The Recording Academy®, Washington, D.C. Chapter got Up Close and Personal with GRAMMY®-nominee, Ledisi. Moderated by super-producer Chucky Thompson, the Verve Music Group Recording artist shared with the standing room only crowd her inspirations when writing music, who she desires to work with and her most memorable concert experience. The historic jazz club, Bohemian Caverns was the perfect backdrop for this exclusive and intimate affair.
Photos by: Paul Morigi, WireImage.com
The Recording Academy better known as The Grammy's held a special event with Grammy Award nominee Ledisi last week and Gypsy Soul was invited to listen in on an intimate conversation held at Bohemian Caverns.
Legendary producer Chucky Thompson acted as interviewer and engaged the accomplished artist with intriguing questions.
The audience that filled Bohemian Caverns were mostly made up of Academy members and peers of Ledisi eager to hear about her journey. Some notable audience members include DC songstress Deborah Bond, singer V. Rich, Gypsy Soul Ear Candy Chronicles V. 3 feature Akua Allrich, and Navasha Daya.
Chucky Thompson asked some great questions that touched on her evolution, her love for DC, Ledisi's writing process and how she stays current with today technological and entertainment trends.
From the conversation everyone could gather that not only is this lady talented but shes playful, fun and FUNNY.
Through the back and forth Ledisi talked about her constant study and reading of magazines to keep current as well as consciously learning the lingo of producers to communicate her music needs better. She touched on how musicians in DC stay "in the pocket" and how their seriousness with their craft and how they love what they do makes working with them special to her.
As for who she would like to work with in the future...Prince, Q-Tip, Stevie Wonder and the person that surprised me most and that I love...BONNIE RAITT!
Make sure to check Ledisi LIVE at Warner Theater on October 21st!
If you are a musician or work in the music industry and are interested in joining the academy click HERE.
As for who she would like to work with in the future...Prince, Q-Tip, Stevie Wonder and the person that surprised me most and that I love...BONNIE RAITT!
Make sure to check Ledisi LIVE at Warner Theater on October 21st!
If you are a musician or work in the music industry and are interested in joining the academy click HERE.
2 comments:
Your article states that Ledisi is performing on the 21st at the Birchmere. That's incorrect. She will be at the Warner Theatre
Thanks for the correction!
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