Shakura S’Aida – Takin’ It To The Streets (Doobie Brothers Cover)
Dedicating this wonderful song to all of the Freedom Fighters out there, but most of all my mother, a life long activist who taught her daughters and granddaughters to always stand up and use their voices. You may not know exactly what to say or how to say it, but if you believe that everyone has and deserves the fundamental right to live their life freely without a fear/threat of violence, hatred or oppression, then you have all it takes to stand up and speak up. Let’s live and grow together by supporting our communities together. “Plot. Plan. Strategize. Organize. Properly Mobilize.” Killer Mike
You may have spotted Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised & Canadian-based Shakura S’Aida performing at Festivals in Dubai, Australia, Rwanda or Russia, in her 4 woman tribute to Nina Simone, ‘The Nina Project’ or in shows like Schitt’s Creek, Titans & Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker. From her beginnings as world music band Kaleefah’s lead singer, this versatile vocalist and consummate entertainer has blown audiences away with her scorching vocal style, uncanny ability to deliver powerful original songs and to get deep into the guts of the most venerable standard.
Shakura’s long-simmering career initially moved into high gear in 2008 with a triumph at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, when she earned the runner-up position, competing against more than 100 bands from more than 20 different countries. In the past 11 years since, her tour schedule has taken her to almost 30 countries
Shakura S’Aida has been consistently thrilling audiences with her powerful pipes for years, most recently as a guest host on CBC Radio 2’s Weekend Morning. As a veteran of the international music scene, she’s performed both as a featured artist with musicians like Jimmy Smith, Lee Oskar (WAR), Bettye LaVette and Keb Mo’, as well as an award winning solo artist.
After a 8 year hiatus, Shakura is back in the studio; this time with co-producers Donna Grantis (Prince/3 rd Eye Girl), Keb’ Mo’ and Roger Costa (Jeff Healey). The new album features collaborations with international artists including Eric Gales and Lee Oskar.
Whether she’s speaking Swiss-German, French or English, Shakura instantly connects with her audience — and at the same time richly demonstrates the multiculturalism that Canada prides itself on.
Much Love and Appreciation to everyone to who contributed to this video, but especially to Paige Armstrong who is a wicked guitarist and proved to be a patient and even ‘wickeder’ video producer/editor/director and to Brooke Blackburn for beautiful sound production and much needed guidance. Special shoutout to Producer Howard Ayee for invaluable expertise along the way. Band Paige Armstrong Guitar Brooke Blackburn Guitar Robin Claxton Cajon Cecile Doo-Kingue Lead Guitar Roger Williams Bass Photos & videos provided by Zoé-Blue Coates Alejandra Ribera Karl Schmed Mark Stenzler.
Thank you to all the beautiful friends & artists who shared their talent and time so willingly: Bettye Lavette Shamakah Ali Raoul Bharouth Daunette Bailey Dee Baptiste Carl Cassell Annika Chambers-Deslaurier Zoé-Blue Coates Roger Costa Doug Cox Russell Day Paul Deslaurier Élise, Juliette & Zoé Penelope Andrea England Bennett Gibson Cristie Healey-Costa Derek Healey Raha Javanfar Charlotte Januska Peter Katz Treasa Levasseur Samantha Martin Kevin Morris Patrick Nichols Terrie Odabi Sean Patterson Tremani Polk Alejandra Ribera Talia Schlanger Gloria Schmed Karl Schmed De.
If you would like to get involved with or donate to some of the great organizations who are providing support to those who are “Takin’ It To The Street”, I’ve included some suggestions below; please feel free to leave more suggestions for potential organizations (especially global initiatives) in the comment section.
Black Lives Matter Canada https://blacklivesmatter.ca/
Black Live Matter (US) https://blacklivesmatter.com/
We Are the Stronghold https://www.wearethestronghold.com/
Me Too https://metoomvmt.org/
The Native Women’s Association of Canada https://www.nwac.ca/
Black Boys Code https://blackboyscode.ca/
Marsha P. Johnson Institute https://marshap.org/
When We All Vote https://www.whenweallvote.org/register/
Know Your Rights https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/wh…
Other suggestions available here: https://nowtoronto.com/news/black-org… https://news.artnet.com/art-world/whe…
Much Love and Appreciation to everyone to who contributed to this video, but especially to Paige Armstrong who is a wicked guitarist and proved to be a patient and even ‘wickeder’ video producer/editor/director and to Brooke Blackburn for beautiful sound production and much needed guidance. Special shoutout to Producer Howard Ayee for invaluable expertise along the way. Band Paige Armstrong Guitar Brooke Blackburn Guitar Robin Claxton Cajon Cecile Doo-Kingue Lead Guitar Roger Williams Bass Photos & videos provided by Zoé-Blue Coates Alejandra Ribera Karl Schmed Mark Stenzler.
Thank you to all the beautiful friends & artists who shared their talent and time so willingly: Bettye Lavette Shamakah Ali Raoul Bharouth Daunette Bailey Dee Baptiste Carl Cassell Annika Chambers-Deslaurier Zoé-Blue Coates Roger Costa Doug Cox Russell Day Paul Deslaurier Élise, Juliette & Zoé Penelope Andrea England Bennett Gibson Cristie Healey-Costa Derek Healey Raha Javanfar Charlotte Januska Peter Katz Treasa Levasseur Samantha Martin Kevin Morris Patrick Nichols Terrie Odabi Sean Patterson Tremani Polk Alejandra Ribera Talia Schlanger Gloria Schmed Karl Schmed Dexter Thompson Bill Wax Cindy Wilson
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