Inspirational Woman of music
Aretha Franklin.
Whether you realize it or not, we are all authors of our own stories. Each and every day when we wake up, we are deciding what type of character we are going to be. The gift you were born with can come in any shape, size, or form. However, what you choose to do with that gift, is what matters the most. Not all heroes wear capes . The essence and contributions of Black women are evident in the music industry.Whenever I think of a black women there’s two words that comes to mind: strength and resilience.
I grew up admiring the black women in the music industry for their constant, unwavering strength and resilence in a society that wasn’t built for them. I say this as a woman of colour myself . I used their stories to motivate me to keep going, regardless of any obstacle.
ARTHEA FRANKLIN
Aretha Franklin had an extensive role in the Civil Rights Movement. She was a self-taught church pianist, song writer , and actress. She began recording gospel music at the tender age of fourteen under her father’s wing in the year 1960. At the age of eighteen she moved to New York. During this transition , lead her to signing her very first major recording contract with Columbia Records. Some of her biggest hits vary from “I never loved a man ( The way I love you ) , Sweet Sweet Baby And Respect ( 4 out of many)
“All I’m asking is for a little respect when you get home. R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to me. R-e-s-p-e-c-t...”
The lyrics of Aretha Franklin’s song “Respect” probably ring in everyone’s ears as soon as they hear the word respect. I know for myself it did and still does to this day. To be quite honest , because of that very song , it is how I learned and remembered to spell the word respect . I would sing it in my head or slightly under my breath for tests in school . Aretha Franklin recognized the importance of instilling necessary words into her songs to enlighten and spread much needed awareness.
Perception is pretty interesting , both people can listen to the same song and have two very different perceptions and understandings. I know for me personally , when I was younger I felt music differently and now have a deeper appreciation.
In my opinion , this song is a friendly reminder that respect for others begins by a person respecting themelves first. It may seem so simple , but very easy to slip under the rug , especially if one doesn’t know their worth. Listening to Aretha, then and now we bear witness to the foundations of her soul music revolution to bring all people together.
The artist Arthea Franklin ranked as the #1 “Greatest Singer of the Rock Era” by Rolling Stone magazine, and one of the most-awarded female singers in GRAMMY history.
“Aretha Franklin earned her legendary status in American culture as a result of her virtuosic vocals that radicalized the aesthetics of pop musicianship.” – Dr .Daphne Brooks
I admire the way Aretha used her passion, pain , trials and tribulations and brought it into music . Her music joins every person, no matter the colour of their skin to have a common bond. Music is an wonderful way to bring people of all backgrounds together. Her music feels like womanhood as a site for radical social, spiritual, and philosophical possibilities.
There was a time in my life , I needed a reminder of my self worth and her song couldn’t have come on shuffle the perfect time. For a lot of women—black women, in particular—we are so used to taking care of others and handling business that we rarely slow down and ask ourselves: What do I need? Sometimes it’s a good cry !
Endings hurt and can bring up feelings of shame and insecurity. Sometimes, though, these feelings can be overwhelming at times and part of the journey when it comes to love and, well, life.
The song is called , A rose is still a rose🌹
That day , I couldn’t help but allow the tears to just flow , release the baggage . The intro really felt like she was talking to me right there at that moment .
The intro starts off by her saying ;
Listen, Dear
I realize that you've been hurt, deep
Because I've been there
But regardless to who, what, why, when and where
We're all precious in his sight
And a rose is still, and always will be, a rose.
A Rose is still a rose is another song by Aretha Franklin. It was written and produced by singer Lauryn Hill in 1968.
This song focuses on a motherly figure giving advice to a younger woman who keeps getting into bad relationships. Throughout the song , you hear "A Rose Is Still a Rose", being reiterated several times. She advises that in spite of everything and despite a woman's scorned roses and thorn crowns that the woman is "still a rose" In other words , just because the relationship did not work out , that has no merit on how incredible of a woman you are.
This song taught me that my life is mine and mine alone .No matter what other people are doing today, tomorrow, or next week when it’s all said and done , my show must go on. And to remember that A rose is still a rose .
Everytime I need a reminder , this songs gets me every single time . No longer tears of saddens but joy . I love music that inspires and motivates . I believe her music amplifies that .
This phenomenonal woman is only one of many black woman who contribute to the music industry. Black woman continue to inspire and through their music continue to teach people how to feel, urges them to grow and honour our souls in the process.
It’s a lesson on the rich and essence of history, and future, of music, because there simply is no music without Black Woman.
- Ss
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