More from Alan Freed
It’s the rhythm that gets to the kids – they’re starved of music they can dance to, after all those years of crooners.
Alan FreedAlan Freed Let’s face it. Rock and Roll is bigger than all of us
Alan FreedAlan Freed Rock ‘n roll is really swing with a modern name. It began on the levees and plantations, took in folk songs, and features blues and rhythm.
Alan FreedAlan Freed
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Mental health doesn’t have to be an uphill battle.
Isabel RocioIsabel Rocio The worst thing is not to share our pain with each other when you can.
Ayaka HaseAyaka Hase I have happened in so many places, to so many people – the essence of me lives on in these nuances, these moments.
Lang LeavLang Leav Respect your body, it’s a home to be thankful for.
SargamSargam My heart holds your name like it’s the only thing it knows.
N.M SanchezN.M Sanchez Listening and empathizing will enable you to look past fake smiles and dive deeper into the pain in their eyes.
Ankur SinghAnkur Singh I heard the universe whisper “take care of her”
Karla GaleanaKarla Galeana Respect me, not because I respect you, but because I deserve your respect.
Najwa ZebianNajwa Zebian
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IIFA is always involved in charity, and that’s why it’s a great thing that I am a part of IIFA and will continue to work along with them.
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar Hey Nana, If Cinderella’s glass slipper fits so perfectly, I wonder why it fell off along the way?
Ai YazawaAi Yazawa I’ve never had formal drama-school training; I’ve just picked things up as I’ve gone along.
Agyness DeynAgyness Deyn Public art existed all along, but ecological art just naturally grew out of my thinking and writings in that area for years.
Agnes DenesAgnes Denes Layer upon layer, Italy’s storied past unfolds in Robert Kaster’s captivating journey along the venerable Queen of Roads.
Adrienne MayorAdrienne Mayor I am one of the founders of Hip-Hop along with my brothers Kool DJ Herc and Grandmaster Flash.
Afrika BambaataaAfrika Bambaataa I’ve known great happiness in my life along with great darkness, and a question that has repeatedly entered my poetry has been, how do we use the direct experience of happiness that may be given us.
Adrienne RichAdrienne Rich When email and the Internet came along, I never publish an email address. I just stuck with this P.O. Box address.
Adrian TomineAdrian Tomine