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Blue Bolero (Solotude) – Abdullah Ibrahim Blue Bolero Abdullah Ibrahim Photo: Nomo / michael hoefner ( www.zwo5.de ), CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Artist: Abdullah Ibrahim Songwriter(s): Abdullah Ibrahim Genre: Solo Jazz / Contemporary Jazz Album: Solotude (2021) On YouTube On Spotify Solotude was recorded on Abdullah Ibrahim’s birthday in October 2021, in the Hirzinger Hall of Riedering, renowned for its exceptional acoustics. The album radiates warmth, timelessness, and introspective solitude. It features beloved classics like Blues For A Hip King and The Wedding , alongside rarely performed pieces such as Tokai and new compositions including Once Upon A Midnight and Signal On A Hill . The title Solotude beautifully captures both the solitary nature of the performance and the intimate conne...

“The Way You Move” “The Way You Move” Album cover: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003) Artist: Outkast Featured artist: Sleepy Brown Songwriters: Antwan Patton (Big Boi), Carlton Mahone, Patrick Brown Genre: Hip hop / R&B Style: Southern hip hop / Hip hop soul Album: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003) Listen on YouTube: “The Way You Move” is an infectious hip hop soul anthem by Outkast featuring Sleepy Brown, released in 2003 as the second single from their groundbreaking double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below . Led by Big Boi’s charismatic verses and Sleepy Brown’s smooth, Marvin Gaye-inspired chorus, the track showcases the duo’s signature Southern funk. Produced by Big Boi and Carl-Mo (Carlton Mahone), with prominent horns adding a lively party vibe, it became a massive crossover hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and ceme...

Stop, Look, Listen (to Your Heart) – Michael McDonald feat. Toni Braxton Stop, Look, Listen (to Your Heart) Michael McDonald feat. Toni Braxton Photo: dbking, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Artist: Michael McDonald Featured artist: Toni Braxton Songwriters: Thom Bell, Linda Creed Genre: R&B / Soul Album: Motown Two (2004) Listen on YouTube Listen on Spotify “Stop, Look, Listen (to Your Heart)” is a smooth duet cover by Michael McDonald featuring Toni Braxton, released in 2004 on Motown Two . The song was originally written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed and made famous by The Stylistics in 1971. McDonald’s warm tenor and Braxton’s emotive contralto create a refined, contemporary interpretation of a classic soul ballad. Video via YouTube · Official channel ...

“Stuff Like That” “Testify” – Sounds of Blackness “Stuff Like That” Artist: Quincy Jones Songwriters: Quincy Jones, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Steve Gadd, Eric Gale, Ralph MacDonald, Richard Tee Genre: R&B Style: R&B / Soul / Jazz-funk Album: Q’s Jook Joint (1995) Listen on YouTube: “Stuff Like That” is a re-recorded version of Quincy Jones’ late-1970s classic, released in 1995 on the album Q’s Jook Joint . It blends R&B, soul, and jazz-funk, featuring an all-star lineup including Ashford & Simpson, Chaka Khan, Brandy, Charlie Wilson, and Ray Charles. Audio via YouTube · Official channel More Stuff Ret’s ESL Jokes Ret’s Word of the Day Poems You Might Like Visit The Kingdom in the Sky “A Country No One’s Ever Heard Of” ...

“Insatiable” “Testify” – Sounds of Blackness Artist: Prince and The New Power Generation Songwriter / Producer: Prince Genre: Soul Style: Quiet Storm / R&B Album: Diamonds and Pearls (1991) Single released: November 4, 1991 “Insatiable” is one of Prince’s most restrained and intimate compositions, appearing on the 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls . Built around sparse instrumentation and extended vocal improvisation, the track exemplifies Prince’s mastery of Quiet Storm R&B. Audio via YouTube · Official channel More Stuff Ret’s ESL Jokes Ret’s Word of the Day Poems You Might Like Visit The Kingdom in the Sky “A Country No One’s Ever Heard Of” Enjoying this? Buy me a coffee © 2025 Rethabile · Paris-based · English Teacher ...

Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff Classic Beef Stroganoff with tender strips of beef in an indulgent creamy mushroom sauce, served over rice or noodles. Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes   Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients For the Beef Stroganoff: 1 lb (455 g) top sirloin steak, thinly sliced into strips 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp unsalted butter ½ medium onion, finely chopped ½ lb (230 g) brown mushrooms, thickly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup (235 ml) beef broth ¾ cup (175 ml) heavy whipping cream ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp dijon mustard ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper To Serve: 1 Tbsp green onion and/or parsley, to garnish 8 oz (230 g) egg noodles (or w...