I was telling my friend, about what kind of man I’d like to spend forever with, and he told me very frankly that I might never meet that fellow. I described this future partner of mine as someone who loves sports (mainly basketball, but other sports will do as well), taller than me, someone who is invested in his community, wants to make a difference in the world, donates to philanthropic causes close to his heart, and understands issues of race, diversity, cultural nuances, social disparity, gender, sexuality, as well as other social justice causes. Maybe I’m asking for too much, but I don’t know if I can settle at this point. I’m going to hit 30 in less than 6 months, and I a lot to take inventory of.
Earlier this year, after living over 3 years in Seattle, I was finally introduced to the music of the Blue Scholars. It was an epic experience, one that I wasn’t expecting at all. I had heard about them through various sources, seattle-born friends, SU folk, etc. Since going to a Jesuit institution and being so enmeshed in the culture of social justice and reflection, I came to really appreciate what the Blue Scholars were saying. They were writing music and lyrics that spoke to my heart. Being two minority kids out of UW and making music that respects women, pays homage to their own journeys in American life, and call people towards advocacy and social justice was more than I had imagined music could be about. Every time I see them live, I am blown away. I know I’m too old to be a fan girl, but its hard not to be with these dudes. The two of these men are living proof that socially minded men are out there, and they are smart, witty, funny, and talented. I have hope once again.
Tonight they performed at the Capitol Hill Block Party and then again at the Cafe Vita lounge for KEXP. It is the first time I have seen them without my beloved Jessica, whom I have so many conversations about love, social justice, and the Blue Scholars. We discovered them together, and have gone to see every show of theirs that we are able to see until now. I miss her a lot. We have yet to fight over DJ Sabzi, but the day may come! We love that dude in all of his awkward glory. I’m attaching a video from today’s performance at the KEXP lounge. This is a new song from their upcoming album Cinemetropolis (I think that title is going to stick) and shouts out to all the Seattle neighborhoods.
For those of you who haven’t heard of Blue Scholars, here’s a link to their blog, with the free EP on the right side.
just read this post, i didn’t think it could be possible but you made me appreciate geo and sabzi that much more.
p.s. i think i fit all your requirements for a partner…except for the minor detail that i’m not a man =(
blue scholars are good people.
musical integrity is hard to come by these days.
i think of the quote, “he never said it would be easy. but it would be worth it.”