Why did you start this blog?
For the love of the music. An unexpected benefit is that it's opened a lot of doors for me and connected me with some great people.
Are you in the music industry?
I'm not now nor have I ever been employed in the music industry.
How do you get your interviews?
By asking the artists directly. I also have connections with friends who are in the industry or sometimes the artist or their label/publicist will contact me.
You used to be a radio DJ right?
No, although I could see myself doing that and I think I would be good at it and it would be fun.
Who else helps you with the site?
Lis designed the site but I do everything else (updating/posting etc) myself. Sometimes people will send me music or links to music etc. (thank you for that)
What countries would you like to travel that you haven't already?
I would love to go to Brazil, The U.K., South Africa.
Can you remember the song, singer/songwriter, group, or musician that when you heard it, you fell in love with the ART of music?
Well I don't remember this but I have been told when I was about 3 I was in the back seat of our family's car and I started singing a song called "I Know I'm In Love" by Chee Chee and Peppy (anyone remember that one, lol) and continued to sing it for hours, LOL. But my earliest recollections were listening to my dad play. He was a musician who played quite a few instruments and I was fascinated by the sounds. I also remember my mom listening to Minnie Riperton, Al Green and Marvin Gaye and falling in love with music. Of course Prince was probably the first artist I became obsessive about.
You have been married to your husband for 16 years. That's a long time. What's the secret(s) to a successful marriage?
The secret is...there is no secret. Of course marriage is an individual thing but what has worked for us is besides love, loyalty and respect is open communication and compromise.
Keep your individuality. Being married does not mean to us "becoming one." Respect and appreciate each other's differences. Plus, it may sound strange but we actually like each other. The honeymoon doesn't last forever so you better have something to fall back on, like genuine friendship. Also, leave other folks out of your marriage.
How did you meet your husband and how did he sweep you off your feet?
We met at a concert in a small club. His vibe was just different that any man I'd ever met. I dont know if I was swept off my feet. Falling in love was slow and steady. I think that's what sustains us. We've got a great foundation built on love and realistic expectations.
What word or words best describes you?
Passionate
Of all the music that’s out today, what suits YOU the most? What you vibin to in your car?
I'm definitely a chill/slow jam/mellow soul kinda girl. In my car now I have a CD I burned with tracks from Prince, Maxwell, and a few top secret joints from Dwele...shhhhhhh, LOL
Who inspires you and what is the favorite dish you like to cook?
My husband, the memory of my parents, the people who write and say I love the site inspire me. I'm a southern girl so I'll have to say gumbo is my favorite food to prepare if I have the time but I make a pretty good Baked Ginger Salmon that takes about 15 minutes. Oh yeah and my husband likes the way I make him grilled cheese sandwiches, LOL.
