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Unscripted: Conversations w/ Christian John Wikane
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 เม.ย. 2020
Filmmaker Sekou Luke and music journalist Christian John Wikane present exclusive conversations with artists and musicians.
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Unscripted Live: Melba Moore, Kathy Sledge, André De Shields (Lincoln Center)
Highlights from Unscripted Live produced by Sekou Luke and Christian John Wikane at Lincoln Center, David Rubenstein Atrium, on April 6, 2024 for the American Songbook series. Directed by Sekou Luke (Rebel Media). Featuring Melba Moore, Kathy Sledge, and André De Shields.
Photo credits
Melba Moore and Kathy Sledge: Erin Patrice O'Brien
André De Shields: Lia Chang
Photo credits
Melba Moore and Kathy Sledge: Erin Patrice O'Brien
André De Shields: Lia Chang
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Unscripted Live: André De Shields, Lisa Fischer, Rahsaan Patterson, Valerie Simpson (City Winery)
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Highlights from the second Unscripted Live produced by Sekou Luke and Christian John Wikane at City Winery NYC on November 28, 2022. Directed by Sekou Luke (Rebel Media). Featuring André De Shields, Lisa Fischer, Rahsaan Patterson, & Valerie Simpson. See Rahsaan Patterson LIVE at City Winery NYC on August 12: citywinery.com/newyork/Online/article/nyc-rahsaan-patterson-lp
Brenda Russell on Donna Summer
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Read more in Christian John Wikane's interview with Brenda Russell for PopMatters: www.popmatters.com/interview-songwriter-brenda-russell-2023 Filmed by Sekou Luke Studio. Produced by Sekou Luke Studio [Rebel Media] & Christian John Wikane. Sponsored by Adorama Rentals in Association with City Winery NYC. Music: "Dinner With Gershwin" by Donna Summer. Written by Brenda Russell. Produced by Rich...
Brenda Russell on Rufus & Chaka Khan
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Read more in Christian John Wikane's interview with Brenda Russell for PopMatters: www.popmatters.com/interview-songwriter-brenda-russell-2023 Filmed by Sekou Luke Studio. Produced by Sekou Luke Studio [Rebel Media] & Christian John Wikane. Sponsored by Adorama Rentals in Association with City Winery NYC. Music: "Please Pardon Me (You Remind Me of a Friend)" by Rufus & Chaka Khan. Written by Br...
Brenda Russell on Her Solo Debut
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Read more in Christian John Wikane's interview with Brenda Russell for PopMatters: www.popmatters.com/interview-songwriter-brenda-russell-2023 Filmed by Sekou Luke Studio. Produced by Sekou Luke Studio [Rebel Media] & Christian John Wikane. Sponsored by Adorama Rentals in Association with City Winery NYC. Music: "If Only For One Night" by Brenda Russell. Written by Brenda Russell. Produced by A...
Ray Parker, Jr. on Diana Ross
มุมมอง 11Kปีที่แล้ว
Read more in Christian John Wikane's interview with Ray Parker, Jr. for PopMatters: www.popmatters.com/ray-parker-jr-interview-2023 Filmed by Sekou Luke Studio. Produced by Sekou Luke Studio [Rebel Media] & Christian John Wikane. Sponsored by Adorama Rentals in Association with City Winery NYC. Music: "Love Or Loneliness" by Diana Ross. Written and produced by Ray Parker, Jr. (For promotional p...
Ray Parker, Jr. on "The Other Woman" and Crossover Success
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Read more in Christian John Wikane's interview with Ray Parker, Jr. for PopMatters: www.popmatters.com/ray-parker-jr-interview-2023 Filmed by Sekou Luke Studio. Produced by Sekou Luke Studio [Rebel Media] & Christian John Wikane. Sponsored by Adorama Rentals in Association with City Winery NYC. Music: "The Other Woman" by Ray Parker, Jr. Written and produced by Ray Parker, Jr. (For promotional ...
Ray Parker, Jr. on Rufus & Chaka Khan
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Read more in Christian John Wikane's interview with Ray Parker, Jr. for PopMatters: www.popmatters.com/ray-parker-jr-interview-2023 Filmed by Sekou Luke Studio. Produced by Sekou Luke Studio [Rebel Media] & Christian John Wikane. Sponsored by Adorama Rentals in Association with City Winery NYC. Music: "You Got the Love" by Rufus & Chaka Khan. Written by Ray Parker, Jr. and Chaka Khan. Produced ...
Season 2 Extra: Your Greatest Challenge
มุมมอง 245ปีที่แล้ว
Joshie Jo Armstead, Cory Daye, Lisa Fischer, Christian Holder, Van Hunt, Rahsaan Patterson, Janice Pendarvis, and Ray Shell discuss their greatest career challenge in this special Season 2 Extra of Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane. Directed by Sekou Luke. Executive Produced by Sekou Luke & Christian John Wikane
André De Shields Sings "Let's Go Get Stoned" (The Loft at City Winery)
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Accompanied by Valerie Simpson. "Let's Go Get Stoned" written by Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, and Joshie Jo Armstead. Directed by Sekou Luke Studio (Rebel Media) for "Unscripted Live," The Loft at City Winery (November 28, 2022). Produced by Sekou Luke & Christian John Wikane. www.unscriptedcjw.com
Ruth Pointer on "I'm So Excited" (Apollo Theater Soundstage)
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Directed by Sekou Luke for "Unscripted Live" (Apollo Theater Soundstage), May 23, 2022. Produced by Sekou Luke & Christian John Wikane. www.unscriptedcjw.com
Ruth Pointer on Donna Summer (Apollo Theater Soundstage)
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Directed by Sekou Luke for "Unscripted Live" (Apollo Theater Soundstage), May 23, 2022. Produced by Sekou Luke & Christian John Wikane. www.unscriptedcjw.com
Ruth Pointer on "Fairytale" + Grand Ole Opry (Apollo Theater Soundstage)
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Directed by Sekou Luke for "Unscripted Live" (Apollo Theater Soundstage), May 23, 2022. Produced by Sekou Luke & Christian John Wikane. www.unscriptedcjw.com
Ruth Pointer on Vintage Style and "Cloudburst" (Apollo Theater Soundstage)
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Directed by Sekou Luke for "Unscripted Live" (Apollo Theater Soundstage), May 23, 2022. Produced by Sekou Luke & Christian John Wikane. www.unscriptedcjw.com
Ruth Pointer on The Pointer Sisters (Apollo Theater Soundstage)
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Directed by Sekou Luke for "Unscripted Live" (Apollo Theater Soundstage), May 23, 2022. Produced by Sekou Luke & Christian John Wikane. www.unscriptedcjw.com
Unscripted Live: Ruth Pointer, Joshie Jo Armstead, Cory Daye, & Janice Pendarvis / Highlight Reel
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Unscripted Live: Ruth Pointer, Joshie Jo Armstead, Cory Daye, & Janice Pendarvis / Highlight Reel
Christian Holder on Labelle (Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx, Patti LaBelle)
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Christian Holder on Labelle (Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx, Patti LaBelle)
Christian Holder on The Ike & Tina Turner Revue
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Christian Holder on The Ike & Tina Turner Revue
Christian Holder on Dancing with The Joffrey Ballet
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Christian Holder on Dancing with The Joffrey Ballet
Rahsaan Patterson on Sexuality and the Music Industry
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Rahsaan Patterson on Sexuality and the Music Industry
Ray Shell on "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical"
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Ray Shell on "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical"
I bought this album in 1976 aged 18 and it was a masterpiece of an album .. still have the original vinyl and a back up cd. It gives me such happy memories of dancing in London in indie soul clubs. Wonderment music
@1:17, That is so true, everybody thought this was a Stevie Wonder song when it was first released. I recall going to the record store (remember them?) and they were playing "Automatic" when I walked in. I went to the front counter and told the clerk I wanted to purchase this single playing by Stevie Wonder. He told me it was not Stevie Wonder, it's the Pointer Sisters. My jaw dropped and the 2 women behind me said "damn, girl I thought that was Stevie Wonder too!" we all busted out laughing, lol!!!
This and the rest of the Rufusized album is absolutely stellar! They have a great catalog, my favorite being the final album, Stompin’ at the Savoy! But as for their studio albums, Rufusized is gold!
Love this man, the most talented in the industry. There is no other and for those that are unknowing, get his music, you'll be better for it. Love you RP!
I listened listening to the album, I almost wore out the record. Ironically, I got to do three (3) original companies of "Starlight Express" My biggest memories of the show fil my heart with happiness. Thank you Ray Shell, for being a role model. I hope to meet you in person if you go to the 40th anniversary o the German Production.
I miss Doctor Buzzard Savanah Band from 1977. I was 15 years old living in The Bronx New York.
Ray Parker Jr. tells great stories whrn he worked with other singers and musicians. I've been a fan of his since the Raydio years.
MY FAVORITE ARTIST & namesake! Continued Blessings Ms. BRENDA RUSSELL 🙏 ❤👏🏼🙌!!
What an intimate conversation with the extraordinary gift that is Valerie Simpson. She opened up and shared in ways that I have never heard her share before-and I have followed her and Nick from Radio City Music Hall to the Brooklyn College auditorium - if they were in NY, I was there-so many masterpieces-Send It; Love it Away; Gimme Something Real; Is it Still Good to Ya…. their Performance album -and the video UNBELIEVABLE-thank you Christian
I like Cory Daye.
That song takes me back to when was twelve early 80's and standing on the stairs in our home back then was one of those section 8 type homes which was the newer homes, kind of small but two story,...well that song was on the radio and back then I didn't know what she was singing and thought the song was kind of weird but becoming....so now as I'm older in my 50's....I know it and love it!!! It still brings back those memories of those days...I thought the song was song by some weird older lady who sung some gibberish not knowing the song...but today I don't think that way anymore knowing the song and what it means and who's singing it actually....I LOVE IT!!!!
Diana Ross’ best songs were with Ashford & Simpson and Michael Masser.
Bravo!
Great memories of my youth
Still fine as hell 😍
I love this group music and style. The whole album was GREAT!!!
this dude is so 🔥 🔥🔥
Ray is a cool dude
She’s absolutely right
I remember getting the CD about 30+ years ago around the time acid jazz was hitting in UK as I recall a soul singer called Vivienne McKone talking about her. I absolutely loved it... the standout track is "In the Thick Of It"... absolutely classic timeless track... never heard Brenda talk before so it's nice to see her. I always saw her in the same way as Patrice Rushen... women singing highly personal songs with touches of jazz, rock and soul...
Is it too much to say Van Hunt is the best lyricist ever? I think he's so sharp, so witty and clever with his lyrics. He's my favourite lyricist anyway, I can say that much.
When I first heard that song, I honestly thought it was Prince doing the lead singing
❤
Golden voice ♊️❤️🏳️🌈
From the time I first heard Rahsaan Patterson's music... I fell in love with his talent! Never did I care about his sexuality... He is a beautiful person!
Fabulous!
Put the tape out
Brilliant artist and beautuful gentleman. Love and respect from Armenia
Her music is consistently quality. Every album is lovingly crafted. The "Paris Rain" album is my personal favorite. Thank you for your inspiring honesty and musicality. From Maine USA.
Nice story, I love the history lesson behind the Chic sound, and he is a very dapper gentleman!
One of the greatest !💫💥
Is Cory Daye mixed race but white passing?
I do wonder how many of the younger generation are familiar with this classic song??
Stay true
HAHAHHAA Stevie.... I admit I thought it was a dude, but I have actually used this song as an example of a true contralto voice range in my music classes. The students are shocked when they see the singer after I let them listen for a minute. God makes 'em in all ranges and sizes. RIP Ruth, you are beloved.
Piano in The Dark Is still my favorite song. Flawless voice!!!!
I worked at UMG when he was on MCA. I never realized he was the kid from Kids Inc. I didn't know he was gay either. It was never mentioned.
I love ❤️ Ruth Pointer, she is funny, great sense of humour, and a very good singer, love the low voice. The Pointer Sisters I have loved their music from 70’s and still listen to the videos up until now, I listen all the time. I must say, Ruth, you are an amazing lady, who carried on your Pointer Sisters legacy and are still going with your daughter and grand daughter. Koodles to you. Thank you. 🇨🇦👏❤️🎶🥰
Back in kids incorporated we knew what it was about him !!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂 And we was kids we knew😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣!!
Hermosa Brenda Russell, pero todo se lo lleva la muerte,,,,,,,,,,,,,
This is one of the best songs I've heard. I was in high school and it brings back memories.
We love you my guy for sure
The mix of jazz disco latin was a really vibrant mix. I fell in love with "I'll Play The Fool" as soon as I heard it... also loved Donna Summer's "I remember yesterday" which was also coming from the same place.
WOW!
LOVE this post, LOVE this beautiful woman, LOVE this song…thank you so much!
I LOVE ME SOME RAHSAAN PATTERSON! My dream is to see you live one day.
Hello Lisa. Eye...am...not.. was..,Eye..am. Headed to the Oval Office. look close you will SEE and hear me. Eye told you eye would come back greater. (ike is P.Diddy)
Chaka Chaka Chaka !!! She's the best female singer from the 70's....
I've been a huge fan of Rahsaan for many years - I have all his albums - so many amazing tracks - one of the BEST vocalists out there.
One of the songs that marks my high-school days--'wore out that album! Gracias, Cory!