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The one and only original «funk» band in rock history and the one that opened the «funky door» to all the others. Created by the smashing genius Sly Stone! And they top off the VALENCIARTIST’S top 20 Great American Bands!

Sly and the Family Stone was formed in San Francisco by Sylvester Stewart (Sly Stone), a composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer and producer in 1967… Not only were Sly and the Family Stone a fundamental band for funk, but because they were able to open up into other genres like rock, psychedelic, soul and rhythm and blues they became one of the most important groups in the history of popular music. And they were the first multirracial band whose members were men and women as well.

The band’s golden years were 7, from 1967 to 1975. During this time they released seven albums. The second era of the band was from1975 to 1983, with four albums and featuring Sly Stone exclusively. They other members were replaced as needed… In 2010 they ranked 43 in Rolling Stone’s magazine list of the 100 greatest artist. Three of their albums are also listed in Rolling Stone’s magazine best 500 albums of all time. In 1993 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

in 1968 «Everyday People» was released and became their first number one hit… This was a great start for the release of their first album Stand! which sold three million copies (one was mine). The band reached instant fame, with an irresistible image, a group with men women, white and black singing of peace, love, tolerance and all the good things of the existing «hippie» culture and aesthetics. And their music, a blend of funk, soul, rock with influences of R & B, jazz, blues, and pop, and brought to you through a psychedelic prism that rocked the age… Sly and the Family Stone was one of Woodstock’s (1969) greatest acts…

A most worthy Great American Band to close VALENCIARTIST’S Top 20. What do you think?

CHEERS

Welcome 2026!

With humility and deep gratitude, I say ciao bella to 2025 and declare that, thanks to God, it has been a spectacular, phenomenal, and fabulous year. The most precious has been all those I have met, those with whom I have shared, created, toasted with, danced, and sung with. But many good things are coming with 2026. I welcome it with faith and hope. And with the wisdom that God has allowed me to assimilate from each leaf, each tree, and every little piece of His Creation. Beauty and wisdom God has scattered throughout the world, and if we open our eyes and minds, we will see it and know it. But always with an attitude of gratitude in our hearts, for gratitude is the currency of the universe.

May God bless…

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Let me find the beauty You have scattered throughout Creation and the beauty…

Como el humo que se filtra por rendijas muy ocultas,

como la luz que atraviesa por el rincón más oscuro,

y como el agua, fresca y fría que busca su nivel, y fluye por ocultas vías,

así persigo yo tus pasos silenciosos,

tu sombra gris efímera,

tu voz,

y cada palabra que masticas que degustas,

las hago mias…

Y la copa que me brinda vino blanco la levanto a tu salud

amada mía.

C.2022, Francis Bravo Cabrera, 18 JAN 2022, València, España 🇪🇸

Nos despedimos de un gran año pero esperamos las muchas cosas buenas que vendrán en 2026. Con mucho agradecimiento, humildad y amor or doy las gracias por vuestro apoyo y seguimiento. Los artistas vivimos del buen gusto de vosotros y nos place en traeros obras igual de buen gusto. Un fuerte abrazo a todos y mucha salud, paz y fraternidad. Juntos podemos hacer un mundo mejor.

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We bid adieu to a great year (2025) but we look forward to the many good things that will come in 2026. With much gratitude, humility, and love, I wish to thank you for your support and for following VALENCIARTIST. Artists thrive on your good taste, and we take pleasure in bringing you equally tasteful works. A big hug to everyone, and wishing you much health, peace, and brotherhood. Together, we can make a better world.

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GRACIAS – CHEERS

DESEO

¡Quién pudiera ser rey como Gaspar
Seguir la estrella al paso del camino
Tener la fe que mueva los destinos
Fundir el alma en oro hasta adorar!

Y aunque no fuera rey sino juglar
o ave canora de los viejos pinos
que a fuerza de cantar sueños divinos
fundiera en un revuelo Amor y Amar

Y después de la entrega cielo-infierno
Mirra-fervor: la esencia de mi verso
¡Quién pudiera ser una flor de invierno!

Revolar en la luz del universo
Y en la gracia que emana de lo interno
Quemarme a fuego lento como incienso.

©Julie Sopetrán

For everything there is a season,
and a time for every activity under heaven.
A time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted.

A time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to tear down, and a time to build up.
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

A time to scatter stones, and a time to gather them;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to discard.

A time to tear, and a time to mend;
a time to be silent, and a time to speak.
A time to love, and a time to hate:
a time for war, and a time for peace.

(Ecclesiastes 3, from New Catholic Bible)

Please watch the video and tell me what you think of the quotes and of those who I have quoted…

Cheers…

Que la semilla de hoy brille con un mañana feliz,

que el amor que ahora brindamos sea el amor que recibimos,

cada día, cada momento,

en cada grito,

en todo silencio,

la semilla se enfrenta a un futuro incierto,

pero en la esperanza sagrada tendremos acierto.

C.2022, Francesc Bravo Cabrera, 05 de enero 2022, València, España

GRACIAS