Happy Holidays
Whether it be Easter, Passover, Full Moon, the end of Lent, even Spring Break...whatever you're celebrating I wish you joy.
I decided to go vegan for Lent and it hasn't been without challenges. I've been vegan before, but for some reason, this time was more intense and very difficult some days. It's not that I missed eating meat...I think I just missed feeling "satisfied"...and I especially missed my morning lattes with Harry at L'Epicerie. Without dairy there's no point in having a latte, because as much as I try, soy just does not cut it for me. Lattes aside, some great things came out of my fasting. A deeper awareness of and appreciation for Life...all aspects of It. What needs to be released...what needs to change...where should I focus my attention and what should I trust. A lot of time spent listening for answers...but also sitting with the questions. All in all, I've learned to embrace the woman I am, but more importantly, the woman I'm becoming.
Life is not without its challenges and I've experienced some major asskickings these past few years that I like to refer to as "growing pains". Of all the advice I received, what stands out most is a conversation with Dwight Trible. He said "trust the music Nailah". But I wanted to scream..."how can I do this when I can't even hear the music DWIGHT???!!!". And when I could finally "hear" music again, I wasn't strong or brave enough to give voice to what was coming through. Much too honest and waaaaaay too painful. Somedays I still don't feel that strong or brave...but my trust factor is way up.
"I don't scream anymore, I sing about my life."
- Abbey Lincoln
My perception is also shifting. I haven't performed in LA since December 2009 and it's time to "trust the music". Please join me on Saturday, April 28th at Vitello's featuring Grammy winning pianist/composer, Billy Childs. We'll be performing songs from my EmArcy debut album, "ConJazzNess," in a very intimate setting and sharing some new songs as well.
Tickets - $25 / Show - 8pm (Doors open at 7pm)
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
Looking forward to spending an evening with you at Vitello's...sharing some music and hopefully a glass of wine (or two).
blesSINGS...
NP
Whether it be Easter, Passover, Full Moon, the end of Lent, even Spring Break...whatever you're celebrating I wish you joy.
I decided to go vegan for Lent and it hasn't been without challenges. I've been vegan before, but for some reason, this time was more intense and very difficult some days. It's not that I missed eating meat...I think I just missed feeling "satisfied"...and I especially missed my morning lattes with Harry at L'Epicerie. Without dairy there's no point in having a latte, because as much as I try, soy just does not cut it for me. Lattes aside, some great things came out of my fasting. A deeper awareness of and appreciation for Life...all aspects of It. What needs to be released...what needs to change...where should I focus my attention and what should I trust. A lot of time spent listening for answers...but also sitting with the questions. All in all, I've learned to embrace the woman I am, but more importantly, the woman I'm becoming.
Life is not without its challenges and I've experienced some major asskickings these past few years that I like to refer to as "growing pains". Of all the advice I received, what stands out most is a conversation with Dwight Trible. He said "trust the music Nailah". But I wanted to scream..."how can I do this when I can't even hear the music DWIGHT???!!!". And when I could finally "hear" music again, I wasn't strong or brave enough to give voice to what was coming through. Much too honest and waaaaaay too painful. Somedays I still don't feel that strong or brave...but my trust factor is way up.
"I don't scream anymore, I sing about my life."
- Abbey Lincoln
My perception is also shifting. I haven't performed in LA since December 2009 and it's time to "trust the music". Please join me on Saturday, April 28th at Vitello's featuring Grammy winning pianist/composer, Billy Childs. We'll be performing songs from my EmArcy debut album, "ConJazzNess," in a very intimate setting and sharing some new songs as well.
Tickets - $25 / Show - 8pm (Doors open at 7pm)
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
Looking forward to spending an evening with you at Vitello's...sharing some music and hopefully a glass of wine (or two).
blesSINGS...
NP