#Growns if you were anywhere near the Twittervese this weekend you probably ran across this wonderful hashtag #Lovesexy30BK. What’s most apparent on even a cursory stroll through that stream is the power of music and more specifically the powerful force of music Prince is… now if you will allow me to summon some of my Southern Gentleman sensibilities for what I’m about to say to our esteemed colleague DJ Polished Solid(De Angela Duff) Ahem, De Angela you done good. But seriously from all of us here at GFM we really truly count it an honor that you would bring not only your love, expertise and passion for Prince’s music to this site but you’ve introduced us to so many kindred spirits who have shared their knowledge and talents with us.
Please check out a sampling of some of the #Lovesexy30BK tweetstream. Also a special shout out to Nikki and Becki who have been great supporters of the Inside The Album Podcast and all things GFM! Music really is a connector.
Get ready for a flood of Prince anecdotes all weekend! I live for this! #Lovesexy30BK pic.twitter.com/c1L2xuiQ4n
— To Be Young, Gifted & Black! (@analoglady) June 2, 2018
Cat Glover making an unforgettable entrance on day one. #Lovesexy30BK pic.twitter.com/wZgpfh0p7E
— Erica Thompson (@Miss_EThompson) June 2, 2018
When you get to see @ingridchavez recite the opening of the “Lovesexy” album live. 💜 #Lovesexy30BK pic.twitter.com/AKK9M2u0xG
— Erica Thompson (@Miss_EThompson) June 3, 2018
👁 NO #Prince #LoveSexy Symposium @polishedsolid @CatGloverr @drfink1980 @ingridchavez are here @nyutandon panel discussion @prince #Lovesexy30BK pic.twitter.com/7iWyVUpnMu
— Michele J. Eid (@JohnnyDForever) June 1, 2018
.@polishedsolid moderating a panel with engineers Joe Blaney and Chuck Zwicky. #Lovesexy30BK pic.twitter.com/pOpjuoWmcv
— Erica Thompson (@Miss_EThompson) June 2, 2018
#Prince recorded a whole album of house music in the late 80s, from which Rave un2 the Joy Fantastic came. The rest of the album remains in the vault. – engineer Chuck Zwicky #Lovesexy30BK
— Zaheer Ali (@zaheerali) June 2, 2018
@arrthurr shared that good knowledge and history about the famous after parties that #Prince had. #LoveSexy30BK #MusicSnobs pic.twitter.com/mVarbzuscc
— TheLadyE (@TheLadyE) June 3, 2018
Harold Pride connecting the dots between Prince and the musicians that influenced him. #Lovesexy30BK pic.twitter.com/T3Ih9ooKaf
— Reginé Gilbert (@reg_inee) June 2, 2018
Thanks. This entire trip is a blast & so unexpected! 💜
1st night of #Lovesexy30BK pic.twitter.com/BecyXt4Yvq— Nikki Giannini (@NikkiGiannini) June 2, 2018
Prince’s cousin Chazz Smith presents @polishedsolid with a gift because “she’s dope.” Agreed. #Lovesexy30BK pic.twitter.com/tDC8Gt5jwv
— Erica Thompson (@Miss_EThompson) June 2, 2018
Ivan Orr is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, and writer. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia Ivan was involved with the forming and nascent days of The Music Resource Center as its first Program Director. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Music, Ivan currently resides in Richmond, VA where he maintains an active performance and production schedule while serving as the Music Editor for Grown Folks Music, a position he has held since 2010.
