Grapevine

On October 9, 2026October 8, 2026 By ResaIn Music Stars116 Comments

Amy Winehouse?

I think it looks like Amy… a healthy Amy with full cheeks.

She had full lips, tattoos, dark-lined mascara eyes and often a big flower in her hair.

She held her chin behind her wrist, at times.

Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong wrote I Heard It Through the Grapevine in 1966. The next year, Motown stars Gladys Knight and the Pips had a #2 Billboard Hit with it.

In 2006, Amy and Paul Weller did a fabulous live version. I love the juxtaposition between Amy’s brave blues/jazz vocals and Paul’s straight ahead performance.

I drew Amy a couple of years ago for Holly and my series on Rock Stars.

You can check out the article on Holly’s House of Heart!

Amy Winehouse…Beyond Black

Pics taken by Resa – August 10, 2026

The Artist:

From Playdead Cult

(Pretty sure I’m right. Next time I go by, I’ll pop in and make sure)

Fado

On September 6, 2025September 5, 2025 By ResaIn Garage Doors, Music Stars134 Comments

Portuguese Blues

That was how Fado was described to me by a musician. Yet, looking into it, it is that and so much more. It is a proud history of folk song.

The stencil art on this garage door features 2 of the greatest Fado singers, Amalia Rodriguez and Mariza.

Amalia Rodriguez

1920- – 1999

She is the Queen of Fado – Rainha do Fado. To this day she remains the best-selling Portuguese artist in the history of recorded music.

Link to more info about Amalia

In 2021 I found a stunning mural of Amalia.

The Queen of Fado

Mariza

1973 – Present

Internationally beloved icon, Mozambique-born Portuguese singer Mariza has become the currently reigning Rainha do Fado.

Visit Mariza’s official website.

I adore both of the songs, by these Rainhas!!

Pics taken by Resa – April 30, 2025

Toronto, Canada

Stencil Art by:

Frank Zappa

On June 28, 2021 By ResaIn Famous People, Music Stars111 Comments

I found Frank Zappa Today!

I adore the characterization.

The trees and ivy obscured the art and its message.

It says: Stupidity Has A Certain Charm

Ignorance Does Not

I had to take this from an angle. The angle was in the first lane of west bound traffic in the road. I waited until the light was red both ways , then made my moves. Most excitement I’ve had in 2 years!

As a Veggie, I chose this song, my fave vegetable song, ever!

Pics taken by Resa – June 28, 2021

Toronto, Canada

The Artist: unsigned.. I give it up for

Drake & Rough Trade – En Graffe

On June 18, 2021 By ResaIn Music Stars64 Comments

Billboard has named DRAKE; the “Artist of the Decade”

I chose this song by Drake, because it was outta the gate the year after I worked with him, on “Degrassi the Next Generation”. He was a decent person, with respects and good work ethics.