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OLDIES SUNDAY: Irene Cara – Flashdance…What A Feeling (1983)

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We’re celebrating “Hispanic Heritage Month” on Oldies Sunday. Hispanic Americans continue to make significant contributions to entertainment, sports, and pop culture, and we have highlighted a number of them. Today’s feature comes from American Singer of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent Irene Cara with her single, “Flashdance…What A Feeling“.

Produced by Giorgio Moroder and released through Casablanca Records in 1983, Irene Cara had the people moving with “Flashdance…What A Feeling”. The Dance-Pop single shared lyrics of believing in yourself, letting the music move you, and doing something great to be a success even when the odds are stacked against you. “Flashdance” was a single on the soundtrack for the 1983 Film of the same name and it was used in a pivotal part of the Film, and went on to become a #1 Billboard Hot 100-charting hit, a Gold certification, a GRAMMY award for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance“, and Academy and Golden Globe awards for “Best Original Song“. In 2023, it was chosen by the Library Of Congress for inclusion in the National Recording Registry. It also pushed the soundtrack to go 6x Platinum.

Since the release of “Flashdance…What A Feeling”, Irene Cara went on to release more music, acted in numerous Films and Broadway productions, and collaborated with a number of Artists before passing away in 2022. “Flashdance…What A Feeling” remains one of her most successful singles.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: @CeliaCruz – Bemba Colora (1966)

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This March on Oldies Sunday, we recognize it as Women’s History Month. We salute the many Women who have taken big steps, and left amazing legacies. Today, we head over to Cuba to salute the “Queen Of Salsa” or “La Reina De La Salsa“, and “La Guarachera De Cuba“, Celia Cruz! We look back at her single, “Bemba Colora“.

Originally composed by Jose Claro Fumero, “Bemba Colora” was released in 1966 through Tico Records. The song possessed a strong anti-racist message, a bit of storytelling, and celebrated a proud African heritage as “Bemba Colora” meant “big red lips/red mouth“, which is a distinct feature of many Black people. The song features a heavy dose of percussion and horns, and will have anyone breaking out in dance. “Bemba Colora” was a hit for Celia Cruz, later on becoming one of her signature songs. “Bemba Colora” was featured on Cruz’s 1966 album, “Son con Guaguancó“.

Celia Cruz would become one of the faces of the then growing Latin Music movement overseas, mastering many forms of Afro-Cuban music styles over time. Celia Cruz has inspired generations of Latin Artists, and her presence is still felt to this day. She is still celebrated around the world, with special tributes being presented yearly. “Celia Cruz Day” is celebrated in San Francisco, California on October 25, and she has a few Schools and roads named after her in her honour.

thank you celia cruz!

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@Chase_Soundz Goes On A “Yaadman Hiatus” With Debut EP

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Montego Bay has been going hard with the upcoming talent as of late on this Blog. It goes to show that no matter where you’re from, if you have the skills, you have to showcase it. Today, another Mobay rep adds to the list with the release of his debut EP, and he goes by the name of Chase Soundz. Presenting his “Yaadman Hiatus” EP, this is a 10 track project that features love, Montego Bay, and everyday life with Chase’s triumphs and struggles. The project also boasts Production from the likes of Yondo, Cookin’ Soul, RockStar JA, Thundaa, and verses from Daley, CRB, and ChavDaRhymer. Waving the Jamaican and Cuban flags, keeping the 876 code nearby, Chase promises this EP will have something for everyone. Tune in to something different today by having a listen below.

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