Get to Know George Tandy, Jr. George Tandy, Jr is marching in civil soulity and is a leader in the Righteous Music Movement. This Virginia native moved to Ft. Lauderdale a few years back to pursue a music career and he found it in a place you wouldn't normally expect to find a Billboard chart topper...at Starbucks! This smooth, clean-cut gentleman is a musical genius that not only can sing someone out of their panties, [as many Luther fans would say], but he also plays several instruments which include the keyboard and piano to compliment this crooner's vocals. Coming from deep musical roots, his father, George Tandy, Sr is a jazz musician and his step-mother, Candi was a vocal coach and artist developer. Tandy, Jr. was known as a hip hop dancer privy to getting his "John Legend" on. His first release, "March" is consistently hitting the airwaves across the country and peaked at #3 on the Billboard R&B charts in March 2014. Tandy'...

The Soul of Young Folks As I sit here trying to type my weekend synopsis with an very active 8 month old at bay, I had a revelation as it relates to the soul of young folks...In addition to my baby boy, I have a 15 year old son named Shaq, a genius named Troy, who is 12 and Nya, my beautiful, witty 10 year old daughter. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of spending some one on one QT with each. [I had just return from a week long trip on the other side of the country and so I know that I needed to spend time catching up with them on their academics, activities and don't forgetttt the school gossip/drama scene]...(typos due to the baby). We all decided this past weekend would be 'movie weekend'. So, what I discovered about my children over this course of time was this...the movies that they chose reflected their personality, heart and the very essence of who they are. The true soul of my babies came through as we watched each selected pick. First up on Friday...

L.A. L.A. the Big City of Dreams As I arrived to LAX just a few days ago to meet my fiancee, Gerald. I stepped off the plane into a land of opportunity, a land where diverse meetings of minds, beautiful people and the sunshine meet. I was greeted with a kiss, meetings about screenplays, movies and development of brands with Hunter Kelly Entertainment. Being with the love of my life, I admire his work and his work ethic. This man is a beast in the comedy world and I was so blessed to be in the midst of some of his biggest moments and even more is yet to come!!!! I had to drop a quick note as I sit in our hotel room in Hollywood. We're so thankful to God for all that he is doing in our lives and the lives of our children. SOUL is truly in the CITY and I'm elated and humbled to do what I do and for it to be blessed!!! XOXO Mara Hunter P.S. Stay tuned for my interview with R&B Crooner and one of my favorite artists in Soul, Dwele!!!

A Salute to House Icon Frankie Knuckles  Born Frankie Warren Knuckles Jr. on January 18, 1955, the Boogie Down Bronx   native moved to Chi-Town and jumped right into the DJ scene early on, going on to rock the Warehouse, a famed club in Chicago for many years before opening his own Power Planet establishment. Working with Chicago producer and DJ Chip E, Knuckles released his first recording “You Can't Hide” which kicked off his career. Earning the nickname “The Godfather Of House Music,” Knuckles' contributions to the genre grew from that point on and he found success as a sought after DJ who secured residency stints at some of the world's most prestigious dance clubs. In the late 1980s, Knuckles partnered with Judy Weinstein's Def Mix Productions and worked alongside David Morales, Satoshi Tomiie and Hector Romero. In 1991, Knuckles' major label debut  Beyond The Mix  featured his most popular single “ The Whistle Song ” and sparked a spate of rem...

Hunter Kelly Entertainment Brings Music & Comedy Together for a Soul (Sole) Purpose!!!  Join us for the Grand-Opening of the Hunter Kelly Experience. This event is being presented by Hunter Kelly Entertainment, LLC which consists of   music journalist, Mara Hunter , (Springfield, MA native) & Comedian, Actor, Gerald Kelly whose been featured on BET’s Comic View, Comedy Central and Conan O’Brien. Mara Hunter is a music journalist and international writer for several publications. Gerald Kelly is a 20-year comedic veteran with roles in TV, movies and recently was featured on Showtime in the Chocolate Sundaes’ Showtime Special. He’s famously known as “One-Punch” in the movie, “Budz House”. This month’s experience will feature Capone , the Gangsta of Comedy who’s currently touring with the Shaquille O' Neill All Star Comedy Jam, but took time out to come share in the Hunter Kelly Comedy Experience, hosted by fellow, NY King of Comedy, the gree...

NY Kings of Comedy Come to New England Join us for the Grand-Opening of the Hunter Kelly Experience. This event is being presented by Hunter Kelly Entertainment, LLC which consists of music journalist, Mara Hunter , (Springfield, MA native) & Comedian, Actor, Gerald Kelly whose been featured on BET’s Comic View, Comedy Central and Conan O’Brien. Mara Hunter is a music journalist and international writer for several publications. Gerald Kelly is a 20-year comedic veteran with roles in TV, movies and recently was featured on Showtime in the Chocolate Sundaes’ Showtime Special. He’s famously known as "One-Punch" in the movie, "Budz House". This month’s experience will feature Capone , the Gangsta of Comedy who’s currently touring with the Shaquille O' Neill All Star Comedy Jam, but took time out to come share in the Hunter Kelly Comedy Experience, hosted by fellow, NY King of Comedy, the green-eye bandit, Gerald Kelly. These bad boys of comedy wi...

Soul Holiday With Christmas just a few days away, I've been putting the finishing touches on presents, completing my Christmas dinner shopping and spending some much needed time with family and friends. I'm thankful for so much because I realize that there is always someone that has less and if they're able to find happiness with what they have, then why can't I be able to enjoy what God has blessed me with; which is an awesome fiance', wonderful and beautiful children and a healthy and happy family. And isn't sharing love, happiness and peace is what this season is all about? In this season of sharing, I wanted to give the gift of some great holiday music; some new and some not so new, but still and all just right for the soul lover in you. Check out these amazing tunes from two good friends of mine. Aaron Harding & Kem! Aaron Hardin is an incredibly gifted musician that's been on the indie scene for many years. Well known for...