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Patti LaBelle fan enjoys ‘experience of a lifetime’

“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’

Posted on October 19, 2021October 20, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Singer tries to spread positivity

“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

Posted on October 19, 2021October 20, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She overcomes bullying to prove others wrong

“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

Posted on October 8, 2021October 7, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Powerful voices draw her to opera

“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

Posted on October 7, 2021October 8, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Spoken word poet tells Da Truth

“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

Posted on March 16, 2021March 17, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Singing ‘Danny Boy’ stirs memories of brother, dad

“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

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Daughter sees different side of her mom

“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

Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Music memories keep the dream alive

“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

Posted on December 17, 2019June 19, 2021by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Singing helps her ‘scream out how I was feeling’

“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’

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Young mariachi performer is living his dream

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

Posted on July 20, 2018July 24, 2018by David Berkowitz3 Comments

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