The Beat Moves On

Bop! Bop! Bop! Pop!

As time has changed so has the music that we grow to love. We are always remembering where we were when we first heard that tune and just the way the words made us feel. With the evolution of music we embrace new stages in our lives that help us grow plus become the people we are today. Many say that the type of music you listen to describes your character. Most people find comfort in R&B and Hip Hop because it speaks the true essence of situations while soothing the soul. It is amazing how music moves us.
As we celebrate Black Music Month let’s remember all the history, love and passion put into every song. It moved us then while still moving us now. Pull out those oldie but goodies to feel again.
Enjoy!

Carla Thorpe is the author of commentary works, poems and short stories. Her work can be seen in Stylistic Newspaper, Brown Gurl Online Magazine and other online publications. Carla is currently working on her first book titled “Her Own” due to publish in 2010. She resides in Northern Virginia not too far from her hometown Capitol Heights, Maryland.