Beyonce: Formation

“Formation” (2016) is a song and music video by Beyonce. It appeared out of the blue on a Saturday afternoon, February 6th – the day before the Super Bowl, where she performed it to kick off her hitherto-unknown world tour.

 

In one glorious scene, a little boy, unarmed, in a hoodie, appears before a line of policemen – who put their hands up!

 

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Justin Nozuka (Japanese/English) [Canadian]

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Known as: Singer-songwriter (Albums: “You I Wind Land and Sea”, “Holly”; Songs: “After Tonight”, “Mr. Therapy Man”, “Golden Train”; Nominated for a Juno for New Artist of the Year)

Performances: After Tonight (Live), Mr. Therapy Man (Music Video),Golden Train (Music Video)
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Judith Hill (Japanese/African-American) [American]

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Known as: Singer-Songwriter (Sang lead on “Heal The World” at Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service; Backup singer on Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” Tour; Composed ballads for Spike Lee’s “Red Hook Summer” film)

Videos: Heal The World, Judith Hill on Brian McKnight Show, Judith Hill – EPK 2011, ET Interviews Judith Hill, I Will Always Be Missing You, Judith Hill Live at the Temple Bar
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Shakira (Lebanese, Catalan Spanish, Italian) [Colombian]

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Known as: Grammy award winning singer-songwriter/musician (Singer: “Hips Don’t Lie”, “Whenever, Wherever”, “Underneath Your Clothes”, “She Wolf”, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”; Albums: “Laundry Service”, “Fijación Oral Vol. 1”, “Oral Fixation Vol. 2”).

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TEENA MARIE (FEAT RICK JAMES)

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SUCKER FOR YOUR LOVE (VIDEO)…

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Native Appropriations: Nelly Furtado’s “Big Hoops” Video: Native dancers represent!

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“Do you know how rare and exciting this moment is? A mainstream music artist used Native influences in her music video, and I HAVE NOTHING NEGATIVE TO SAY!!!!”

 

Be sure to check the behind the scenes video!

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Brian Kent – I’ll Find A Way Music Video

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“In a time when people are struggling to find their own identity, this video speaks to stripping labels, being who you are, anti-bullying and recognizing in the end, we’re all human and here together.”

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