Her Naked Truth Shocked Me
“When I was an aspiring young artist searching for my voice, purpose, and direction, my early teachers took note of the fire burning in my belly, and they individually fanned the flame into passion, by introducing me to great Black women artists who presented their artistry with clarity and unrestrained courage.
One of those great women was the unmistakable, Ms. Nina Simone. I am eternally grateful to my teachers for this particular introduction."
~Diane Reeves
Friends, Family and Fans!
Another year draws to a close, can you believe it? Mom’s new site has been up since Mother’s Day and it is heartening to witness all the participation, the comments, the information (of which there is always something new), and be able to hear her anytime I want!! Shut, I hear music that makes me go “what song is that?” and run to my computer, hahaha.
Listening to WESTWIND right now and marveling, still, at Mom’s perfect pitch; what a gift she had (even though it often didn’t feel like one when she was living).
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