February 24, 2010 by Jamal Mathis.

It was a regular day on that Monday (Feb. 22, 2010) when my vehicle clutch pedal went out. I was about to bag out of my parking space when all of a sudden, the clutch pedal was stuck to the floor and wouldn’t come up. I was glad that I wasn’t stranded on the side of the road. I went back inside and called the auto service company to come out and tow my vehicle to get it fixed. I asked them how much would it cost to get it fixed, and they told me around $65o.00, but if I had to get the clutch pedal replaced, it would be between $1200-$1300. I knew that would set me back a bit, but praise God, my total bill was $776.28. My clutch didn’t have to be replaced, the cylinder of the clutch needed to be fixed. All the other fees was for labor, towing, and parts. I needed a vehicle to get from point A to point B, so it didn’t take a long time for them to fix the vehicle.

When the towing company came to my place to tow the vehicle, the auto service company was about to close, so we headed back to another auto service company so they can fix it. It was on the other side of town. When we arrived, most of the mechanics weren’t present for me to talk to, so I called there main phone line and spoke with a representative. Unfortunately, I had to keep the vehicle their so they can work on it the next day, but it was done. The towing company dropped me back home, and during the way, I started a conversation with him. His name was Mark. He was a cool guy, and really enjoyed his job. I invited him to one of my upcoming shows so he can check me and my band out. He gladly accepted and said he would also invite his family.

I didn’t know from a minor breakdown of my vehicle, I would make a connection. However, all things happen for a reason right? So from now on, I’m going to take life as it comes. No matter what happens good or bad, I will look for the positive out of every situation. How about you? Let me know if you experienced something like this. Talk to you later.

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February 7, 2010 by Jamal Mathis.

Barnabas Oroka Wamao comes to you as a chaste Tenor, second Born of the wamao’s ABC. Abigael, Barnabas, and cleopas. Barnabas is a mold of his late father (Wilfred Wamao Ongwenyi.) A musician, a teacher and Izri choir director, he captivated his son to that love of sacred songs. Barnabas hails from the great Republic of Kenya, he is a major vocalist, song writer, and producer. Praise to be almighty! Psalm 100. Currently Barnabas is working on an album “Footsteps” a solemn tribute to a man who God chose to give talent and then decided to split it in half for his son. Songs on the album are total collections of hymns that dad loved to train his choir and fortunately they happen to be those loved by most congregations. These specific hymns talk about love, peace, true and, dedication to our maker. However, have been rearranged from their original style to the next level. Many artists might perceive hymns as a forgotten case, but to Barnabas they are food to his soul, a parody uprooted from his father. “Dad’s volume 8 cassette always makes me want to cry” “Footsteps” cd would not come any better time than this, when our current society is so pe perplexed. Barnabas is tirelessly working to make sure his peers get to that kingdom of heaven, he also hopes that this music he presents will speak life to your dead issues. Barnabas first took stage at 10 with a junior choir that his dad began to train when no one else could at Nyanchwa Seventh Day Schools. (Naps) they ended up recording a single. Since then Barnabas has not rested on pulling together musical notes, in high school he joined men’s chorus later joined the jazz and ensemble which travelled to Carnegie Hall in New York City 2005. Later back in Minnesota he had a tremendous opportunity to sing in the Ordway performing Arts Center. In November 2008, Barnabas collaborated with Jamal Mathis a jazz legend (Pianist, Composer and Producer) and other gospel singers at the Dallas Convention Center for a benefit Concert. Barnabas is also looking forward to teaming up with R&J on an upcoming cd the duet (….) Barnabas is so glad to take the advent word in this generation, be it any day of the week, any minute of the hour or any second of a minute. He’s always prepared. Barnabas’s style music is being shaped day by day and hoping to be bring you more soulful music. He is unstoppable and surely this cd won’t be his last. “Foosteps” cd release. Coming to stores near you 2010. Stay tuned and May the Lord meet your needs today. “I encourage each and all to listen to music as much as you use water, for it is essential to your soul” -Barnabas Oroka Wamao

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