Nipsey Hussle – The Marathon Man
Ermias Asghedom, a child of the 1980’s crack epidemic and gang violence, learned to navigate and survive the systematic complexities of growing up black,…
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Nipsey Hussle Tribute: The Prolific Ermias Asghedom
In 2014, the musician Jay-Z announced he would be bringing his Made in America festival to Los Angeles. The lineup for the festival had…
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Surprise! Paris Choral Society, Hallelulia!
‘Tis the Season. Handel’s Surprise Visit to Lead Paris Choral Society Messiah Sing-Along The PCS (Paris Choral Society) graciously allowed me to roam about…
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Aretha Franklin Shines Eternally – A Tribute by Linda (Peaches) Tavani
This is my tribute to a natural born superstar whose life will forever hold her in the spotlight, shining like a star in our…
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Banlieues Bleues Festival, Saint-Denis, Paris, France
This past March 17th, a great night of jazz took place in the commune of Saint-Denis, Paris, France. Part of the Banlieues Bleues Festival, we…
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Inspirational Heights with Chaka Khan & Whitney Houston by Linda (Peaches) Tavani
I love it when I hear the song “I’m Every Woman”, made famous by Chaka Kahn’s rich, hot-fudge-Sunday-with-cherries-on-top presentation. However, I feel like I…
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Female Voices Ring Out at NYC’s Winter Jazz Fest!
On a recent trip to New York City this past January for a creative conference, I became aware that I would be in town…
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I Love Lena – Thoughts on Lena Horne by Linda “Peaches” Tavani
My fondest memories begin with my childhood. I loved so many things going on in my life back then. I especially loved to listen…
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Prince & the Stars We Love: A Tribute by Linda (Peaches) Tavani
Some of the favorite memories of my life were actually seeing phenomenal performances of the most amazing talents who I think ever lived! The artists of…
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