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Luther was always in fine form, making jokes, bring humor to the sessions while displaying an amazing ‘ear’ for harmonies that was clearly one of his greatest gifts. Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards were working diligently on perfecting Chic’s ‘sound’ in preparation for hitting the road, circa early ’78. My good friend Josh Pridgen (a former member of the group The Reflections and a die-hard Aretha Franklin fan, a passion we clearly shared) worked there in the evenings so I’d often stop by to chat about music and stop in to see who was around. ![]() 52nd St., four blocks from where Luther and I lived. I got a chance to see Luther in action in the studio around this time: I fondly recall stopping in at Chic rehearsals at a studio on W. As if it were yesterday, I can remember sitting in his living room, listening to old Dionne and Aretha albums, playing cards (gin rummy, which I always always lost!), yes, back then, munching on some Kentucky Fried Chicken! Luther would share with me his dreams of being in the studio with Dionne, Aretha and Diana Ross – and of showing audiences how much he loved to perform by going on the road. ![]() We quickly discovered our mutual love for the divas – especially Aretha and Dionne, my longtime favorites and clearly among Luther’s primary musical influences. Quite naturally, being neighbors, we would run into each other a lot. A year later, it would become a trio and after we discovered we lived in adjoining buildings, one of my fondest memories was seeing the group open for Marvin Gaye at Radio City Music Hall. We were there in publicist Simo Doe’s office at Atlantic Records in the 75 Rockefeller Plaza building, me, Luther, Anthony, Diane, Christine and Theresa – for at the time, the group Luther was a quintet. publication! Not that he hadn’t had any dealings with us Brits: a few years earlier, he had worked with David Bowie and no doubt that association that opened quite a few doors for him. It was for Britain’s “Blues & Soul” magazine and Luther was just enthralled that he was actually being interviewed for a U.K. That was the year we did our very first interview. Someone of my generation, someone with whom I must have spoken dozens of times ever since we discovered we were neighbors on W. But nonetheless, it’s just tough realizing that someone who was a part of my life for almost 30 years is gone. I dealt with that when I first learned that Luther had a stroke in April 2003 just weeks after we spoke for the last time when I was writing his bio for the “Dance To My Father” album. I can’t say that I was completely surprised or shocked. Visit: edited version of a feature that was originally published on a previous iteration of in 2005). Keep ‘your house a home’ and learn how to prevent a diabetes health-related complication from occurring. This Luther tribute podcast remembers the moments, the music, the man and the motivation to ensure that no one has to struggle with diabetes alone or in silence. Divabetic, who worked with Vandross for more than 14 years, hosts this hour long tribute podcast featuring Alfa Anderson, Ivan Hampden, Jr., Jeff James from SONY MUSIC, Seveda Williams, Dave Jones, Darren Margo and Luther fans from around the world.ĭivabetic, the organization inspired by Luther’s diabetes journey revisits the late singer’s career in the decade of sparkle, divas and big hair to celebrate the artistry of the prolific singer-songwriter and record producer. ![]() The album earned Vandross two Grammy Award nominations in 1982 - “Best New Artist” and “Best R & B Vocal Performance, Male.” In addition, the album includes his rendition of Dionne Warwick’s “A House Is Not A Home” which became one Luther’s signature songs, while it received attention for its transformation into an "epic" since its duration was extended to seven minutes. Throughout the ’80’s, Luther Vandross released 6 consecutive platinum/double platinum albums on Sony’s Epic Records label starting with his debut album as a solo performer, Never Too Much, in 1981. His distinctive brand of satin smooth vocal magic moved international audiences and continues to touch people to this day. Luther Vandross was a musical master whose style has influenced an entire generation of today's vocalists. Divabetic remembers the 8 year anniversary of losing a legend, the late Luther Vandross (ApJuly 1, 2005) with this special podcast, Tribute to Luther Vandross, celebrating his career during the 1980s. Even then, "14 days of quarantine will apply to everyone, including those who have been vaccinated or recovered," Spahn added.įurthermore Germany classifies several regions as high risk, including Austria, the United Kingdom and parts of Ireland, Belarus, Croatia, and Ukraine. Germany has declared South Africa as a "virus variant area" and, as of Friday night (Nov 26,2021), airlines will only be allowed to transport German nationals and permanent residents from the country, Health Minister Jens Spahn tweeted. They may cease self-isolating if they can produce a negative test result on the fifth day. Arrivals from high-risk areas without proof of full vaccination or recovery must quarantine for 10 days. Before setting off, individuals must register digitally. Those arriving from designated high-risk and dangerous virus variant regions must meet additional criteria. ![]() Vaccinations from outside the EU are not accepted yet.įor more information, visit the Covid Certificate platform.Īs a general rule, anyone arriving in Germany - whether by airplane, car, train or ship - must present either a negative test result, proof of vaccination, or documentation proving their recovery from Covid-19. At this stage, however, only Covid-19 vaccination records performed by an official, government-mandated body within the European Union can be logged on the certificate. The document is issued by test centers and health authorities, and has been available in all EU member states since July 1. It shows that individuals have either been fully vaccinated, tested negative for the virus or recovered from the disease. To ease EU travel, the European Parliament approved a digital Covid certificate that has been rolled out across the entire bloc. All travelers to and within Europe, the EU and the Schengen Area are strongly advised to consult the official guidance and regulations of local, state and national authorities in the relevant countries. It serves as a reference and is subject to change at any time. Please note: The information listed here is not exhaustive. Grey regions signify areas where insufficient data is available. Three colors - red, orange and green - denote high-, medium- and low-risk areas in the bloc. The EU has introduced a traffic light system for a better overview of the epidemiological situation in individual member states. The European Union COVID traffic light system In addition, EU countries have implemented a wide variety of social distancing rules, curfews and mask-wearing rules. Member states may require a negative Covid test upon arrival, or mandate a quarantine period after entry. Please note that every member state maintains its own rules for granting entry to third country travelers already within the EU or Schengen zone. You can also download the Reopen EU smartphone app for up-to-date information on the go. Here is an overview of the latest rules and most important information.Īn overview of EU travel measures, including information on the EU Digital Covid Certificate, is available via the European Commission website.ĭetailed information regarding quarantine rules, testing requirements and more in the EU's 27 member states - along with non-EU Schengen countries Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland - can be accessed through the Reopen EU platform. Tourism in Europe has been picking up - albeit under somewhat strict rules in certain cases. ![]() Meanwhile, the UK allows fully vaccinated tourists not on its red list could enter without needing to quarantine. US authorities currently permit fully vaccinated visitors from the EU and UK back into the country. For several months US citizens were able to travel to Europe, but many countries reimposed strict entry rules in September. Tourists from Australia, Canada and New Zealand, among others, can currently travel to many European countries. The situation in each country can change daily, meaning tourists, tour operators, hotels and restaurateurs must remain highly flexible. ![]() But as pandemic regulations are being relaxed in some countries, others are tightening their entry rules again because of the surge of the delta variant and a rise in case numbers. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU.Īcross Europe, many countries have lifted lockdowns and eased travel and entry requirements. Many countries have eased restrictions on everyday life, making tourism possible again this autumn. |
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