Tag Archives: New York City

Sights And Sounds

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Samara Marie

Beautiful Sights And Beautiful Sounds Spirit is the 7th studio album by Earth, Wind & Fire (September 1976, Columbia Records) YouTube Post From Earth, Wind & Fire’s Vevo © 2020 samaramarie.com All Rights Reserved

Posted in Music, Photography | Tagged 1976, 70s Music, Burbank Studios, Central Park, Columbia Records, Earth Wind & Fire, Funk Music, Hollywoood Sound Recorders, Lake, Lew McCreary, Maurice White, Music, Music Producers, Musicians, Nature, New York, New York City, NY, NYC, Philip Bailey, R&B Music, Singers, Soul Music, Spirit, Verdine White, Vevo, Wally Heider Studios 3, Westlake Audio, YouTube | Leave a comment

Numb

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Samara Marie

Numb from the hurt and pain. Numb from the target on my head. Wondering what enemies want to gain? Shameful to think, “What if I’m next?” Racism is to blame For me wondering, if soon, people will say my name? … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Writing | Tagged Courage, Emotions, Feelings, Hope, Hurt, Life, New York City, Pain, Racism, Strength | Leave a comment

Searching By Roy Ayers

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Samara Marie

In honor of Roy Ayers performing at The Blue Note jazz club on April 10th-11th in New York City, I’m sharing one of my favorite songs by Roy Ayers: ‘Searching.’ I’m excited to watch him perform live. © 2018 samaramarie.com … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged 1976, Album, Blue Note, Blue Note Jazz Club, Jazz, Jazz Club, Manhattan, Music, New York City, NYC, Polydor Records, R&B, Roy Ayers, Soul, Ubiquity, Vibrations | Leave a comment

‘Haiku And Happiness’

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Samara Marie

‘Haiku And Happiness’ Upon daylight’s end, Enter night’s heavenly shade. Bliss be upon me. I’ve always been mesmerized by the beauty of the night. It’s beautiful, dark hue, with stars that I can wish upon. Heaven’s eyes that … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Poetry, Writing | Tagged Alone, Beauty, Chance, Day, Daylight, Dreams, Gavin Christopher, Haiku, Happiness, Heaven, Herbie Hancock, Hope, Jazz, Journey, Life, Los Angeles, Music, New York City, Nighfall, Night, Opportunity, Peace, Poetry, Relocation, Self, Self Love, Self Pride, Serenity, Stars, Travel | Leave a comment

“Beauty is not caused. It is.” -Emily Dickinson

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Samara Marie

“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.” -Edgar Allen Poe All photos were taken with my Blackberry Q10 Smartphone. Photo Credit: Samara Marie Douglas I went for a long walk in … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Beautiful, Beauty, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, California, Central Park, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson, Happiness, Harlem, John Keats, Joy, Long Beach, Nature, New York, New York City, Outdoors, Peace, Prospect Park, Water | Leave a comment

Roy Ayers Live at the Brewhouse Theater in 1992

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Samara Marie

Roy Ayers will be performing live at SOB’s in New York City on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 SOB’s 204 Varick Street New York, New York 10014 212-243-4940 http://www.sobs.com Twitter: @SOBs Video Uploaded to You Tube by Inspetor Montrachet on Jan. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Entertainment, Jazz, Legend, Music, New York City, Roy Ayers, SOB's, Vibraphone | Leave a comment

The Magic of the Night

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Samara Marie

Inspiration to Write Comes in All Forms Porto Bello Restaurant on Friday, October 25, 2013 9 pm 6 Individuals ‘The Magic of the Night’ Funny how magic happens, when nightfall engulfs the sky. Six sophistocated souls become one, before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Birthday, Celebration, City Life, Conversation, Dinner, Emotions, Feelings, Food, Friendship, Greenwich Village, Happiness, Inspiration, Life, New York City, Night, Poetry, Porto Bello Restaurant | Leave a comment

‘Strong Hold’

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Samara Marie

‘Strong Hold’ Strong hold. Since I’ve returned to you, You’ve held me forever in your arms. Strong hold. I’m lost in your embrace. Lost in your love. Lost, but I see the light. I see the happiness that only you … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Acceptance, East Harlem, Happiness, Harlem, Joy, Life, Love, New York City, Peace, Poetry, Spanish Harlem | Leave a comment

Harlem Is My Home And My Love

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Samara Marie

Posted in Photography | Tagged 125th Street, Apollo, Central Park, City Life, Culture, East Harlem, El Barrio, Google, Harlem, Harlem Meer, Lenox Lounge, Minton's Playhouse, New York City, Photography, Pride, Showman's, Spanish Harlem, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, West Harlem | Leave a comment

April 4th at 40 Years (The Birthday Poem)

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Samara Marie

Earlier today, I took a stroll through my old neighborhood, and it felt so good. It seemed like everywhere I went, there were friendly hellos and smiles. Today is April 4, 2012…my 40th birthday, and I was surrounded by love. … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Birthday, Emotions, Happiness, Harlem, Joy, Love, New York City, Peace, People, Poetry | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: New York City

Sights And Sounds

Numb

Searching By Roy Ayers

‘Haiku And Happiness’

“Beauty is not caused. It is.” -Emily Dickinson

Roy Ayers Live at the Brewhouse Theater in 1992

The Magic of the Night

‘Strong Hold’

Harlem Is My Home And My Love

April 4th at 40 Years (The Birthday Poem)

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