Sister Rosetta Tharpe was born Rosetta Nubin on March 20, 1915, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Although the identity of her father is unknown, Tharpe’s mother,…
We find our ladies everywhere on the internet – worldwide. We found Kenya (McGuire Johnson) Kenyamjmusic.com on facebook. Happened in bounce in and there she…
Submitted by Alison Wilcox, artist, musician, composer and advocate of the kawai piano. Music is changing. Sounds are becoming more and more electronic. But,…
Every now and then an artist comes along whose music reaches out and touches the soul of all who hear them…virtuoso guitarist,…
From the beginning of her life to her current success as a creative musician, Esperanza Spalding has charted her own course. The young…
Meshell Ndegeocello is an American singer-songwriter, rapper , bassist, and vocalist. Her music incorporates a wide variety of influences, including funk, soul, hip…
I’ve been running into women who have pianos at home, but don’t play them. The reasons are varied, but in essence it boils…
When you were a child, your aunt named you “Sunshine” and empowered you with the phrase “remember your power.” Please tell the story…
We give you Stevie. Stevie is a woman who followed her passion all of her life and allowed it to lead her into a world…
Following our passion is what it’s all about. Here is a woman who pursued her interest in being in the music industry by creating…
What do you do when you are extremely talented, believe in yourself, but the industry that you are trying to get into will not give…
reposted from http://IforColor.org Dr. Valerie Capers was born in the Bronx and received her early schooling at the New York Institute for the Education of…
Reposted from http://IForColor.org Singer/songwriter/musician, poet, artist, dancer, actor, teacher, and activist: This “Renaissance woman” is the founding member of the internationally renowned native woman’s a…
You are a well rounded artist in that you play instruments, sing and compose music. Tell us what instruments you play and how you…