{"id":3499,"date":"2025-05-01T04:33:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T04:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/?p=3499"},"modified":"2025-05-01T04:33:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T04:33:33","slug":"goodnews-may-2025-good-to-hear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/2025\/05\/01\/goodnews-may-2025-good-to-hear\/","title":{"rendered":"goodnews may 2025 \u2013 good to hear"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jackie Venson<\/a>
\nYoung Jam from The Love Anthology<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve just been introduced to Jackie Venson by a chance aquantance on a restaurant terrace: if there ever was a female Prince, here she is! Born in 1990 in Austin, Texas, she graduated from Berklee College in 2011 and went on to become a notable singer-songwriter and guitarist, realizing has released five studio albums to date. \u201cSteering away from familiar Southern blues-funk tropes,. Venson copped a bit of Prince\u2019s sexy synch swagger, a welcome addition that kept the music sounding fresh. Another element she borrowed from Prince is a sense of casual virtuosity.\u201d (Rolling Stone)
\nVenson Records<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mrozu<\/a>
\nFeaturing DGE – Poligon<\/strong>
\nTime for a bit of funk now that the weather is warmer: \u0141ukasz B\u0142a\u017cej Mr\u00f3z (born July 22, 1986) better known under the stage name Mrozu, is a Polish singer, composer and producer from Wroclaw. As a vocalist, and a keyboarder, he performs music of type described as “on the border of pop and R&B\u201d. He\u2019s a big star in his country and sings in several idioms: listening to Mrozu reminds us that good music is good in any language!
\nMystic Productions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coco Jones<\/a>
\nThe 1st TERRELL Show Concert (Full Show)<\/strong>
\nCoco Jones has captivated the world with her timeless artistry, sensjal voice and emotive songs t become R&BR\u2019s breakout artist. Raised in Nashville, TN by a mother who wa also a singer, and a father who played in the NFL, she learned early the importance of folowing one\u2019s dreams and began recording at the age of nine. In 2024, she was nominated for five Grammy Awards. Her visibility has made nher a role model for beautiful and talented dark-skinned Black women.
\nDef Jam<\/strong><\/p>\n

3YOONI<\/a>
\nSaid<\/strong>
\nThe 3 in 3YOONI refers to the Arabic letter \u0639 “ayn”, which like an inverted 3. 3YOONI translates to “my eyes”. Identity, language, racism and orientalism: these are topics that Yassin Mahdi, who was born in Baghdad and grew up in the Swiss canton of Grisons, critically examines in his music project 3YOONI (pronounced ayuni). Yassin Mahdi was born in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Due to the war, his parents fled Iraq with him and his little sister and came to Switzerland. His music is classified as \u201calternative electronic\u201d.
\nIrascible Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

Asaf Avidan<\/a>
\nFilmed Concert (Live at the Acropolis)<\/strong>
\nAsaf Avidan is an Israeli singer and songwriter born in Jerusalem. He was raised in Jamaica, and currently resides in Europe. From 2006 to 2011, he was part of the band Asaf Avidan & the Mojos, independently releasing three studio albums. Saf Avidan has released 7 studio albums which receibed multiple Gold and Platinum awards. He has headlines the largest festivals in Europe and sold out his own tours over the past decade. What an extraordinary voice!
\nTelmavar Records<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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