Coughing_Chelsie_Francart

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==== My name is obviously Chelsie. I am taking this class because art is a beautiful thing. Everyone is an artist in some way, shape or form. Art comes in varieties of styles as well. The purpose of art, in my opinion, is to put beauty into peoples lives. My boyfriend's name is Eric. He is a U.S. Marine. I miss him terribly, because he is in North Carolina. I will see him soon though. Yippee! I want to record a song and send it to him, expressing my creative self. Music is my most favorite form of art. I love to sing, and I rock at it as well. I can sing any genre... however, I prefer to stay away from "singing" screamo, because it is extremely harsh on the vocal chords. I am going to see KISS on September 2nd, 2010. How exciting? My life is a story that I am excited to tell, but ONLY if you are worthy. Ha.

Cute cat -BEN

I want your cat Scarlett

I'm going to the Packer game tomorrow I think thats exciting! - Megan

good luck! from awesome albert

I am too lazy to read your essay, anyway, see you next week! "Stumbling" Steve

Well you have to come see me where I work in order to get that haircut! =) Cuddly Cora.

I'm going to see KISS as well and I can't wait!! - Diving Dee  Hey there coughing. I hope we have fun together in class. Calling Corinna

I am not going to lie... your kitty looks alittle scared! lol Have fun at the concert and see you in class ~talking tracy HI COUGHING CHELSIE NICE TO MEET YOU ! JUMPING JUSTIN

Hope you have fun at the concert. Clapping Crystal

What a happy looking cat!! ~Kickin Kelly

I super jealous you get to see KISS have lots of fun ~Marvelous Myriah~

Hey Myriah I do think that that was the best pic for you to use.~Tripping Tara~

Hello Coughing Chelsie. How you doing? Cooling Crystal

Yur cat looks scared - Joey

music is my most favorite form of art also, but i dont like to sing. -kassandra

your cat looks cute. ~kayla

nice to meet you, this class should be veryyy fun. you get to see KISS tomorrow?!?! IM JEALOUS. -Jaleesa

that's gotta be cool going to see KISS hope you have fun. ~Teresa Good Luck & nice to meet you! -Megan Coe

My Artist presentation is about Asha Bhosle. I chose her solely to the fact that there are new owners at work and they are Indian and speak Hindi. They're teaching me their language. Her voice is unique so that's why it stood out to me. Her music is very unique because it sticks to the traditional style of music by incorporating risky lyrics. She has won over 40 awards (about 50). Also the first Indian singer to be nominated for a Grammy Award.

She is a whopping 77 years old! (and still performing)... Her most recent album was released in 2008 at age 75 called Precious Platinum.

She's sang and written over 12,000 songs. Indian people see her as a great performer because of her graceful aging throughout the years and her risky lyrics of love and lust. She can even sing her songs in over 18 languages! PHENOMENAL! 1952 is when her career finally saw motion.

There are many sources/websites in which one can find information about her: http://asha-bhosle.tripod.com/ She's been very involved with the Indian movie world. With over 1,000 playback performances. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0080427/ http://www.indianmelody.com/ashabhosle.htm

Music Links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKMCyF4hWmI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-kwfwLE-Ps&feature=related (7:56) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33vf-JIuDhc (play for class). Dum Maro Dum = Take Another Toke http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKbXQO9v4qw (play for class). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL4GbVbis4Y&feature=related

Pictures: http://asha-bhosle.tripod.com/gallery.htm

Asha Bhosle Award
In recognition of Asha's extraordinary talent and her services to the field of music, the Asha Bhosle Award has been instituted in 2002. The first recipient of the award is none other than Lata Mangeshkar

How do you thing Asha has influenced Indian culture? Do you here any distinct features in her music that can be linked to American music? Who are some relevant American Musicians who would equally compare to Asha's standards/accomplishments? How often is it that you listen to music you barely understand? Do you enjoy her vocals/what is your opinion on her music?