In my last column, we opened the wine book on the beautiful wine country of Sonoma and stretched our legs at Jordan Winery, the 1,200 acre Bordeaux style winery and vineyard just north of Healdsburg. This week we’ll make a few more stops. I stood and soaked in the scene in the middle of the […]
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The Chocolate Voice was on the scene soaking up the smoldering hot sun enjoying what promises to be one of the hottest, cultural music festival events of the summer. Serving as the pre-show weekend right before the annual 2013 BET Award show, over 100k gathered at L.A,’s Nokia Live to attend concerts, celebrity panels,
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Big, stately and beautiful are the first descriptions that come to mind when recalling my recent trip to Sonoma Wine Country. So big that it demands a two part recollection. After all, Sonoma is the birthplace of California wine, with the first wine grapes planted in Fort Ross in about 1812. The oldest premium winery,
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Paula Deen has enlisted Judy Smith, the crisis-management expert who inspired ABC’s hit drama Scandal. The show features Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, a Washington, D.C., publicist who specializes in media and crisis management for high profile clients and high-ranking officials. Her firm has advised such notable people as actor, Wesley Snipes, Monica Lewinsky, NFL
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“I prefer singers who have the vocal skills to tear down a Church, and then get on the stage and rock with a Rapper.” Lil’ Mo, aka Cynthia Loving says, “I don’t consider myself a Diva.” Well, we’ll just have to see about that when she makes her return to the spotlight in R&B Divas
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When mainstream America think of places like the island of Jamaica, sadly, a few things first come to mind: (1) Reggae (2) Smoking Ganja (marijuana) and (3) Rum…most things associated with “partying.” By the way, did you know that this year marks the eighth year in celebrating the month of June, as Caribbean American
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Bringing originality back and adding a new twist. That’s what Jazz at the Creek located at Market Creek Amphitheatre in Southeast San Diego, is all about. If you’re anything like me, you appreciate the sultry sounds of Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, George Benson and Ray Charles. A few Sundays ago, I
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On July 13, 2013, Southern California Area, National Council of Negro Women is sponsoring, “The Black Family Reunion Celebration 2013.” The FREE public event will take place from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at 3720 West 54th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90043. Transportation from San Diego to Los Angeles will be provided by NCNW
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The San Diego Jazz Festival is back and with a vengeance! The three day festivities will take place at the luxurious La Costa Resort, located in Carlsbad, CA on May 24 – 27 2013. Many of the performers are, “The Chocolate Voice” favorites including; show stoppers award-winning Charlie, “Last Name” Wilson and KEM, who will perform
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Let’s just say, Thornton has that “WAM” factor! In case you’re wondering what WAM stands for, it’s: wine, ambiance and music. Over the years, Thornton Winery’s Champagne Jazz series has become known as southern California’s premiere summer venue. Surrounded with spectacular views, the scenic Temecula winery is not only famous for its selection of
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