I'm back with my picks from the Vibes Music Competition. There are so many entries already and since this session runs for almost 3 weeks I'm sure there will be an insane number of entries - but I'll do my best and hopefully feature some more winners
This entry from @eyesbk222 was the first entry I opened this week and it brought a floodgate of memories to me. I loved the late Lionel Peterson . He died on July 14, 2022 (age 74 years). This is my current age - I turned 74 in August. I looked back on his history and saw that he sang the song Jabulani Africa which is a song written by the icon PJ Powers.
How incredible to learn that my daughter @edenmichelle had dinner with PJ Powers this week.
PJ is 64 years old and still looks so young and vibrant - not sure what her secret is.
Eden with PJ Powers - the South African icon
You can listen to the @eyesbk222 cover of Lionel Peterson's song Peace here
eyesbk222 singing a cover of Peace
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Next on my radar is the much loved and popular @obaro. He has been an amazing ambassador for Vibes and onboarded many fellow musicians.
In his own words "I'm a pianist, drummer, guitarist, vocalist and a music coach.
A chemist, and a music addict that loves to explore and get more better at what he does." and he lives true to this.
His entry this week is an original song that he wrote called My Testimony The lyrics are really beautiful and it's a true testimony of a talented musician.
To the best of my knowledge @Obaro graduated last Friday with a Bsc Chemistry. So congratulations from all of us.
@Obaro entering Vibes even with his studying and completing his degree
You can listen to his entry here
Singing his Testimony and accompanying himself on the piano. Well done
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Original song from @sunsethunter called Remember the Last Time
@sunsethunter - this one is a win! Well done - great original song.
You can listen here
I LOVE the rock style of this vibey original song.
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@edenmichelle - words cannot express how proud I am that you entered Week 20 of Vibes inbetween travelling from Johannesburg South Africa to Capetown and onto Natal to record at the home of our beloved @lizelle whom I have known since the early days of Hive
You can listen to Eden's original song called Echoes here
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No Volveré / Gipsy Kings ( COVER) 🎶@lyon-89🎙🎶 is a definite favourite this week.
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Once again, the newcomers are really good and I need to mention @ellacentric again who has such a lovely voice to listen to.
We have @esongs doing a beautiful cover of an old hymn "How sweet the name of Jesus sounds" - and he has a lovely sound to his voice.
In closing I'd like to mention @lizelle who so kindly hosted Eden when she was in SAfrica to meet the team of East Coast Radio KZN.
For those who might be interested and are thinking of visiting South Africa , @lizelle's airbnb comes highly recommended. You can check it out here
She is a great ambassador of Vibes and recently sent me some beautiful music from Hauser on Cello - and encouraged a Hivean to enter the competition as he covers his music.
Well my seeking has not come to an end and before the Top10 are chosen for Week #20 I hope to have some more of my Picks for you to listen to.
A big shout out to the organisers of Vibes and I hope they're all having a wonderful time in Croatia at the Hive Fest in which our @lordbutterfly is heavily involved in organising. Thanks to @silentscreamer and @verbal-d for your incredible task of sifting through so many wonderful entries.
Yours in music
Pandamama🎶🎵❤️
These are really great picks as usual. I feel like you always find the gems! Thank you for the mention and couldn’t agree more, @lizelle ‘s place really is special and somewhere I hope many get the chance to go stay on their travels to KZN 😊
It was a special time and a privilege Eden! Lovely hearing what you recorded here 💖
Agreed - and you definitely deserve a place on my Panda Picks - and that's not because I am biased. You are an amazing artist ❤️
Wonderful highlight choices @pandamama, you are highly respected and appreciated in our Vibes Music Community and you have given and continue to show so much love. We are grateful for your presence and recognition.
Thank you - and I appreciate that @verbal-d. Still not done with Week 20 haha
Thank you so very much for featuring my song!:) So many great artists here, a great week so far! :)
Definitely stood out for me and I'm glad to be spreading some good songs to the community. Good luck for this week @sunsethuntrer
I listened to all their entries too and they were amazing...Great pick Panda mama 😀
Thank you @jessicaossom - that's a great compliment from a talent such as yours. I always look forward to your entries!! ❤️
Thank you so much ma'am 😊💖
Great picks @pandamama, and thank you so much for the shoutout. It would have been perfect if you were also here💖
I know - but hopefully my turn will come 💕
Hello Pandamama, it's a great honor to have my name on this list.
I'm so so glad to be among the highly respected @pandamama list.
You are sure doing an amazing job and I believe God is the rewarder of good deeds.
Thanks for the well wishes too I'm very grateful.
I congratulate other artists on this radar.. You all are amazing!
Thank you @obaro for your kind words. I'm so happy that I'm able to highlight some amazing artists here. Sadly a few get left on the side because there is so much talent out there. My prayer is that they all keep going strong and see the pot at the end of the rainbow. I appreciate you comments so much - it just makes the time so worthwhile. God bless you!
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Ohhhhhhhh ..I'm so glad to have chosen this song for this seen entry ...trust me it's really a great spirit filled Conscience cause even on Sunday,,before our pastor preach ,he raised the song and my head swell up ...I'm sure the song have ministered to millions of people and I'm a great testimony as well ...Thanks ones again and im sure your daughter will have a great time with the writer of the song ..meanwhile ..please help me ask him what inspire him to write the song and how was the chorus specifically picked by his writing ..😍 I love that song
Which song are you referring to - Jabulani? She wrote that many years ago.
Great selection for the week, not much time I have not followed vibes either.
Did take some time to listen to those you mention each deserving, @sunsethunter bringing original lively music, really wish all well on their musical journey.
Thank you Joan - appreciate your taking time to listen to my selections. Still not finished as week 20 is a long session with Hive Fest taking place - wish I was there. Thanks also for your continued support @joanstewart
Must be great fun to join in at Hive Fest not an option from down here. Good music found to enjoy a quick listen from a selected few, take care and keep enjoying life.
If you don't mind I will like to send you a video of me performing the song in church some months ago ...it was indeed a hlorious ministration ...maybe I can send it to your email or your telegram or on discord
Yes of course you can send it to me - send it on discord