Recently I sat down with ReadysetDC, which is an online zine dedicated to the creative revolution and movement that is happening in Washington DC. We discussed the inspiration and history behind my music, we mused on the role that artists could play in Washington DC. We even went to the acclaimed National Gallery of Art and [...]
I was recently featured on The Derrick Ashong Experience, which is one of the shows on Oprah Radio. What an honor, what rich conversation… you can view the video interview below. Please note that due to editing, there is 1:47 min of silence before the interview begins, due to commercial breaks.
I was seduced today, three times. First, by this quote by Caroline Casey: “May the entire world fall in love with a woman that changes their heart and may that woman be the Earth.” :: Then, by this gem by Julie Daley. “A new female human being is being born anew. She is coming into [...]
This month, I was the featured artists for the United Divas (aka the Diva of the Month). It is an honor to be showcased by this amazing organization, whose mission is mission is “to empower people to be artistic leaders, professionals, innovators and role models for both aspiring and practicing artists, with an emphasis on [...]
I recently read an except from the book A Chromatic Approach to Jazz Harmony and Melody by David Liebman, and wanted to share this with you: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Like all forms of communication, music consists of the interplay of patterns and violations of the pattern. Without order, sound is noise. But perfect order conveys no message, [...]