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[pankajkhatnani]

One of the key factors behind the emotional impact of Pankaj Khatnani's music lies in his relatable themes and lyrics. He touches upon universal experiences and emotions that resonate with people from all walks of life. Whether it's a tale of love and heartbreak or an anthem of hope and resilience, his songs speak to the shared human experiences, making them deeply relatable and meaningful to his audience.

#pankajkhatnani #songs #singing #music #entertainment #professionalsinger

[theshedding]

Lil Nas X: Country Music, Christianity & Reclaiming HELL

I don’t typically bother myself to follow what Lil Nas X is doing from day to day, or even month to month but I do know that his “Old Town Road” hit became one of the biggest selling/streamed records in Country Music Business history (by a Black Country & Queer artist). “Black” is key because for 75+ years Country music has unsuspiciously evolved into a solidly White-identified genre (despite mixed and Indian & Black roots). Regrettably, Country music is also widely known for anti-black, misogynoir, reliably homophobic (Trans isn’t really a conversation yet), Christian and Hard Right sentiments on the political spectrum. Some other day I will venture into more; there is a whole analysis dying to be done on this exclusive practice in the music industry with its implications on ‘access’ to equity and opportunity for both Black/POC’s and Whites artists/songwriters alike. More commentary on this rigid homogeneous field is needed and how it prohibits certain talent(s) for the sake of perpetuating homogeneity (e.g. “social determinants” of diversity & viable artistic careers). I’ll refrain from discussing that fully here, though suffice it to say that for those reasons X’s “Old Town Road” was monumental and vindicating. 

As for Lil Nas X, I’m not particularly a big fan of his music; but I see him, what he’s doing, his impact on music + culture and I celebrate him using these moments to affirm his Black, Queer self, and lifting up others. Believe it or not, even in the 2020′s, being “out” in the music business is still a costly choice. As an artist it remains much easier to just “play straight”. And despite appearances, the business (particularly Country) has been dragged kicking and screaming into developing, promoting and advancing openly-affirming LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 artists in the board room or on-stage. Though things are ‘better’ we have not yet arrived at a place of equity or opportunity for queer artists; for the road of music biz history is littered with stunted careers, bodies and limitations on artists who had no option but to follow conventional ways, fail or never be heard of in the first place. With few exceptions, record labels, radio and press/media have successfully used fear, intimidation, innuendo and coercion to dilute, downplay or erase any hint of queer identity from its performers. This was true even for obvious talents like Little Richard.

(Note: I’m particularly speaking of artists in this regard, not so much the hairstylists, make-up artists, PA’s, etc.)

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Which is why...in regard to Lil Nas X, whether you like, hate or love his music, the young brother is a trailblazer. His very existence protests (at least) decades of inequity, oppression and erasure. X aptly critiques a Neo-Christian Fascist Heteropatriarchy; not just in American society but throughout the Music Business and with Black people. That is no small deal. His unapologetic outness holds a mirror up to Christianity at-large, as an institution, theology and practice. The problem is they just don’t like what they see in that mirror.

In actuality, “Call Me By Your Name”, Lil Nas X’s new video, is a twist on classic mythology and religious memes that are less reprehensible or vulgar than the Biblical narratives most of us grew up on vís-a-vís indoctrinating smiles of Sunday school teachers and family prior to the “age of reason”. Think about the narratives blithely describing Satan’s friendly wager with God regarding Job (42:1-6); the horrific “prophecies” in St. John’s Book of Revelation (i.e. skies will rain fire, angels will spit swords, mankind will be forced to retreat into caves for shelter, and we will be harassed by at least three terrifying dragons and beasts. Angels will sound seven trumpets of warning, and later on, seven plagues will be dumped on the world), or Jesus’s own clarifying words of violent intent in Matthew (re: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” 10:34). Whether literal or metaphor, these age old stories pale in comparison to a three minute allegorical rap video. Conservatives: say what you will, I’m pretty confident X doesn’t take himself as seriously as “The true and living God” from the book of Job.

A little known fact as it is, people have debunked the story and evolution of Satan and already offered compelling research showing [he] is more of a literary device than an actual entity or “spirit” (Spoiler: In the Bible, Satan does not take shape as an actual “bad” person until the New Testament). In fact, modern Christianity’s impression of the “Devil” is shaped by conflating Hellenized mythology with a literary tradition rooted in Dante’s Inferno and accompanying spooks and superstitions going back thousands of years. Whether Catholic, Protestant, Mormon, Scientologist, Atheist or Agnostic, we’ve spent a lifetime with these predominant icons and clichés. (Resource: Prof. Bart D. Erhman, “Heaven & Hell”).

So Here’s THE PROBLEM: The current level of fear and outrage is: 

(1) Unjust, imposing and irrational. 

(2) Disproportionate when taken into account a lifetime of harmful Christian propaganda, anti-gay preaching and political advocacy.

(3) Historically inaccurate concerning the existence of “Hell” and who should be scared of going there. 

Think I’m overreacting? 

Examples: 

Institutionalized Homophobia (rhetoric + policy)

Anti-Gay Ministers In Life And Death: Bishop Eddie Long And Rev. Bernice King

Black, gay and Christian, Marylanders struggle with Conflicts

Harlem pastor: 'Obama has released the homo demons on the black man'

Joel Olsteen: Homosexuality is “Not God’s Best”

Bishop Brandon Porter: Gays “Perverted & Lost...The Church of God in Christ Convocation appears like a ‘coming out party’ for members of the gay community.”

Kim Burrell: “That perverted homosexual spirit is a spirit of delusion & confusion and has deceived many men & women, and it has caused a strain on the body of Christ”

Falwell Suggests Gays to Blame for 9-11 Attacks

Pope Francis Blames The Devil For Sexual Abuse By Catholic Church

Pope Francis: Gay People Not Welcome in Clergy

Pope Francis Blames The Devil For Sexual Abuse By Catholic Church

The Pope and Gay People: Nothing’s Changed

The Catholic church silently lobbied against a suicide prevention hotline in the US because it included LGBT resources

Mormon church prohibits Children of LGBT parents to be baptized

Catholic Charity Ends Adoptions Rather Than Place Kid With Same-Sex Couple

I Was a Religious Zealot That Hurt People-Coming Out as Gay: A Former Conversion Therapy Leader Is Apologizing to the LGBTQ Community

The above short list chronicles a consistent, literal, demonization of LGBTQ people, contempt for their gender presentation, objectification of their bodies/sexuality and a coordinated pollution of media and culture over the last 50+ years by clergy since integration and Civil Rights legislation. Basically terrorism. Popes, Bishops, Pastors, Evangelists, Politicians, Television hosts, US Presidents, Camp Leaders, Teachers, Singers & Entertainers, Coaches, Athletes and Christians of all types all around the world have confused and confounded these issues, suppressed dissent, and confidently lied about LGBT people-including fellow Queer Christians with impunity for generations (i.e. “thou shall not bear false witness against they neighbor” Ex. 23:1-3). Christian majority viewpoints about “laws” and “nature” have run the table in discussions about LGBTQ people in society-so much that we collectively must first consider their religious views in all discussions and the specter of Christian approval -at best or Christian condescension -at worst. That is Christian (and straight) privilege. People are tired of this undue deference to religious opinions. 

That is what is so deliciously bothersome about Lil Nas X being loud, proud and “in your face” about his sexuality. If for just a moment, he not only disrupts the American hetero-patriarchy but specifically the Black hetero-patriarchy, the so-called “Black Church Industrial Complex”, Neo-Christian Fascism and a mostly uneducated (and/or miseducated) public concerning Ancient Near East and European history, superstitions-and (by extension) White Supremacy. To round up: people are losing their minds because the victim decided to speak out against his victimizer. 

Additionally, on some level I believe people are mad at him being just twenty years old, out and FREE as a self-assured, affirming & affirmed QUEER Black male entertainer with money and fame in the PRIME of his life. We’ve never, or rarely, seen that before in a Black man in the music business and popular culture. But that’s just too bad for them. With my own eyes I’ve watched straight people, friends, Christians, enjoy their sexuality from their elementary youth to adolescence, up and through college and later marriages, often times independently of their spouses (repeatedly). Meanwhile Queer/Gay/SGL/LGBTQ people are expected to put their lives on hold while the ‘blessed’ straight people run around exploring premarital/post-marital/extra-marital sex, love and affection, unbound & un-convicted by their “sin” or God...only to proudly rebrand themselves later in life as a good, moral “wholesome Christian” via the ‘sacred’ institution of marriage with no questions asked. 

Inequality defined.

For Lil Nas X, everything about the society we've created for him in the last 100+ years (re: links above) has explicitly been designed for his life not to be his own. According to these and other Christians (see above), his identity is essentially supposed to be an endless rat fuck of internal confusion, suicide-ideation, depression, long-suffering, faux masculinity, heterosexism, groveling towards heaven, respectability politics, failed prayer and supplication to a heteronormative earthly and celestial hierarchy unbothered in affording LGBT people like him a healthy, sane human development. It’s almost as if the Conservative establishment (Black included) needs Lil Nas X to be like others before him: “private”, mysteriously single, suicidal, suspiciously straight or worse, dead of HIV/AIDS ...anything but driving down the street enjoying his youth as a Black Queer artist and man. So they mad about that?

Well those days are over.  

-Rogiérs is a writer, international recording artist, performer and indie label manager with 25+ years in the music industry. He also directs Black Nonbelievers of DC, a non-profit org affiliated with the AHA supporting Black skeptics, Atheists, Agnostics & Humanists. He holds a B.A. in Music Business & Mgmt and a M.A. in Global Entertainment & Music Business from Berklee College of Music and Berklee Valencia, Spain. www.FibbyMusic.net Twitter/IG: @Rogiers1

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[ceoofdirtynawlins]

#cantrushit #newsong #singersongwriter #singers #newmusic #newmusicalert #professionalsinger • @torezmusicbox Can’t rush it! (at Eastern New Orleans) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2rfbi3F6Q8/?igshid=q99iuqwm9g5q

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[fernymind]

#canto #singer #opera #lovesing #infographic #lovemusic #schoolmusic #operasingers #professionalsinger #operalover #cantante

[miafluxxx]

#BTS Just us badass singers, being awesome and stuff... Well, @ilariamusic is being awesome & I'm being stupidAF as per usual. l🤣🎤🎶 #singersforhire #sessionsinger #livesinger #musicianlife #gig #vocalists #ragazzeitaliane #miafluxxx #badassvenue #concerthall #blonde #brunette #classicallytrained #continuoussignal #backstage #professionalsinger #theatre #photography #miafcampagna #ilariamusic #dressingrooms #cantare #killinit #voiceacting #singer #unsignedartist #opera #rock #psychedellic https://www.instagram.com/p/BucXOloHmqW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=36uiinv7kdzz

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[stevewalandou-blog]

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything - Steve Walandou.

#SteveWalandou #MusicQuotes #ProfessionalSinger #HolidayisEveryday

[vaud-sic]

Music vents, Festival and Workshops

waldstock

Künstlerbörse Thun / Swiss Artists Exchange, Thun

Folklore Festival, Zermatt

Swiss Dance Days

Alpstobete Appenzell, Ebenalp

The Alphorn International Festival, Nendaz

Folk Music Festival of Prätti-Ziller

#suisse #culture #folk music #professionalsinger

[lydiarenesoul]

What a great day we had singing for the awesome @moby 's new music video. Thank you again! :) With: @reeshala @mariahmaxwellofficial @vegaztaelormusic @imangelaparrish @genisusadams @gpringmusic #singer #lydiarene #singersongwriter #choir #gospelchoir #musicvideo #moby #weallcousins #professionalsinger #thiswilddarkness

#singersongwriter #choir #professionalsinger #lydiarene #musicvideo #thiswilddarkness #singer #gospelchoir #weallcousins #moby

[keithandrewnetwork]

Fan of the day Sofia Swade @sofia_swade_sings #KeithAndrewNetWork #TeenActor #TeenActress #TeenSinger #ProfessionalSinger https://www.instagram.com/p/CDwl2M2HUeO/?igshid=mth5ztu639s4

#keithandrewnetwork #teenactor #teenactress #teensinger #professionalsinger

[thedaydreamersshow]

LIVE Talk Show with Mahvush Shah and Aijaz Qureshi on The Aijaz Qureshi Show performing LIVE. Show Guest: Mahvush Shah - Professional Singer Artist Show Topic: Musical Journey with Mahvush Shah About our Guest; Mahvush Shah is a versatile singer from New York City, with a background of Naat Khawani, and a strong alto voice, who incorporates Sufi folk, Bollywood and Ghazals with the soft pop songs she grew up with. She has collaborated with Indian, American and Canadian Artists in Music Fusion and is a frequent performer in "East Meets West Band" with Ustaad Shifaat Ali Khan. Mahvush has performed in prestigious institutions like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Guild Hall and others, and has been the musical guest in Fundraisers, cooperate events and organizations such as APPNA in the United States. Throughout her life she has had a burning desire to sing which was suppressed by society, and culture. With the support of her family she finally overcame obstacles and followed her passion and dream to become a singer. Watch LIVE Shows and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel and Press the 🔔 Icon for notifications: https://youtube.com/c/theaijazqureshishow #dreamstelevision #theaijazqureshishow #talkshow #aijazqureshi #aq #mahvush #mahvushshah #singer #artist #performer #entertainment #professionalsinger @mahvushshah (at The Aijaz Qureshi Show) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCadsgh6VF/?igshid=5z7aa6n0q2fb

#dreamstelevision #theaijazqureshishow #talkshow #aijazqureshi #aq #mahvush #mahvushshah #singer #artist #performer #entertainment #professionalsinger

[begetmusic]

Today, i will be addressing a community of singers & musicians and would be speaking on the topic; You too can sing like a pro. But I want someone here to know that; YES! You too can sing like a PRO. But you must first find yourself. Understanding defines a lot of things and could point you in the right direction. There are a couple of questions one must ask and seek answers to. Professionalism is an integration of a variety of skills. And truth be told, skills don't jump into people, you have to work for it. The journey to becoming better at what you do won't always be a smooth sail. But If you truly love what you do, it doesn't really amount to hardwork. There is no shortcut to becoming a great singer or musician. And Yes! You too can sing like a Pro. #profession #professional #professionalism #professionalsinger #professionalsingersongwriter #professionalmusicians #lautech #singers #musicians #musicprofessionals #begetmusic #onlinemusicworkshop #withbegetmusic #lautechogbomoso (at Online Music Workshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCEBFKppUaf/?igshid=11585yhn5i63v

#profession #professional #professionalism #professionalsinger #professionalsingersongwriter #professionalmusicians #lautech #singers #musicians #musicprofessionals #begetmusic #onlinemusicworkshop #withbegetmusic #lautechogbomoso

[pankajkhatnani]

Pankaj Khatnani has been praised by audiences around the world for his heartfelt renditions of classic and modern songs alike. His voice is both powerful and soothing; his music brings joy to all who listen. Pankaj Khatnani is an artist that truly deserves recognition for his talent and passion for singing.

#pankajkhatnani #singer #professionalsinger #songs #singing #music #entertainment

[ecoamerica]

Watch the American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 now: https://youtu.be/bWiW4Rp8vF0?feature=shared

The American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 broadcast recording is now available on ecoAmerica's YouTube channel for viewers to be inspired by active climate leaders. Watch to find out which finalist received the $50,000 grand prize! Hosted by Vanessa Hauc and featuring Bill McKibben and Katharine Hayhoe!

#ACLA24 #ACLA24Leaders #youtube #youtube video #climate leaders #climate solutions #climate action #climate and environment #climate #climate change #climate and health #climate blog #climate justice #climate news #weather and climate #environmental news #environment #environmental awareness #environment and health #environmental #environmental issues #environmental justice #environment protection #environmental health #Youtube

[theshedding]

After last summer’s illness when I was on tour, I developed some vocal problems resulting in nerve damage (!!) ….not fun. There is however a good prognosis 🤞🏿and I am under doctor’s care with a specialist who works with some of the best and professional singers in the region. Here’s a clip from my follow-up visit this week🏥. •••••••• #rogiérs #Rogiérs #rogiérsfibby #vocalhealth #singers #blacksinger #endoscopy #vocalist #vocalcoach #tourlife #professionalsinger #preventativecare https://www.instagram.com/p/BtEIxRrnL_T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6qr4dwxul2xf

#rogiérs #rogiérsfibby #vocalhealth #singers #blacksinger #endoscopy #vocalist #vocalcoach #tourlife #professionalsinger #preventativecare

[x1kcommercials]

There's a lot of entrepreneurs and business owners who pay hundreds to thousands for immaculate video ads. . . Those videos are just foreign sports cars that came without a key. Why? . A video ad without video marketing knowledge is just a waste of mony because you don't know how to use them to produce traffic or make sales. . . . . #professionalsalon #professionalstylist #professionalservice #professionalsinger #professionalskincare #professionalsleeper #photography #professionalstudio #professionals #professionalselfie #professionalskincareformula #professionalshoot #professionalsmoker #professionalservices #professionalsports #professionalspeaker #skincare #professionalsoccer #music #professionalstyle #professional #professionalshopper #professionalstudent #model #fashion #studio #makeup #hair #professionalstatus #beauty (at East Villiage) https://www.instagram.com/p/CALEn0dDrQ-/?igshid=1r9aw5b15mybe

#professionalsalon #professionalstylist #professionalservice #professionalsinger #professionalskincare #professionalsleeper #photography #professionalstudio #professionals #professionalselfie #professionalskincareformula #professionalshoot #professionalsmoker #professionalservices #professionalsports #professionalspeaker #skincare #professionalsoccer #music #professionalstyle #professional #professionalshopper #professionalstudent #model #fashion #studio #makeup #hair #professionalstatus #beauty

[adamidyrazlan]

A very fat me with the very talented nickytazulia #professionalsinger https://www.instagram.com/p/B8poXTOhv4g/?igshid=rz1wqzwbyw9f

#professionalsinger

[miafluxxx]

Where I'll be singing in Feb, I'm so excited!! 😍🤘🔥 More details soon, mi amici but trust: I'm killin' the vocal game right now. 😎🎤🎶 Much love! Xx Mia #singerforhire #provocalist #sessionsinger #livesinger #musicianlife #gorgeoustheatre #miafluxxx #gig #redvelvet #badassvenue #concerthall #professionalsinger #theatre #photography #editorial #stainedglass #balconydecor #400seats #400seater #gorgeousconcert #oppurtunities #killinit #voiceover #voiceacting #vocalist #singer #unsignedartist #unsignedmusician #oper #rock #psychedellic #bigconcerts https://www.instagram.com/p/BtQN6YNHlQQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p29pcdolfpn5

#singerforhire #provocalist #sessionsinger #livesinger #musicianlife #gorgeoustheatre #miafluxxx #gig #redvelvet #badassvenue #concerthall #professionalsinger #theatre #photography #editorial #stainedglass #balconydecor #400seats #400seater #gorgeousconcert #oppurtunities #killinit #voiceover #voiceacting #vocalist #singer #unsignedartist #unsignedmusician #oper #rock