Young guitarist and band leader talks about gratitude and perseverance as we enter a new year.
Stalwart soul singers from Cincinnati talk about the fertile scene that existed in the 1970's and the ups and downs of the music business.
Gifted multi-instrumentalist talks about how he has learned to channel all his life experiences into his music to find his own sound and style.
Brilliant guitarist talks about getting introduced to jazz at The University of Miami and turning that into a career on the bandstand.
Versatile bassist talks about transitioning from guitar to electric bass and playing west coast cosmic country music in the 1970's.
Gypsy guitarist talks about the ancient origins of Flamenco guitar and the timeless feel of playing with masters of music.
Goddess of the earth talks about her Native American and Southern Black ancestral roots and how that lineage has turned her into a spiritual seeker and inclusive musician.
Dynamic fusion band incorporating elements of the middle islands and New Orleans talk about their intentions for making inspiring community-based music.
Bass player from Vallejo, CA talks about the evolution of his sound and being a founding memeber of the band Con Funk Shun.
Multi-dimensional painter and healer talks about finding peace and purpose in this life by overcoming adversity and tapping into her ancestral lineage.
Alabama born singer and bandleader talks about the relationship he had with his late father, being a non-conformist in a conservative southern community and different opportunities he has to play music for people including at The Frog Pond.
*photo by Chad Edwards
Ebullient drummer talks about his current collaboration with son Jano and how satisfied he is with the arc of his storied career.
Self-taught drummer talks about his unique style and how that lent itself to playing different styles and forms of music throughout his decorated career.
Legendary trumpeter, producer and band leader talks about everyone and everything in his illustrious career.
Songstress and multi-faceted creative talks about her connection to the divine and how she has learned to trust her instinct and intuition when writing material or working in the studio.
Prolific, blues-based drummer talks about his early influences in the Fresno scene where he grew up and all the legends he has played with since he relocated to Las Vegas.
Singer and band leader talks about her early experiences with the divine and navigating creative control as a female within the music racket.
Dynamic hip hop artist talks about owning his own truth in this life and channeling that mission within his music.
Prolific rhythm maker talks about his concept of time and how he integrates that within different musical contexts including Guava Tree.
Conduit to the divine talks about the songs that have come through her since she was a young girl growing up in Nigeria.