Edition #9 – Lissa Coffey answers 7 Questions

1. Why are you a musician? I started songwriting when I entered a contest in the 4th grade. I think writing and music have always been an essential part of who I am. In the 8th grade I turned a play into a musical, and I look back now and think this was a foretelling...

Esquina de São Paulo

Esquina de São Paulo By Danilo Brito – João Luiz Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal When stars come together, an album like this is born. João Luiz and Danilo Brito are both master musicians in their own right, playing music at the highest level. A virtuoso of the...
Edition #8 – Rory Gardiner answers 7 Questions

Edition #8 – Rory Gardiner answers 7 Questions

1. Why are you a musician? I thought it would make me more attractive to the opposite sex. Turns out a self conscious starving artist weirdo, with inadequacy issues wasn’t their idea of “Prince Charming.” Talk about the ultimate backfire! 2. Who are...

Sky Blossom

Sky Blossom Alexis Cole Liner Notes By Kabir Sehgal Rare it is to find an artist as special as Alexis Cole. There’s no doubt that she’s one of the best jazz vocalists of our times. But it’s her rich life experience, and her ever unfolding story that takes her art to...
Manisero

Manisero

Manisero Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Johannes Tonio Kreusch Liner Notes By Jochen Becker, Kabir Sehgal The extraordinary life story and career of Brazilian guitarist, arranger and teacher Carlos Barbosa-Lima has now spanned over six decades and crossed many musical genres,...
Edition #7 – Christian Jacob Answers 7 Questions

Edition #7 – Christian Jacob Answers 7 Questions

1. Why are you a musician? I was always attracted by music. My father was a musician, and there was a piano in our apartment. I show early interest and was taught from age 4. 2. Who are your musical inspirations? Dave Brubeck was the first jazz pianist I loved. Then...
Edition #6 – Paul Avgerinos Answers 7 Questions

Edition #6 – Paul Avgerinos Answers 7 Questions

1. Why are you a musician? Music is a huge part of my spiritual path and practice and the main reason why I am in this world. It is the primary way that I serve humanity by offering peaceful gentle healing music to all. 2. Who are your musical inspirations? When I was...
Edition #5 – Manu Manzo Answers 7 Questions

Edition #5 – Manu Manzo Answers 7 Questions

1. Why are you a musician? It’s the only thing that truly moves me. A form of expression that has basically saved me in many moments of my life. It’s my form of self therapy and the want to create and go for my career is a calling that comes beyond me. I don’t think I...
Edition #3 – Lori Henriques Answers 7 Questions

Edition #3 – Lori Henriques Answers 7 Questions

1. Why are you a musician? First, I’m a musician thanks to a childhood with my mom who found good piano teachers, took me to weekly lessons, and insisted I practice until I got into it enough to be self-motivated. Thank you, Mom! ❤️ I continue to be a musician because...