“I’m a big fan of Patti LaBelle. It’s not just her voice. It’s the positive effect that her songs have on people. “When I found out she was going to perform near Houston, I was like, I’ve got to get a front row seat. It … Continue readingPatti LaBelle fan enjoys ‘experience of a lifetime’
“One of my favorite songs is ‘The Change’ by Garth Brooks. Basically, the lyrics say, I might not be able to change the world. But if I start with one person at a time, maybe I can make a difference. I feel that’s life for … Continue readingSinger tries to spread positivity
“My parents were immigrants from the tiny island of Saint Lucia. They came to Baytown in the late ‘70s. We were very poor. We lived in a trailer park. I was the last of three kids. My mom had a home birth, so I was … Continue readingShe overcomes bullying to prove others wrong
“I’m very outgoing. I’m a very extroverted person. So when it came time to choose electives in sixth grade, I wanted to be in something where there were a lot of people. I also wanted to take the elective that went to Splashtown. That elective … Continue readingPowerful voices draw her to opera
“To get my book out there, I was told that I needed to perform my poetry. And I was like, ‘Um, no.’ I’ve been performing since I was 3, singing at church, in the school choir, and for different events through the years. I was … Continue readingSpoken word poet tells Da Truth
“Dad used to sing solo hymns at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, so we kids grew up singing. Sometimes when he would sing in the shower, neighbors would pull out their lawn chairs for the concert. ‘Danny Boy’ was a favorite of his to sing, and … Continue readingSinging ‘Danny Boy’ stirs memories of brother, dad
“I always thought I would pursue music. It never really worked out. But I play piano and I sing. “I actually got to sing the National Anthem at an Astros game several times. The first time, I was 18. I had sent in a VHS … Continue readingDaughter sees different side of her mom
“When I was in Austin, there was this country radio station right across the freeway from where I lived. I would call in and get through a lot, and I got to know the afternoon DJ. One time he said, ‘You want me to come … Continue readingMusic memories keep the dream alive
“As I dealt with being molested when I was very young and even more recently, I found solace in singing. I’m not the best singer in the world, but I love to sing. “I was in theater class in school. One of the things my … Continue readingSinging helps her ‘scream out how I was feeling’
Music was always welcome in the Rodriguez home. Jesus Rodriguez Sr. made sure of it. Guitars, trumpets and other instruments were lying around. And if Jesus wasn’t playing, his children would see what sounds they could coax from them. … Continue readingYoung mariachi performer is living his dream