Wow! I don’t have a clue why I didn’t know Angela could play percussion so well. Her timing was impeccable.Loved her vocals and tunes. She was one of the greats in my eyes.. much like Phyllis Hymen & Gwen Guthrie ,who all sadly past away suddenly also. Gwen could play many instruments & wrote & produced many of her classics. May they all rest in peace.🙏🏼❤
WOW!! I never realized that Angela Bofill was a percussionist I am truly shocked right now. I thought that she was just a great vocalist. “Tonight I Give In” was a big hit in 1983 which is the year I graduated from High School.
Omg, I did not know she passed away. I love “I tried” I think that’s the name of the song. She had an incredible soulful voice. She wrote that song when she was like 16. She sings that song with such passion. Will Downing remade it, and his version is good, but it’s not the passion of Angela’s version. RIP angel, I’m so glad I was able to listen to her music. She will definitely be missed
Nobody can sing that song like her. Hard to believe she was in HS when she wrote it (I Try). So very talented and should've gotten more recognition. RIP Angie 🙏🏽
@@kevinduncansr4491 Not comparing, just stating that she was a true vocalist in every sense of the word. Of course thee others were great as well…but Angie was make great music, before they came on the scene.
Seeing Angela Bofill play percussion makes me even more in AWE of her incredible talents Rest in Heaven Angela! Your spirit, angelic voice, music and legacy live on! 🙏🏾💕♬🎤🥁🎶
What? I didn’t my know she died. I came to see if this was before or after her stroke. I was hoping she was better. I’m sort of young you can say…. I was just a baby or not even born when she came out. However I fell in love with her music like everyone else. Wow very sad news, I was looking to hear the opposite. Thanks for sharing.
@@nishamarley1416 you're welcome! A sad irony. On Sunday June 23rd, I saw Angela's "Unsung" episode from 2012 on TVOne for the first time. I found out so much about Angela that I didn't know and was curious, so I looked her up. I hoped to find out good news about Angela being in good health and returning to singing, even if only on a small scale, following her second stroke in 2007 and found out about her passing. Amazing that Angela lived 17 years after her second stroke! Angela was such a treasure who leaves a great legacy of amazing singing, songwriting and an effervescent, warm spirit.💕
@@nishamarley1416 , here is the link to Angela's amazing performance on Johnny Carson in 1979! I'm still in awe of it! I mush have watched it at least 100 times since last Sunday! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yijjUpv2ml8.html&start_radio=1😊💕♬🎤🎶
@@nishamarley1416, here's link to her life celebration service which was on Friday, June 30th. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NlLeif_jl5k.html
I first saw Angela in a free concert in NYC'S Central Park. She was the opening act for Gato Barbieri. People did not know who she was. But I did. That's who I wanted to see. After Angela's performance, EVERYONE knew who Angela was. She tore the house down!!! Rest in peace. 🙏
I saw her at the World Trade Center before 9/11. She was one of the musicians performing on Wednesdays as a part of Jazz Wednesdays sponsored by CD 101.9 (I miss that station). She definitely performed and loved the audience. It was my privilege to see her perform live. My prayers go out to her family.
Such a PHENOMENAL artist (Songwriter/Musician/Singer). She blessed us with her artistry. I'm heartbroken at her passing. One of mt ALl-TIME FAVORITE singers.
Omg this brings back memories I had her vinyl albums back in the day! Makes me try to see her beauty an wonderful music that she graced us with. Truly a Jazz Queen! Melba Moore, Physics Hyman, to list a few great ones Me lab's still amongst us. Jersey Strong!
I never knew she played instruments. I saw this video about 3 days ago. Had no idea that the next day, she would no longer be with us. She passed on my birthday. A true talent that will be cherished by fans like myself. Rest well, Miss. Bofill
I agree with the first comment I didn't even know Angela Bofill played instruments and let alone drums! Amazing! She was very beautiful and her vocals were unquenchable fire💯 she had a signature sound you knew it was her! We're going to miss her! Much love to our sister Angela Bofill!!❤❤
Here’s another rare find……. first it was Chaka Khan on drums I saw on a video. Now it’s Angie Bofill on percussions!!! all I could think of…… is this where Sheila E got her inspiration from? 🙂🙂😀 I have to find other best female singers played drums! 👍👍👍
wow ms angela I didn't know she can play wow that will been cool she could of collaborated with Shelia E , Mr. Estavedo, and Prince that would of being so dope! I so sad she pass may she RIP and prayers are with her family and friends
Both are wonderful dont compare with sheilia e please keep each one has their talent one excellent a singing the other drum Everyone has their expertise.
Was this since her two strokes??? I ask because I thought her health forced her into early retirement and I notice the grey hair. I never knew she played drums and percussion.
@@brandyw.7943 *"Oye como va" was a signature hit for Santana in the early 1970s. Originally composed by Tito Puente around 1962... Loosely translated means, "How's it Going", "What's up", etc.*
Angela Bofill (born Angela Tomasa Bofill in New York City on 2 May 1954; died 13 June 2024) was an American singer-songwriter of Cuban-Puerto Rican heritage.
American music forms: Spirituals, Blues, Ragtime, Jazz, Country, Gospel, Bluegrass, Folk, Rock n Roll, Doo-Wop, Soul, Funk, Disco, Punk, House and of course Rap and Hip Hop---all enjoy well documented African American roots coupled with undeniable Black American influence---whether directly or indirectly.. Latinos -- Puerto Ricans particularly -- please explain how you co-created or co-invented yet another installment in the legacy of Black Musical expression known as Rap and Hip Hop, yet didn't co-create or co-invent any of the elements of the 14 or so African American music forms that predated it? Or why you were nowhere to be found and absent during the creative and inventive foundation outlining the forms of African American musical expression, brilliance and greatness throughout, or even prior to the previous 14 or so African American music forms that are mentioned above yet then, all of a sudden--out of nowhere, you folks come along and claim you co-created and co-invented Rap and Hip Hop 50/50 half n half (which is the evidence-free and utter nonsense being peddled by Dr. Derrick Colon, Fat Joe and numerous un-informed latinos---claims you all never mentioned or verbalized during its inception in the early 1970's)---latinos claims of "50/50--half & half co-creation and co-invention just don't add up---it makes no sense and are increasingly becoming scrutinized and debunked--widespread. Make it make sense Latinos.
