Independence = Freedom

I’m hear you write and be honest. Life changes happen in faith and that's what I thrive on!

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What a journey this has been…

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“Colorism at Thirteen”

Podcast #33 with Opera Star and Vocal to myself, Destinys Child and more...DAVID BREWER!

I sing opera because of David Brewer. But growing up, I hated going to voice lessons. I never understood why, if I had a natural God-given gift, my parents were excited to take me to a black male opera coach. But @dlbopera changed my life so much, that I knew I could one day pursue a career in it. Of course over time, black women weren’t often encouraged to pursue that genre. And through the journey I’d realized some of the slight hindrances and unexpected blindside-ness of the industry, came from people very close to me. I’m so excited to truly walk in freedom to share this podcast. When you tune in, you will learn that I have not seen nor spoken with Mr. Brewer in almost a decade. So everything in this podcast I, too, am hearing for the 1st time. 

Be inspired to forgive and love through the pain. I now understand why parents protect their children from so much that they have to endure for what they believe. A special shoutout to all parents who are raising aspiring creatives and those who are hands-on with protecting their children's innocence at all costs.

Grab a 🖊 and let’s go in. 

#podcast #podcastlife #blackwomenpodcasts #blackwomen #destinyschild #ashley #tamar #opera #vocalcoach #vocalcoaching #davidbrewer @destinyschild @beyonce @kellyrowland @letoyaluckett #colorism #herstory #womenspeak #myskinisblack

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As a Black, Female Independent Artist there was not many women in the business that approached to help me along this journey. It’s mostly been men. And Morris Hayes is one of the first to encourage and pass along my music to our late, great mentor and friend #Prince. And history was made.

Please listen to Támar Talks #podcast #32 TODAY and enjoy the journey of a consummate composer who has shared the stage with some of your favorite musical icons!

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Independent Artists there is a solution to sustainability!

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Artists, Musicians and Composers: Did you know this?

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Beyond Me - EP by Madison Ryann Ward

Album · 2019 · 4 Songs

Good God why am I just discovering this amazing talent? She’s my vocal shero but of course alongside Brandy, Sarah Vaughn, Lauryn Hill and more...and of course Barbra Streisand.

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When you’re not moved by modern politics because through prayer and discernment we’ve already been warned this is what it would look like.

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It's OK To Be Black (Live) by Jac Ross

Music video - 2020 - 2:45

Goodness. And they say R & B is dead. Chile bye...c’mon Jac Ross. This is absolute fire!

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During these unprecedented times music truly can heal. Enjoy this upbeat, new single from Grammy nominated Artist Ashley Támar featuring Jellybean Johnson on guitar.

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Smash Broadway Musical ‘A Night With Janis Joplin’ Comes To Movie Screens This November. So excited this is happening. 

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Smash Broadway Musical ‘A Night With Janis Joplin’ Comes To Movie Screens This November

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The internet could change next week, and not in a good way

You may have heard about the efforts in Europe to reform copyright law. The debate has been ongoing in the European Parliament for months. If approved next week, these new regulations would require us to automatically filter and block content that you upload without meaningful consideration of your right to free expression. 

We respect the copyrights and trademarks of others, and we take all reports seriously to ensure that your creative expression is protected. We make this clear in our Community Guidelines. There’s already a legal framework that works and is fair: Today we take down posts and media that contain allegedly infringing content when we receive a valid DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown request. We also provide clear-cut ways for people to fight back if they believe their removed content was not a true violation. These instances are monitored and reported and live in our biannual transparency report. 

The suggestion to use automated filters for issues of copyright is short-sighted at best and harmful at worst. Automated filters are unable to determine whether a use should be considered “fair use” under the law and are unable to determine whether a use is authorized by a license agreement. They are unable to distinguish legitimate parody, satire, or even your own personal pictures that could be matched with similar photographs that have been protected by someone else. We don’t believe that technology should replace human judgment. Tumblr is and always has been a place for creative expression, and these new regulations would only make it harder for you to express yourself with the freedom and clarity you do so now. 

If you access Tumblr from Europe and want to act, you can find more information on saveyourinternet.eu. 

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Wow...Change is in the air!

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