Taylor Pace is a singer/songwriting multi-instrumentalist from Fort Worth, TX. Growing up as the youngest child in a very musical family, Taylor has been performing for as early as he can remember in church and even made his first television appearance at 6 yrs old when he and his family appeared in a regional Tom Thumb Grocery Store commercial singing a jingle his father had written. Taylor studied jazz piano at Howard University in Washington D.C., where got the opportunity to play alongside j...
Feb 26, 2021•40 min
Ever since her arrival in Southern California in the late `80s, Kimberly Brewer has ascended the ranks as vivacious and indispensable in multiple genres of music as a singer and songwriter. Her resume, first and foremost, includes touring the world and recording on three albums with the inimitable Stevie Wonder, including “If She Breaks Your Heart,” “Tasting Sunshine”) and Maysa (the fierce and funny kiss-OFF, “Mr. So Damn Fine”), a co-write with pop-rocker Robbie Nevil (“Tailor-Made Love”), and...
Feb 19, 2021•29 min
Chanell J. Wilson has been writing songs, poetry, and stories since she was thirteen and performing since she was three-years-old. As an artist; she is a trained theatrical actress & voice-over performer, writer, dancer, public speaker, songwriter, & vocalist. She plays piano (to write songs and play for simple performances).. A new single called 'Light' from THE BLACK HEART FROM THE TABLE short EP Vol. 1: A Warrior's Lament ) is a song about overcoming depression and perspective change....
Feb 12, 2021•35 min
This underground artist with a story to tell goes by the name of Profit Who was raised in a small tourist city in South Haven Michigan Has experienced the struggle. Profit was inspired by many artists like 2Pac, T.I, and Scarface to name a few, and like so many the streets became a way of life after a few up and down situations. Eventually, he began homing in on his talents more. After performing at a few local events he started buzzing. Profit was noticed by many Labels but signed with Versatil...
Feb 11, 2021•31 min
Hilary Mwelwa the voice that is Hil St. Soul (pronounced Hill Street Soul). The striking Zambian born Hilary Mwelwa burst onto the UK music scene in the early 2000s and has not looked back. She has shared the stage with D'Angelo, Kelis, Macy Gray, and Angie Stone and collaborated with Incognito and Noel Gourdin. Her infectious grooves, poetic and self-empowering lyrics are a hallmark of her soulful, sensuous, and hypnotic vocals. Born in Lusaka, Zambia, Hilary Mwelwa relocated to London with her...
Feb 02, 2021•45 min
Chicago-based Hip hop artist/promoter & entrepreneur Dre Marro also known in his hometown of Kenosha, WI as Andres Alejandro Gamarro Bran has been continuously breaking barriers and making his mark in the Midwest hip hop/rap scene. Since the early age of 10, Dre experimented with writing song lyrics and poetry. Over time Dre's passion had led him to perform at local festivals & talent shows throughout high school. Dre Marro, also commonly referred to as "Mufasa" by his fans, has national...
Jan 31, 2021•29 min
Singer/songwriter, Cleveland P. Jones. He is the true embodiment of soul and jazz. This native of a little town named "North" in South Carolina, started his artistic voyage at an early age under the tutelage of his mother and grandfather who were the lead singers in church. A graduate of two prestigious institutions, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Cleveland studied music and theater. From touring with the Morehouse College Glee to pl...
Jan 27, 2021•39 min
MARY CROSS. Classic Soul. A highly sought-after independent artist with a unique, instantly identifiable contralto vocal instrument described by some as ‘the Mother of Cool Smoke’. Mary’s musical influence began when introduced to the music of Phyllis Linda Hyman and Nancy Wilson. The impression was not only the iconic voices but the elegant attire, and audience engagement and response. These women of song solidified Mary’s commitment to creating INSPIRING music and memorable moments through eng...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Dew Dirt, artist/Co-Owner of New Midwest Entertainment LLC is an Indiana native and local pioneer who has been making music since he was in middle school. He made his first appearance on his cousin “LowKeezy’s” album Lowkey's World on a song called "Do It Big". In 2005 he dropped his first mixtape titled "In My Life". Soon afterwards he dropped two more mixtapes "Local Celebrity" and "The Haters Made Me Famous". After that he did a group mixtape titled “Dew Dirt and the Krimenalz presents Krimen...
Jan 21, 2021•28 min
Christian rapper William T. Starzz convincedly delivers inspirational music through a rhythmical flow lively composed of penetrating and spiritually illuminative, Christian hip hop bars. Born in Virginia in 1979, as William Taylor Womack Jr., the name “Starzz”, derived from an alias used during his extensive music career as a member of the secular rap group “Created Equal”. He found Christianity at the age of 33, thus ultimately leaving the hip hop music scene altogether. While away from the ind...
Jan 21, 2021•36 min
Mr. Showbiz is the epitome of a true entrepreneur, for all of those who know him, know I am speaking the truth. This multi-talented individual has been performing since the tender age of 12 when he joined the Kenny Mac Dance Posse, where they performed at house parties, high schools, and concerts. Mr. Showbiz a.k.a. Carlos Stewart has had the distinct pleasure to open shows for Twista, Mystikal as well as Petey Pablo, while also sharing the stage with Jessie Powell and Public Announcement. In 20...
Jan 13, 2021•30 min
NW vocal powerhouse Arietta Ward has assembled some of the finest Musical Artisans to help her spread Soul, Funk, R&B, and positivity to the masses along with her journey founding and fronting her own band, Mz. Etta’s World. Her diverse musical background and versatility have allowed her to be able to perform in various configurations with many artists such as Esperanza Spalding, the late West African Master Drummer Obo Addy, Linda Hornbuckle, Curtis Salgado, Tony Ozier, Tyrone Hendrix, Farn...
Jan 09, 2021•44 min
Many know of Cartagino and what he brings to the table – the will, drive & determination that's hard to find in artists, and standing out is not easy with Ohio being one of the Hardest States to blow up. Born in Cleveland a partly raised in Canton, CartaGino Knows about hard work grind a Hustle. His “won’t-give-up-attitude” is something most don't have a many can learn a thing or two from him he's grounded humbled and Knows a thing or two about protecting the culture of HipHop but the Indie ...
Dec 30, 2020•45 min
Jeff Bradshaw was born in North Philadelphia. His is father was a minister so his formative musical experiences were in church, where brass bands were a staple. Jeff amazingly never took formal lessons. The first instrument he began playing was the snare drum. Following that he began playing baritone horn and sousaphone. He recalls one life-changing day in high school when everyone was asked to stand in front of the instrument they would like to play. Students crowded around the drums, guitars, ...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr
A unique, instantly identifiable vocal sound encompassing both Jazz and R&B. Grammy-nominated ,Soul Train Award Winning Soul/Jazz singer Maysa, celebrates her 29th year as recording artist and 25th year as a solo artist in 2020. Her first solo CD entitled MAYSA was released August 29,1995 on BlueThumb'GRP Records. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Maysa Leak knew early on that she would be a musician. "I was six years old when my mom took me to see Purlie," she recalls. "When Melba Moore cam...
Dec 22, 2020•25 min
Born and raised in New Orleans I'm trying to make it famous in the music business that's all I'm about! His real name is Darrin Chandler from the 7th Ward in Orleans Parish Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ladydiva-live-radio/exclusive-content
Dec 18, 2020•34 min
Being one of 6 children, growing up In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Wilfred became interested and intrigued by music...especially the guitar. A few years passed while learning how to play when a local producer took interest in Wilfred and started teaching him all the ways of the recording studio. Tommy McGee of The TMG's showed Wilfred the formulas and foundation for making records and proper multi-track recording, and Lee Cadena for adding musical direction, inspiration, and exploration. Joining Wil...
Dec 17, 2020•43 min
Gullahsoul Muzik is an innovative music production team fully equipped with professional studio musicians and vocalists. Lee Alston(Musicians Kitchen Soundlab) and "soulisticmusicrevival", the music band he founded in 2005, is an extension of Gullahsoul Muzik. Lee Alston and his team have produced, arranged, and written originally published soundtracks for Edward Kinard, an up and coming movie producer and CEO of Lion's Den World Entertainment located in Australia. Lee Alston has also worked wit...
Dec 14, 2020•44 min
Chenitha Reddick is a Trombone Player with 30 years of experience from Albany, GA. Her influences are Delfeayo Marsalis, Trombone Shorty, Jeff Bradshaw, and Fred Wesley. She was awarded a Band Scholarship to attend Morris Brown College in 1999. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morris Brown College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education in 2003 while being a part of the Morris Brown College Marching Wolverine Band. Chenitha participated as a musician on board the Norwegian Star Cruise Ship and ...
Dec 12, 2020•36 min
Michael Burton completed both bachelor's and master's degrees in Jazz Studies under the renowned musician and professor, David Baker at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Trained in music from an early age, his mother is an original member of the legendary Mississippi Mass Choir, and his father a tenor saxophonist himself. Burton’s distinctive soulful saxophone performances, riveting grooves, and vocal productions are the result of this influence and his native Jackson, Mississippi cul...
Dec 10, 2020•29 min
Soul Crooner, singer/songwriter, producer, musician, humanitarian and Arts Professor- Harris drops his latest single 'falling for you' directed by Harris and Nick Manterola off his “Frequency” EP following his chart-topping hit “Rollin .” The six-song EP includes songs that range from love ballads about finding love to being in love, social justice, loving our neighbors, and celebrating family. “Creating this body of work means a lot to me because it was ‘born’ during the national ‘lockdown’ ami...
Nov 24, 2020•42 min
Smooth Jazz and Chill Out composer, musician and producer, Mike Murray is no stranger to music. Mike first developed his love for the piano as a young man during his summers at camp on an old upright piano. This was merely an introduction, but true focus came years later. While attending high school, Mike landed a spot with a local high school funk band, but not as a pianist; as a drummer. Yet, again before musical seeds could take root, the time had come for him to turn the page to explore the ...
Nov 21, 2020•40 min
Glen Taylor aka 'TY' residing from Oakland California by way of Henderson Kentucky. TY has been in the music industry for years. New music projects in 2020 include 'CUTTHROATS HAIL MARY' and 'THIS ALCOHOL' and also 'LET'EM BANG' a song that describes the harsh reality of living in East Oakland. Other songs releasing are 'CHASING DREAMS' and also a song called 'HENDERSON' that one details the love for the hometown where TY was born and raised. Glen Taylor calls his music 'LIFE MUSIC' and also rap...
Nov 20, 2020•39 min
The songwriter and producer of modern soul music known as Darnell Da’Bachelor have released his latest official single, “Seduction.” The single has been bundled with a second original Darnell Da’Bachelor track, “Obama,” It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Bluesy, classy, sonorous, and riddled with style. With the release of his new single titled "Someone” will surely show the versatility and greatness of this young risi...
Nov 18, 2020•44 min
Founded by San Francisco East-Bay Area natives Lincoln Adler and Phil Adams, Executive Brass specializes in music created with the highest production quality, positive messaging, and diverse artistic expression. Influenced by Jazz, R&B, Funk, and Latin genres, Lincoln and Phil, who met as music majors at Cal Berkeley, formed Executive Branch Productions to bring their compositions to an audience that has an appreciation for music expressed across myriad styles. As horn players, given their p...
Nov 11, 2020•37 min
The Chicago born native became interested in music at the early age of eight when his mom gave him a guitar for Christmas. At the age of 15, he began studying music and woodwinds under Louis Gray, high school band director (Crane HS). . His first performance was playing at a high school graduation, and he says he was greatly influenced by Grover Washington Jr., Crusaders, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Stevie Wonder He moved to the Caribbean where he continued to pursue his musical career. Mekiel r...
Nov 11, 2020•44 min
Brooklyn based trumpeter Satish Robertson is a musician who wears many hats. His horn soars in a variety of musical settings from jazz to gospel, neo-soul, hip-hop, funk, right down to the blues. His credits include live performances and/or recordings with heavy hitters across several genres such as James Carter, Marc Cary, Spirit of Life Ensemble, Deborah Davis, Ace Clark, Chazmere, Talib Kweli, The NYC Ska Orchestra, Bobby Kyle & the Administers, and Archie Bell of the Drells. He is also t...
Nov 08, 2020•39 min
Kevin A Knowles is a Smooth Jazz multiinstrumentalist, writer, producer. In 1985, Kevin started playing with multiple Jazz and Funk bands as a utility musician and arranger. Having grown up in a neighborhood that brought up the GAP Band, Waymon Tisdale, and Philip Johnson of Portrait; Kevin's music style was ultimately shaped by many of the same influences. In 1996, Kevin began writing and arranging in earnest to develop his own sound. Kevin's brand of Smooth Jazz uses that dance groove that inf...
Oct 31, 2020•35 min
Donyale Renee (a Houston, TX native) who has lived in Atlanta, GA since 1995 has performed several private events for former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell while being signed to Platinum Atlanta Records (1995-1997). Donyale was a co-writer of the campaign song for the former Mayor of Atlanta Shirley Franklin (2002) which was used throughout her campaign. Donyale has sung background vocals for Pop Diva Mariah Carey, R&B singers Monifa and Michael Henderson, as well as Reggae artists Maxi Priest....
Oct 22, 2020•44 min
Gullahsoul Muzik is an innovative music production team fully equipped with professional studio musicians and vocalists. Lee Alston(Musicians Kitchen Soundlab) and "soulisticmusicrevival", the music band he founded in 2005, is an extension of Gullahsoul Muzik. Lee Alston and his team have produced, arranged, and written originally published soundtracks for Edward Kinard, an up and coming movie producer and CEO of Lion's Den World Entertainment located in Australia. Lee Alston has also worked wit...
Oct 19, 2020•43 min
