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Tune in to our broadcast tonight at 10:30 pm when we discuss the upcoming "Celebrating Art!" this Tues. May 28, 2013. 

David will be presenting part 1 of "Dave and Diana's June Moon" a live concert filmed at the Gershwin Hotel in NYC featuring singers Diana Navarro and David Giardina performing some classic American pop songs including "The Nearness of You", "Blue Moon", "Moon Glow" and many more.

Tues. May 28, 2013, 8pm. This program can be seen globally on that day and time online at:
http://www.mnn.org/live/4-culture-channel
or if you are in Manhattan, NYC you can tune in to MNN 4 on the following channels based on your cable provider: TWC – 67

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With Light. Love and OM
This is Diana
Diana Navarro, M.S.
Psychic--Empath with a Psychology background, Radio and Video Broadcast Host, Speaker, Entertainer, Consultant and features topics on Lifestyle/Manners, Humor, Entertainment, Health, The Paranormal and Causes.

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Upcoming Radio Shows and Archived Shows For You to Listen to on Demand

Upcoming Broadcasts

01:00

Diana and Anthony Ventarola Talk Shop

Join us tonight by tuning in, and calling us if you want to add something to our diverse conversation. We are going to talk about various topics, all fun... Anthony Ventarola is Diana Navarros special Guest Co-Host who worked with... more

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01:01

Marco Missinato Shares His Vision With Us

Meet and re-meet music Producer and Composer Marco Missinato. But there is so much more to this artist. He serves as an example on how to live your life purpose. He weaves Spirit with our human work here in Gaia, our home. He... more

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00:31

David Giardina speaks To Diana and YOU

David Giardina is a man full of incredible talent to share with us all. Singer, Producer, Author, Director, Model Actor, and MORE. Listen to his latest project Vagabond Lover and have good conversation....as always. To learn more about... more

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• 1 week ago

00:15

The Corrupt Crooner- A Fun Speak Easy Episode

Remember Mystery Theater? OK, maybe you dont but there was a time when radio had amazing entertainment in the form or acting performances. It was called old time radio (The Golden Age of Radio) with radio drama and radio... more

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• 4 weeks ago

00:15

Meet Mitch Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's Father Talk

As an intuitive I love Synchronicities. I was invited to two different events in the same venue by two different sources. One was for a birthday of a dear friend and the other by a long time colleague and musician friend Rick Bogart. Rick... more

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Marco Missinato Shares His Vision With Us

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Meet and re-meet music Producer and Composer Marco Missinato. But there is so much more to this artist. He serves as an example on how to live your life purpose. He weaves Spirit with our human work here in Gaia, our home. 

He creates music for humans, animals and our planet. Did you know sound is fundamental to health? Even those who cannot hear can detect sound's vibrations in their body in a healthful way. To take sound and transform it into a beautiful tapestry of music is an amazing gift he is sharing with us all. 

We are going to talk about the latest project he is now producing, the symphonic album "Unfolding Secrets".

Have a question or comment for him?....Call in. 

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Diana Navarro, M.S.
Psychic--Empath with a Psychology background, Radio and Video Broadcast Host, Speaker, Entertainer, Consultant and features topics on Lifestyle/Manners, Humor, Entertainment, Health, The Paranormal and Causes.

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Follow ME--Lil' Tips I've Learned and Wanna Share About Twitter

Because I know more and more of us are taking advantage of how Twitter can be used, I thought I'd share a few tips I learned and am learning. Whether you are new Twitter or a reluctant Tweeter, I hope this tips are helpful and make your Tweeting more fun and productive. 

• People can be lazy when it comes to social media....so when it comes to Twitter for instance, I suggest you create a link for them so they can just click in addition to giving them your name (handle).
• To get more followers, go ahead and start following people. From what I've learned, the more you follow the more people will follow you back. This is the first tip I ever got and it was from @jordanasands and it works.
• Take advantage or trends like "FF" which is "Follow Friday", pick of few people you follow Tweet their handles and so that others will follow them. They will return the favor and this increases followers for everyone. Also, send "Shout outs" to some of your favorite people, followers so appreciate this.
• Put a picture on your profile as soon as you can, people don't like following something or someone they can't see.
• Use the Bio section to put something that says something special and important about you.
• Spruce up your page, it's relatively simple and fast, it goes a long way because unlike human beauty,Twitter beauty counts a lot!
• Dont pay for services they claim to get you followers. You want followers that actually care about your Tweets.
• Learn the lingo, Favoriting, Hashtag, Tweeps, Tweeups, etc, are common terms used. Be and stay updated, because social media changes very fast.
• Follow people and organizations you really care about without worrying if you'll be followed back. But watch for those followers who follow just to unfollow you to look like they have more genuine followers. They are SO annoying.
• Re-tweet things you really like and you'll eventually get re-tweeted too.
• Use smart and free third party internet tools to learn more and get more followers. Here is a great post with amazing resources and links. Of course, I use the free ones. http://www.computerhope.com/tips/tip149.htm

So there you go. I'm sure there are so many more things to explore but to keep things simple and save you time...I'll keep this short and sweet....

If you have some tips for me, go ahead and share them with us on the comment section below.

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With Light. Love and OM
This is Diana
Diana Navarro, M.S.
Psychic--Empath with a Psychology background, Radio and Video Broadcast Host, Speaker, Entertainer, Consultant and features topics on Lifestyle/Manners, Humor, Entertainment, Health, The Paranormal and Causes.

Radio Listener dial-in number: (347) 857-3160
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In Memory and My Memory of Roy Miller

This post is an excerpt from my book "Your Not Crazy, It's Paranormal"

If I can speak to Death itself I would say to it "Stop taking the good ones!" In the last few months I've had to hear of 4 deaths of people who were active in the arts, outgoing, friendly and loved by many. Most recently, as in today, I heard someone I met a couple of years ago and was quite fond of, Roy Miller passed away suddenly from a brief illness at the age of 52. I am devastated for his family, friends, myself and the world of art and theater. 

I met him at one of my favorite local Broadway restaurants where my companion Vincent Musolino and I were at the bar sampling the wines and sangria. There was an empty chair next to me at the end of the bar and a gentleman sat. Vincent in his adorable way knocked a candle over and almost burned us all up...so we laughed about it (once the fire was put out). We shared stories about almost burning our respective homes with candles at one point or another. 

When he stepped away briefly, the bartender whispered to me, "Wow, he is really enjoying speaking to you two". I didn't understand so I asked what the big deal was. "Do you know who that is?" He continued whispering. "No, but we like him." We honestly answered. "That's Roy Miller the big Broadway Producer." Then Roy returned and I continued on actually sharing with him I had been given the title of "Broadway Partner" for GHOST the Broadway Musical. Well obviously he knew the Producers of that show as well as the history, forecast and many interesting details. That night we agreed to stay in touch and he would be a guest for my radio show.

I followed up but he told me via email he was extremely busy but that when things slowed down, he'd be happy to be on my show and had many funny stories to share. Ironically, his email said to me in an almost foreshadowing way that in reality it would probably be while he was "in the hereafter" before he'd slow down enough to be on my show". I was sad because I was so eager to have him on but I knew we'd be seeing each other again so I didn't worry. 

Some time later I did indeed see him again at the restaurant where we were both regulars and got the chance to continue to speak, hear each other sing and meet each others friends. Just recently, I was going back to look for him since I didn't want to call him due to his schedule and knew he'd be in down time at the restaurant but was told he had not been in there for awhile and we all thought that was odd. I felt in my intuitive gut something was wrong and was about to email him to ask how he was doing and announce my show's format had changed and I could speak to him anytime including the restaurant but sadly just got the news he passed away.

I wish I got to know him a bit better and hear those funny stories he wanted to share. But alas he has crossed over. I pray for healing to his loved ones and thank him even now because as an empath I KNOW his energy continues to spread light to us all. Thank you Roy Miller for the brief time I got to spend with you and sharing your open heart with so many through your beautiful work.

                                 

Those circular lights in these pictures are what I and many call ORBS. They were quite pronounced in this pictures and I would like to think they are loving spirit guides reminding us we are everlasting as is love and light.

AS per other written articles I wanted to include here that "Miller is survived by his parents, a brother and a sister. His family and friends request that donations in his memory be made to the Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y., 10019 (actorsfund.org)."
For more info check:
 http://broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-Producer-Roy-Miller-Dies-Suddenly-on-April-28-20130428

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177427-Roy-Miller-Producer-Associated-with-Broadway-and-Paper-Mill-Playhouse-Dies-at-52

With Light. Love and OM
This is Diana
Psychic--Empath with a Psychology background, Radio and Video Broadcast Host, Speaker, Entertainer, Consultant and features topics on Lifestyle/Manners, Humor, Entertainment, Health, The Paranormal and Causes.

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Meet Mitch Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's Father Talk 04/17 by This is Diana | Blog Talk Radio

Meet Mitch Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's Father Talk 04/17 by This is Diana | Blog Talk Radio

Diana's Broadcasts Are Back in "This Is Diana"

Thanks to your incredible feedback, I'm back on the air! I know many people enjoyed listening to the special guests of my shows on both Centanni Broadcasting Network and more recently on another Blog Talk Radio programming called NY Spotlight on Success.

My current show is called "This is Diana". And will complement, videos, events, fundraising causes I will be involved with.

Immediately below is a link for you to check and click on the "Follow" the show. That way you will be notified when the next show will be on and who the special guests are. I copied an image of what the website will look like when you directed there, so click away...

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/this-is-diana

YOU CAN CALL IN with questions or if you want to be a guest, email me and we will arrange it.

As always, I thank you for your support in allowing me to share light, love and interesting information all geared to inspire us all to live more fully.

This is Diana

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Diana Navarro and David Giardina sing "After the Ball"

This was truly a treat to sing...Diana Navarro and David Giardina sing the song "After The Ball" at the June Moon Show at the Gershwin Hotel in New York City.

Unacknowledged New York City Talent By The "Powers That Be"

Note: This is also a radio Broadcast with special guests named below.
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Unacknowledged New York Talent
I was born and raised in New York City. Specifically in The Bronx, also lived in Brooklyn and did everything else in Manhattan. I sang professionally as a child from the age of 7 onward in The Bronx, Manhattan Brooklyn and Queens (sorry Staten Island I was just a kid and didn't control where we went singin'). Because I chose a path of academics and work my spiritual journey, I didn't sing professionally again until sometime after I returned back from living in San Francisco, about 2005). 

When I did return, I was graciously welcomed by a special group of talented musicians including, singer and event producer Sandy Jordan, musicians Grammy nominee Larry Luger, Bob Arkin, and Angelo Ferrara very early on. As the years have gone on I've gotten to know many others dear to me like Ted Muzio, Rick Bogart, and Steven Lowenthal. I have met amazing musicians and singers alike who I will be featuring on the ongoing basis, (see below). As an Intuitive Empath with a Psychology and Research background, I can speak from my observations, interviews, and an actual experiential point of view. Throughout these years I have made some observations that are simply, well bothering the heck outta me. 

There is a vibrant but hidden New York City music and artistic population...Why aren't they more recognized by the powers that be? And by "powers that be" I mean venue owners, critics, reviewers, media, music managers, promoters, agents and peers that influence what is seen and heard in the New York industry. 

Ponder this:
a) Where can we find places where vocalists, musicians, dancers, producers, directors, writers, actors, fine artists (painters, etc.) and other creative artists express their passion, 
b) Get compensated appropriately and generously, 
c) Get a fair chance of getting in without the current politics of who knows who? 

And how can we: 

• Avoid greedy venue owner/managers ridiculously overpriced covers, dinners and drink minimums, 
• Avoid being forced to see the same mediocre talent in the "top" venues,
• Let these "powers that be", that we are taking back the power and the status quo, same ol' same ol' is just not good enough anymore?

Keep reading...

What is True talent and What is Mediocre? 
Therein lies the big question. There is 1) Natural talent, those born with an innate ability to create a particular art and/or, 
2) Those who are trained in their field of passion but with true potential to excel and therefore often do, 3) Then there is the mediocre circle, those who are determined and dogged about performing an art but fall substantially short in innate ability. They excel anyway due to misuse of their personal and financial resources, unethical practices, e.g., sleeping their way up, paying off the powers that be, etc.

True Talent:
For brevity's sake, I will include natural and trained talent here and mediocre separately. Some say talent is subjective. That it depends on the observer. However there are standards set for the arts to determine talent. For those standards and guidelines, you'll have to do your googling...but for the purposes of this piece I will give a brief example of a talented vocalist. Whether a born singer or trained one, a vocalist has to be able to love what they do, connect with their audience authentically, utilize their unique qualities (timbre, vibrato, volume), know basic technique (while working on making it better and better), sing on key, improvise if necessary, work well with accompaniment, have good phrasing and respect fellow musicians with a combination of confidence and humility. Ambition is great but not at the cost of running over others in the same field because, yes we are connected and there are consequences to that.

Mediocre:
On the other hand, a mediocre performer and singer is one that uses questionable tools (paying the gatekeepers off, mis-using their sexuality, phony personality, etc.) to find an audience other than using innate or trained ability. They may somewhat sound like they sing but even a child can tell that this is not a good singer. They may sings off key, or strange-unpleasant vibrato/timbre that doesn't work well with the music being expressed or, overly loud/low or what I personally call the roller coaster effect where there are so many ups and downs in the note you can't tell what it's suppose to be (and gives me motion sickness) and that doesn't work well with the music being expressed. 

As mentioned above, many "successful" but mediocre musicians in the New York scene utilize some of the questionable tools and do get the better venues, critics/writers to give them great reviews, and opportunities for gigs and exposure. There is nothing wrong with that if only it weren't for the fact that it is unbalanced. If it were interspersed with the truly talented and it wasn't so darn obvious maybe it would be more palatable. People do notice. Audiences don't want to come out to the same old mediocre performers and those who come in droves are desperate for live entertainment and get the tainted promotion from agents and critics. What a conundrum indeed.

So Where are the Truly Talented?
So I ask again, why aren't there more truly talented singers out there in the known venues? Why do we see the same so-so performers spoken, promoted and written about over and over again by a handful of "elite" but somewhat powerful promoters and critics, discouraging audiences to come out to live events of many authentically talented performers? That's where the unseen, unacknowledged talent comes in. The talented are intermixed with the mediocre and emerging, yet to be discovered, talented. They are often in the small, unknown venues. This brings me to another point. Many venue owners want to keep their venues afloat financially and care very little about booking actual talent. They simply want people who will draw audiences, fill their rooms and buy their food and drinks. That's just the way it seems to be. If more venues opened with more emphasis on talent, and creative shows, I'm sure they would cross from the red to the black quickly and with quality. That is another reason why so many venues come and go and are marginally filled with customers. 

What about the rest of the artists, writers, directors, producers, actors, other performers, and painters? I would say with some confidence that the information is transferable to other artistic industries. Why? Because as a trained observer I have spoken to, read, and seen the same characteristics in other music industries, writing, and entertainment in general. Unless something happens where the right connection, introduction, discovery is made, many talented souls in any of these above mentioned fields, through no fault of their own, will remain undiscovered and un-shared with the world. But not if I can help it...

What am I Doing About it?
I can't change the world...but I can do my bit to live my life purpose...Spread light, love and truth anyway I can. I took a page from my predecessors in the business and every chance I get I create a space and event to gather all this amazing talent in pure celebration. For Instance The Sunday Summer Soirée with Diana and Friends https://www.facebook.com/events/195156540643755/

I also use my presence, blog, radio broadcasts, social media and personal resources to support those who genuinely care about their craft, themselves and others.

I share the space and make introductions via my intuitive social connection abilities to appropriate associations. 

Additionally, I would recommend to these artists:

1.  To keep working on your craft. 
2.  Stretch yourself out of your comfort zone, 
3.  Don't allow anyone or anything discourage you, 
4. Gage your talent accurately by having several objective ways of being judged on your particular artistic expression, 
5. Activate your freewill ability of empowerment. Meaning, stay true to you and remain strong at your core
6. Restrain from over-sharing your work projects until the deals are sealed to prevent competition from unfairly taking your opportunities, 
7. Use social media, it's not that difficult to use and you don't have to use them all at first. Thanks to this, anyone can record themselves, and at least share your wares with the world. 
8. Cultivate your audience, following and SHARE, there is truly enough for us all.

Meet the First Group of the Best
I am grateful to have met some of New York's MOST talented performers...this is just a few of the dozens my absolute favorites who are not only talented but support their peers in multiple ways. For the purposes of this article will mention in no specific order David Giardina, ESTEREdiva, David Vernon, and Maria Giorgio. We are also speaking Sandy Jordan who knows the business for many years and will share her point of view.

Believe me I don't mean to leave out any of my dear ones, so forgive if you are not mentioned in his piece. I fully plan to do follow-ups and features so just email me...to be featured.

While some not quite so talented people will always slip and slide UP to society pages for various reasons but I will do my part in making sure those who are there truly talented, working, sharing and loving what they do, get the credit they deserve. The powers that be come back to us all. 

With Light. Love and OM
This is Diana
Diana Navarro, M.S.
Psychic--Empath with a Psychology background, Radio and Video Broadcast Host, Speaker, Entertainer, Consultant and features topics on Lifestyle/Manners, Humor, Entertainment, Health, The Paranormal and Causes.
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