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San Diego Jazz Fest – Jill Scott
The San Diego Jazz Fest welcomes the beautiful and talented singer Jill Scott for the second edition of great show shows by BTWConcerts.com.
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Jill Scott began her performing career as a spoken word artist, appearing at live poetry readings to perform her work. She was eventually discovered by Amir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots. Questlove invited her to join the band in the studio. The collaboration resulted in a co-writing credit for Scott on the song, “You Got Me”. In 2000, Erykah Badu and The Roots won a Grammy for best rap performance by a duo or group for “You Got Me”, and Scott debuted as an artist during a Roots live show, singing as original artist/singer of the song. Subsequently, Scott collaborated with Eric Benet, Will Smith, and Common, and broadened her performing experience by touring Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent.
Scott was the first artist signed to Steve McKeever’s ‘Hidden Beach Recordings’ label. Her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 was released in 2000. She experienced some notice and chart success with the single “A Long Walk”, eventually earning a Grammy nomination in early 2003 for Best Female Vocal Performance. Scott lost that award, but won a 2005 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative R&B Performance for “Cross My Mind”. The live album, Experience: Jill Scott 826+, was released November 2001. Scott’s second full-length album, Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2, followed in 2004.
Scott continues to write poetry; a compilation volume of her poems, The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours, was published and released by St. Martin’s Press in April 2005.
In early 2007, Scott was featured on the George Benson & Al Jarreau collaboration single “God Bless The Child” (written by Billie Holiday), which earned Scott her second Grammy award, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, at the 2007 Grammy Awardsceremony. Scott shared the win with Benson & Jarreau. In 2006, Scott was prominently featured on hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco’s single “Daydreaming”, which won a 2008 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance and also appeared on a new Scott collection called Collaborations on January 30, 2007.
The Collaborations collection served as “an appetizer” for her next studio album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 released September 25, 2007. A clip of the title track was released on a bonus disc from Hidden Beach Records and included with Collaborations. The lead single “Hate on Me”, gained airplay in May 2007 with a video released in mid-July. In advance of the album’s release, Hidden Beach released a 17-minute album sampler through their forums. Interspersed between the dozen songs previewed on the sampler was a personal explanation from Jill for the inspiration behind some of her songs.
On the advice of her good friend, director Ozzie Jones, she began pursuing a career in acting in 2000. She joined a fellowship at a theater company in Philadelphia. For two years, she took small, menial jobs in exchange for acting lessons. In 2004, Scott expanded her resume by appearing in several episodes of season four of UPN’s Girlfriends, playing Donna, a love interest to main character, William Dent (Reggie Hayes). She also appeared in the Showtime movie Cavedwellers, starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
Her first feature film appearances occurred in 2007, when Scott appeared in Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry’s movie, Why Did I Get Married? The next year, in 2008, Scott appeared as Precious Ramotswe in Anthony Minghella’s film adaption of Alexander McCall Smith’s series of books The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency playing a detective. Scott then filmed additional episodes for the series in Botswana in late 2008, co-funded by the BBC and HBO, that were broadcast as a seven-part series on BBC1 in March 2009; and on HBO, which debuted March 29, 2009. BBC and HBO are contemplating whether to produce a second round of episodes of the series.
In 2010, she voiced Storm of the X-Men on the BET series Black Panther. On March 24, 2010, Scott guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She reprised her role as Sheila in Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010). The movie was shot in August 2009 and received an April 2, 2010 release. That same year, Scott starred in the Lifetime Movie, Sins of the Mother, as Nona, an alcoholic mother confronted by her estranged daughter, whom she neglected. At the 42nd NAACP Image Awards, Jill Scott was awarded Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for her role in Sins of the Mother.
In May 2012, Jill Scott appeared on VH1 Storytellers. Scott performed a few of her most notable songs such as “Golden” and “He Loves Me.” With wig as well as costume changes, Scott created characters to fit each song in order to convey the message of the song.
Later in 2012 she starred alongside Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad, Adepero Oduye and Condola Rashad in Steel Magnolias, a remake of the 1989 original for Lifetime. She played the role of Truvy Jones, which was originated by Dolly Parton.
In December 2012, Scott appeared in “The Human Kind”, the eighth episode of the fifth season of Fringe.
Scott starred alongside Paula Patton and Derek Luke in Baggage Claim (2013), the film adaptation of playwright David E. Talbert’s 2005 novel of the same name.
In 2008, Scott released her second live album, Live in Paris which consists of 8 songs recorded during her set list of the “Big Beautiful Tour” in Europe. The bonus DVD contains the same concert (shot and directed by J.G BIGGS), plus some live cuts from The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3. In the same year, “Whenever You’re Around”, a single from The Real Thing, which features George Duke, was a moderate hit on urban radio.
During Jill’s stint at the Essence Festival, she announced her intentions of releasing two studio albums. One at the end of 2013 and the other during the spring of 2014. She first began kicking around the idea for Brown Baby Lullabies several years ago prior to giving birth to her son, Jett. With the finishing touches on it, she says the album will provide affirmations for babies and children. “The lyrics are meant to be encouraging and nourishing to the spirit,” she explained proudly. “The ultimate goal, however, is for the album people to purchase the album, but not actually hear it because they’ll be too busy sleeping,” she said with a smile. “Turn that joker up [and] walk out the room,” she ordered. “Let them learn how to go to sleep.”
Jill Scott take the stage at the San Diego Jazz Fest at 8:30PM at the luxurious Omni La Costa Resort. For more show details visit www.sandiegojazzfest.com
International Natural Hair Meetup Day
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The International Natural Hair Meetup Day is an annual one-day event. Its purpose is to allow the opportunity for women across the country to meet in their own communities while networking, sharing and meeting (virtually) other women across the country participating in meetups on the same day. Natural hair meetups are events designed to share information, techniques, inspiration and products to aid individuals in their natural hair journey.
Attendees of the natural hair meetup will be able to:
- Meet other naturals in their area
- Gain exposure to natural hair product lines and companies
- Learn the process of planning and executing a natural hair meetup (event hosts)
- Meet natural hair and beauty bloggers and Youtube vloggers
- Network with other natural hair meetup organizers (event hosts)
- Discover resources, techniques, products and people that can serve as inspiration and information for the natural hair care journey
Adeea Rogers, a.k.a. The Trendy Socialite, is a speaker, blogger and YouTube vlogger. People who follow The Trendy Socialite blog or YouTube Channel set their own trends and definition of beauty and success and are engaged and active in their communities; thereby demonstrating what a “Trendy Socialite” embodies.In 2011, Adeea began to host meetups to meet an overwhelming need for camraderie and education regarding natural hair in her own community. Drawing on her 12+ years of event planning and programming experience, Adeea has successfully hosted meetups for approximately 150 women in the Greenville, NC and surrounding communities.In 2012, Adeea founded International Natural Hair Meetup Day. With over 50 cities, 35 states and several countries internationally, INHMD is the #1 multi-city natural hair meetup day in the world. Adeea has extended her expertise and ability into training and consulting with up and coming event hosts. In July 2013, Adeea created iGrind Naturally–a private FaceBook Group for bloggers, vloggers, event planners and brand owners in the natural hair, fashion, beauty and wellness communities.Adeea is a proud alumna of East Carolina University where she currently works in the Department of Student Involvement and Leadership. Adeea is committed to reinstituting values, style and class many have forgotten. The Trendy Socialite woman has manners, style, grace and elegance. She seeks to influence and encourage other women in all of her interactions–online, in person, through her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. or through championing the social cause of Domestic Violence Prevention.When she thinks no one may be looking, Adeea likes to sing loudly in her car and is never too far away from Twitter.
Quintella Bester is in her 2nd year of her journey of healthy natural hair. This journey has brought her many challenges but also many opportunities. She founded the meetup group “STL Naturalle Divas”. She hopes that her experiences will help others on their journey.*Returning Committee Member
Kimberly Carswell began her career in cosmetology at Regis Salon in the late 1980s after attending the American Beauty College in Gulfport, MS. After moving to Macon, Ga, Kim worked in different salons until she opened her own salon, Kim’s Upscale Salon, in 2007. Kimberly is also an educator with Design Essentials since 2010.Kimberly Carswell proudly serves as First Lady of the church pastored by her husband of 27 years, Pastor Bobby Carswell, Sr. They have three sons and she also have six grandchildren. Kim enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and teaching her clients how to properly care for their hair.
Kimberly Carswell can be reached at her Facebook page and on Twitter.
Terran Dampier, from St. Louis, MO, has always been a lover of hair, skin, and nails. After cosmetology school she received her undergraduate degree in Sports and Entertainment Management with a minor in Marketing and a graduate degree in Corporate Management. Despite the journey into corporate American she remained extremely passionate about the natural hair industry; moving from actually performing hair services to consulting new naturals, transitioners, as well on skincare. In 2009, through her love for research and consulting she created a natural based hair and skin care product line called TuShea Butter Cream. With awesome reviews TuShea Butter Cream has serviced clients all over the United States as well as in parts of Canada. “Beyond the sky is the limit” is what Terran uses to encourage others to pursue and reach their dreams. Terran can be found online viaFaceBook, Twitter and Instagram (@TuSheaButter)
Farah Etienne a.k.a Faeluv25 on Youtube, helped to create Naturals in the Sun™ as a support system for those who embrace their natural hair in the South Florida area. Though regular meet-ups, social events, and community service Faeluv25 and Naturals in the Sun™ are promoting camaraderie amongst naturals regardless of texture or length of time being natural.
*Returning Committee Member
Jiquay Glenn discovered the natural hair community last year and fell in love with it. She immediately submerged herself in “all things natural,” and hasn’t looked back since. She finds that her transition to natural hair goes hand in hand with not only her personal quest to live authentically but also with the Self empowering advice she gives to her many clients as a “Life” Mentor. She thoroughly enjoys sharing and exchanging advice with as many people and naturals as possible.*Co-Chair, Social Media Committee and Returning Committee Member
Keiann Gravesande currently works as a Customer Care Representative for the leading mobile network provider in the country. As she became more holistically health conscious, she decided to go natural in December 2011. At this time, she discovered the natural hair community and immediately fell in love. “I then found myself wanting to know about my natural hair and how to care for it” stated Keiann.Not too long thereafter, Keiann became addicted and started developing her own natural hair products. After receiving so many compliments and questions about her hair, she started making these natural hair products for others who consulted her to use for themselves. Keiann Gravesande is currently in the process of developing her natural hair care product line.
She loves to educate others on what she has learned along her wonderful natural hair journey.
I am Samantha Horton, Co-Founder of FCA Naturals, I am a mother of two boys, a wife to a wonderful man, a recent recipient of a Master of Arts in Public Administration and a licensed cosmetologist for over 15 years. I started my natural hair journey in March of 2010 after being relaxed for over 28 years. I received my first relaxer at age four, and after years in cosmetology, always felt the need to end the chemical process for health reasons. After taking the leap an cutting off the relaxer, my eating habits changed, I lost 45 pounds, I became a Zumba instructor and a vegetarian. My eradicating the relaxer lead to a deeper sense of consciousness that I passionately share with others. The word “natural” has a such a rich an broad meaning and I absolutely love the journey!
Bridgett Lee is Houston, Texas native currently living in Austin, Texas. She obtained her Masters Degree in Public Administration from Texas State University San Marcos and her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Huston-Tillotson University.She created Tresses Kinks & Twists in 2012 to address the need for natural hair information and community in the Austin area. After hosting her first INHMD event she knew that the natural hair community is where she belonged. Hosting events and meeting other naturals is her passion.
Lufituaeb HairWhisperer McCray is a Natural Hair Care Specialist in Statesboro, Ga. and the Owner & Operator of That’s No Lye: Natural Hair & Braiding Boutique. Lu is also the administrator of Natural In The Boro. You can find her and her group on FaceBook, on Twitter and on Instagram at @thatnolye.
April McKisick is from Forrest City, Arkansas and has an intense passion for education, wellness and natural hair. After working in higher education for several years, she completed her MBA from University of Maryland University College (UMUC) in 2011. She also co-founded FCA Naturals in 2010, due to the increasing need for information on natural hair in her community. FCA Naturals, LLC, a Facebook group, page and website offers information, support and guidance for those transitioning to natural hair. Currently, April enjoys life as a mother, working full time in her business, creating natural hair products, and planning informational natural hair and wellness events. The concept of self love and acceptance is extremely important part of her everyday life and is at the heart of her company’s message.*Chair, Meetup Coordinators and Returning Committee Member
Darice Rene is a sales professional by day and an event planner for the natural hair community based in Indianapolis (Naptown) Indiana. With rave reviews, Darice creates opportunities for women to become more educated and empowered about how to grow healthy, natural hair. She is an avid reader and researcher who develops natural hair products atwww.curllyNAPtress.com. When Darice is not immersed in all-things natural hair, she publishes articles on the web and dishes on life at her personal blog as grownupforeal.*Chair, Content Committee and Returning Committee Member
Marci Toliver is the creator and developer of Coily Encounters, and can be found socially, on her Youtube channel through Coily Encounters andTwitter. Coily Encounters is also a Facebook community which hosts conversations about natural hair with its members who are mostly from Upstate, SC. Marci has always been known for being innovative and having a flair for the imaginative! Marci incorporates her African Heritage into an annual Natural Hair Event held in September, “9-1-1 What Is Your Hair Emergency®” featuring The Imani School of Dance. Marci Toliver is also one of the co-founders of Natural Connections, which partners with stylists, to present various natural hair events across the country, and can be located at www.connectingnaturals.com.
Auset Price is the owner of Hair Esteem Internatural, a natural hair and wellness company. Her philosophy has always centered around a holistic approach to the maintenance and styling of hair. With over 13 years experience as a natural hair specialist and stylist, she conducts and facilitates workshops and serves as the organizer of the San Diego natural hair meetup, and natural hair specialist for Sol City Beauty (Design Essentials). Auset also works as a health consultant and massage therapist, with her company Organik Sol Therapy. She has been a fellow “Naturalista” for over 19 years as well as a proud mother of 4 beautiful children.