Tag Archives: Ballad

For Harry Belafonte (RIP: 3/1/27 – 4/25/23)

For Harry Belafonte (RIP: 3/1/27 – 4/25/23)by Michael DoyleUsing song as a tool for transformationHis soundtrack helped to change the nationNow Belafonte has died at the age of ninety-sixHis life having affirmed the need of too much to fixSo many, … Continue reading

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Sonic Gems – Nat King Cole – Love Is the Thing

Nat King Cole was born into this world on March 17, 1919 as Nathaniel Adams Coles.  He came to prominence first as a jazz pianist and then as a soft toned baritone who performed in big band and jazz genres … Continue reading

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