By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:06-08:00March 1, 2015|
Take a moment to fall in love….
This is exactly what happened first time I heard Laura Mvula. She is a refreshing musical voice in what sometimes can be a bland and dreary lanscape. Her album, Sing to the Moon, not […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:07-08:00February 21, 2015|
“After The Rain” is one of my favourite ballads played by John Coltrane…it’s true, tasty perfection! It can be found on the album called, “The Gentle Side of John Coltrane”. The whole album is divine and features greats such as […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:07-08:00February 15, 2015|
Happy Sunday! Here’s hoping that you are still in a juicy, hazy, post Valentine’s Day “love hangover” and in the mood for one more delightfully buttery tune. “Never Let Me Go” written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston is an […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:07-08:00February 8, 2015|
Growing up in my family the weekends, especially Saturdays, were reserved for chores and music. It was common to wake up to someone’s music blasting throughout the house, usually it was my Dad playing his records. Our parents definitely impressed […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:07-08:00February 1, 2015|
This week’s Sunday Slow Jam is a fresh take on a Stevie Wonder classic and can be found on pianist Robert Glasper’s last release ‘Black Radio’.
Stevie’s music and message are so potent and meaningful, even 40 years later. How is […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:07-08:00January 25, 2015|
Patrice Rushen is my hero. She has an outstanding musical mind. This is the title track off of her 2nd album called “Before The Dawn“, which she released when she was 20 years old (um yeah, she’s a […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:08-08:00January 18, 2015|
I heard this song last week while I was running errands and could not get it out of my head. So, I immediately went home, pressed play and it has been on repeat ever since.
There’s so much to appreciate about […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:08-08:00January 11, 2015|
Sunday is often considered a day of rest, the Sabbath, a moment during the week to reflect on the all that has been done and created and an opportunity to prepare for the week ahead. I like to think that […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:10-08:00December 30, 2013|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:10-08:00December 15, 2013|
A new take on a Stevie classic… his music and message are so potent and meaningful, even 40 years later. How is it that a man who never experienced the world visually could be such a visionary and capture the […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:11-08:00December 8, 2013|
‘One can’t contradict gravity’.
When you fall,
you fall.
Diggs Duke, one of my faves. All of his albums are in heavy rotation at my place, in my car, on my strolls….you get the idea.
Diggs Duke – Gravity […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:11-08:00December 1, 2013|
A classic Bobby Caldwell tune beautifully covered by Jessie Ware.
Jessie Ware – What You Won’t Do For Love
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:11-08:00November 24, 2013|
It’s a glorious day in Vancouver, the sun is shining and the light it casts is perfect, reaching and bittersweet. As we transition from Fall to Winter, its beauty seems wonderfully precious to me. Early morning and late afternoon light […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:11-08:00November 17, 2013|
Take a moment to fall in love….
The first time I heard Laura Mvula, I nearly died. She is a refreshing musical voice. Her album, Sing to the Moon, not only showcases stellar songwriting, stirring vocals and musical performances, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:11-08:00November 10, 2013|
Yes, it has been awhile…. a long while. Much has happened, a lot of it beautiful, bittersweet, affirming, hard, fun, hilarious, touching… Loved one’s passed away, gorgeous babies were born, music was made, truth was told, heartache, had some surprise […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:13-08:00September 9, 2012|
Today a community of people gathered to say goodbye to a sweet friend, brother, son, nephew, and neighbour. What a gift it is to remember and grieve, celebrate and sob, and ponder and smile all in a single moment. […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:13-08:00September 2, 2012|
“There’s a fire that you need to start from your love and pain”. Amen Brother!
Fall is approaching. I can feel it. The days are getting a little shorter, the night air is crisp and cool, it’s September. How did that […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:13-08:00June 25, 2012|
I was never a huge Tweet fan. I’ve always loved her voice, but was never moved by her songs…. until now! She has a new album coming out soon. I’ve heard a few tracks off the release […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:14-08:00May 6, 2012|
Warm and mellow, just like this sunny day!
No Room For Doubt – Lianne La Havas ft. Willy Mason
♥
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:16-08:00April 29, 2012|
Sweet Thing – Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
♥
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:17-08:00April 15, 2012|
This is a fantastic live performance. ♥
Unaware by Allen Stone
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:17-08:00March 25, 2012|
“All Hail The Queen!”
Happy Birthday to the Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin. What a blessing she is!
Day Dreaming, Aretha Franklin
Young, Gifted & Black (1972)
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:17-08:00March 11, 2012|
Beautiful prose, gorgeous delivery, warm tones, syrupy bass solo and great ensemble playing. One of my favourites.
Never let me go
Love me much, too much
If you let me go
Life will lose its touch
What Would I be
With […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00March 5, 2012|
Mentors are so important. I don’t know where I would be without the fabulous people in my life who cared enough to teach me something and share their passion and knowledge with me. All I can say is thank you!
A […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00February 13, 2012|
What a blessing you are. Your voice, your depth and your presence will be dearly missed.
Rest in Peace Whitney.
I Have Nothing If I Don’t Have You, Whitney Houston
This is tribute was tastefully done. I appreciate that Jennifer Hudson honoured […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00January 30, 2012|
There have been many rumours, mutterings, promises, assumptions over the last 12 years about D’Angelo’s return to the stage and studio. There have been “leaks” of unreleased material, hype in magazines and online, but nothing really became of all that […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00January 22, 2012|
Dearest Etta,
Thank you for giving us your all, sharing your heart, your voice and your soul “every minute, every hour, everyday.”
You are loved and will be missed.
Sunday Kind of Love by Etta James
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:18-08:00January 16, 2012|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00January 9, 2012|
This is one of my faves……a track off of Lalah Hathaway’s newest album called, “Where It All Begins”. The whole album is quite tasty, but this track stood out to me. The groove, the bass playing, the use […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00January 1, 2012|
Happy New Year! I hope you craft a year that entices you, inspires you and rewards you with grace, beauty and love. I trust that you will stretch out, re-invent, create space and have a few moments to daydream and […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00December 19, 2011|
I would love to hear this on vinyl.
What Does It Take, Isaac Hayes
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:19-08:00December 11, 2011|
For Wilson… this song is so poetic, simple and full of heart. Just like my friend.
I miss him.
Birds, Neil Young
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:20-08:00December 4, 2011|
I am blessed with many lovely friends. Hilary is one of the finest and the dearest. She is inspiring, loving and extremely talented. ♥
Here is a tasty example of her gifts and talents:
(This song, gets me everytime.)
Right For You, […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:20-08:00November 27, 2011|
A place I’d like to visit….
Jupiter, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:20-08:00November 20, 2011|
Vancouver has lost a beautiful soul this weekend, Randy Ponzio was a great person full of passion, integrity, joy and creativity. Watching him perform was witnessing someone do something they love, not because they wanted to, but because they had […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00November 13, 2011|
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00November 6, 2011|
Sunday Slow Jams are back! I’ve had an amazing few months of travelling, learning, teaching connecting with cool folks and resting. I’m happy to get the slow jammage going again with the amazing Freddie King. I have been on a […]
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00August 28, 2011|
Beautiful, heart-stirring, honest, gorgeous. Simply stunning.
Hear My Call, Jill Scott
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00August 22, 2011|
I happily stumbled upon this artist a little while ago. I’m in love with the warmth of the album, it reminds me of a summer sunset on the westcoast. ♥
Radio by Emily King
By Dawn Pemberton|2018-11-23T21:30:21-08:00August 14, 2011|
It’s a slow, quasi-grey day in Vancouver. I love days like this. They’re like an invitation to exhale, take stock, day dream a bit, stay in bed a little longer and make more time to get things done. I have […]
