I'd like to meet:
Some fun, smart and outgoing people from any part of the world and people who like to try new things and meet new people. Readers. writers, academics, travelers and astrology buffs are strongly encouraged!
Music:
Let's see . . . who do I love?? Meshell Ndegeocello,Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, DJ Marlboro, Bjork, Coltrane, Mos Def, Bobby McFerrin, Radiohead, Common, Nine Inch Nails, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yo Yo Ma, Abstract Attractions, Godessa, Fela, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Jill Scott, Cody Chestnutt, John Mayer, Kelis, Res, India Arie, Kayne (love those Chi-town boys, I guess), Guru, Little Brother, Cold Play, De La Soul, Fiona Apple, Frank Sinatra, Operatic Soundtracks (Aida, Porgy and Bess especially), Poe, Dj Cam, DJ Flores, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellinton, Dizzy, John Legend, Bobby Jackson, Diddy and The Killers to name a few. Anything in the vein of Hip-Hop, Classical (with modern arrangements), Neo Soul, 1920-40's Jazz, Alternative Rock and anything musically adventurous.
Movies:
Matrix Triology, Serenity, Love Jones, Anniversary Party, Eternal Sunshine in the Spotless Mind, Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, Devil's Advocate, Thomas Crown Affair, Much Ado About Nothing, Half Nelson, Talented Mr. Ripley,
Television:
Must see tv: America's Next Top Model, Buffy the Vampire, Angel, The Cosby Show and A Different World. Other notables: Girlfriends, Oprah (sometimes), Diddy's Making te Band and Other than that, I just do the regular tv scan and watch what appears amusing. ANTM ROCKS!!
Books:
Lots and lots. . . .and lots!
Heroes:
My mom and Granny are two of my biggest heros. MY friend Robyn and her ma are also heroines. Elaine Brown, Assata Shakur, Ella Baker, Fanny Lou Hammer, Oprah, Martha Stewart Rosa Parks. Basically any woman who perserveres and achieves has my respect and love.