with a little bit of help via Google; basically verbalizing [...]
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Advice, African and History.Archive for the 'History' Category
The first time I saw Tilahun live, I couldn’t help the tears that fell down my cheeks. He was so humble when people would come and talk to him. He was on a wheel chair but yet he would try to raise himself up to show respect. There are a few song by Tilahun I [...]
Published by April 20th, 2009 in Current Issues, History, Music and Noteworthy.They said record crowds, a moment in history and so on. So I went after a friend urged me. Although I was not looking to standing in the cold for hours, as I have done it a few times. I have seen Obama a few times, at critical moments including the night before the election [...]
Published by January 21st, 2009 in Current Issues, History and Noteworthy.Miriam Makeba, known to fans worldwide as “Mama Africa,” was an international symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle and South African musical legend. She died early Monday in southern Italy after performing at a concert against organized crime. Miriam to me was one of a kind. She loved her country and loved our continent. During her [...]
Published by November 14th, 2008 in African, History and Noteworthy.