Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2022 . The Passing of a True Genius . I’ve just learned of the death at age 79 of Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, known as Vangelis. As Vangelis, he was my favorite modern composer. Most of us first heard Vangelis when Carl.Sagan used some of his powerful music in ‘Cosmos,’ that … Read more
Text by Kitchie Ohh, Copyright 2022 . Photography by Tony Ward . Creative Director: KVaughn . Hair & Makeup: Michael Connor . Photography Assistant: Anthony Colagreco . STICKS AND STONES . My parents gave me a name when I came into this world. In the decades since, I have answered to that and many … Read more
Under The Banner of Heaven (Abyss – Part One) By A.H. Scott . “You’ll never take back our country with weakness. You have to show strength, and you have to be strong.” – Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, January 6th, 2021[1] Overview of the Sixth Hearing – June 28th 2022 “The Walls … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2022 . Behind The Scenes With Shanell Verandez . On Sunday, July 31, 2022, two very talented creatives: KVaughn and Shanell Verandez booked an Uber from their homes in West Philly and took the 40 minute drive to my studio in Elkins Park for a much anticipated photo shoot. Ms … Read more
Text by Shanell Verandez, Copyright 2022 . Photography by Tony Ward. Copyright 2022 . Assistant to Photographer: Anthony Colagreco . Creative Director: KVaughn . A Simple Lady With a Complex Soul . “I am an Afro Cuban-Brazilian Opera Singer/Violist/Model straight outta of Philly, Pa. Born and raised a Musician with a degree in Music Performance … Read more