Multi Award Winning Female Saxophonist, Birmingham, UK, Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, Blues, Soul and Originals. 'Music for the soul'
Anecdotes, reflections and other content not related to music or the music business
Everything we do entails risks, even not doing anything. Assessing and managing risks is just part of life. When you’re a performer, you must consider the risks for everybody participating in your show: from your fellow musicians and assistants, to the audience, to the venue and its owners.
Perhaps ironically, being mindful of the past and future helps us live in the present. In this 2025, I want to focus on those moments of reset at the end of cycles, when I rest and am grateful for what I received, to live in constant rejuvenation.
Happy May Day! But wait: isn’t May Day the same as Labour Day and International Workers’ Day, celebrated on May 1st? Well, not really.
January is one of the hardest months for many people in the Northern hemisphere. Fortunately, there are ways to make it easier. For example, your mood and clarity of mind will benefit greatly from getting some sunlight and fresh air every day.
Let’s be kinder towards ourselves and others this year 2024. Let’s try to be more understanding, and also clearer in our communication. By focusing on the good that we can bring to the world, we’ll make it better for everybody, together.
Today, the clocks moved backwards one hour. Seasons pass, and going with the flow of time, striving to see the best of each moment, is the best we can do. Let me give you some tips (and a song) to live the winter instead of enduring it!
A few weeks ago, I travelled with my church to the town of Kolín in the Czech Republic. We collaborated with their music department, made new connections and got to know their culture. It was a great trip!
After an intense week of gigs, yesterday I had the chance to relax and enjoy the sunny weather during the England vs New Zealand Men’s Cricket match in Edgbaston Stadium.
Today is Windrush Day, when we commemorate the immigration on board of the HMT Empire Windrush. As a child of the generation of Jamaicans that arrived to the UK during that time, let me tell you about how the culture of the island permeates my daily life.
