2 Songs from my friend Terry

Pastor Thomas Lee Barrett Jr. (born 1944) is an American Pentecostal preacher and gospel musician whose 1970s recordings became cult classics after being rediscovered by the hip-hop community in the 2010s. Based on Chicago's South Side, he is the longtime leader of the Life Center Church of God in Christ. The song sounds different because it refuses refinement. It captures belief under strain, recorded close to the moment of its expression. What you’re hearing is not gospel as genre, but gospel as lived pressure—communal, imperfect, and unresolved.

Gal Costa was a transformative Brazilian singer and a central figure of the Tropicália movement. Renowned for her versatile mezzo-soprano voice, she bridged the gap between traditional Brazilian rhythms like bossa nova and the experimental sounds of psychedelic rock and pop. I personally enjoy her Intimate, stripped-down delivery. Her vocal expression is fragile and touching. The song Lágrimas Negras is off her album Cantar, which is not available on streaming; however, you can find the record on YouTube, unfortunately, without the great song Lágrimas Negras https://youtu.be/0iZ_Te5CKVE?si=1IScX6CjoYPdb1Im

Jazz

Homage to Dima. Thank you sir. MADE IN THE USA

Beastie boys, NWA, Boogie Down Productions are also worth checking out.

'"Some random 80s R&B soul and Funk songs I enjoy"

These two gentleman have written of some of my favorite songs, including Blue Moon, a song sung by both Elvis and Dean Martin. They must have received God's grace.

Originally dedicated to Houston Texas music. Plus two: https://youtu.be/ah6rnjWEFB4 https://youtu.be/K0iGYlKP3UQ