I remember when I was a teenager, and my parents were strong believers in being patrons of the Arts in Philly.

One of my 1st music concerts was seeing T.P. for New Yrs., with my parents.  The impression he left me, 1) watching my mom and all the other women in the audience sway with awe.  2) I remember seeing this strong, black, male vocalist, move so smooth, debonair, suave, not only in body movements, but the voice itself.

My first view of a sexy black man...lol

I thank my mama for being a strong music fan!

I give Thanks to God, for all 0f my special gifts. He sent me a Music Angel= Kia Williams, Gene (Dookie Juice. & My Big Brother), Sean Savage (my Hero, and Friend) and in turn I found my voice &; music Fam. My style is my own, with the color of warm sexiness. Yet I have a flavor of Diva Nina Simone, Diva Sarah Vaughan, Diva Ella Fitzgerald, Diva Billie Holiday, Diva Bessie Smith. I admire Diva Dinah Washington, Ms. Nancy Wilson, Mr. Johnny Scott, Ms. Cassandra Wilson, Ms. Mary J. Blige, Ms. Erika Badu, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Ms. Jill Scott, Mr. Miles Davis, Mr. Noel Pointer, Mr. Eddie Palmieri, Mr. Pancho Sanchez, Mr. Bill Jolly for understanding our silent charm, and I Thank Mr. Walter Bell, who in his kindness lent me his shoulders when I wasn't strong. My Momma put my passions in my ear; Diva Phyllis Hyman (another music Angel, whose energy knew me so very well,(maybe we'll meet in another life)), Ms.Angela Bofil, Ms.Chaka Khan, Ms. Jean Carn, The Jones Girls, Ms. Barbra Streisand, Ms. Labelle who teaches the #1 cardinal rule for a singers, Ms. Stevie Nicks, Mr. Dexter Wansel, Mr. Norman Connors, Mr. Michael Henderson, Mr. Neil Diamond, Mr. Tom Browne, Mr. Ronnie Laws, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Funk Bands, and Mr. Teddy Pendergrass (Thank you for reminding me of my passions, the groove I grew up on), Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Peter Tosh. It soothes my soul listening to Yo-Yo Ma, Lang Lang, Chopin, Clara Schumann, Purcell's 1st Aria, and Andrea Bocelli &; Sarah Brightman (Time To Say Goodbye)Con te partiro -the music/voices/pitches. Robin Thicke (whose tender sound reminds me of the ocean). I also enjoy singing the Arias. .  Lady GaGa is all that! And most of all, I'll not ever 4get living in London, England...