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Bring Laina Dawes to Los Angeles!

Started by Beatrice M. Hogg. Last reply by Eve's Lime Productions Mar 19. 1 Reply

Hello, Sistahs in Rock! Is there any way that we can bring author Laina Dawes to Los Angeles for a book launch for "What Are YOU Doing Here? Maybe a book event could be done in conjunction with a…Continue

Black Women IN Rock Trivia

Started by Eve's Lime Productions. Last reply by Brandon David Booker Nov 28, 2012. 1 Reply

QUESTION: Dee Rees' ground-breaking film "Pariah" featured the music of which two black women in rock?THE ANSWER:  Tamar-Kali & HoneyChild Coleman…Continue

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"The Honorable South" in LA This Weekend!

Started by Eve's Lime Productions Apr 23, 2012. 0 Replies

If you are in L.A. this…Continue

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Talking Nice & Rough on KFDU Radio This Tuesday

Started by Eve's Lime Productions Mar 19, 2012. 0 Replies

My recent interview with Jimy Bleu of KFDU, New York, will air thisTues (20th) at 2pm ET. Hear it locally (NYC/NJ/Conn) on 89.1 FM, or stream it at…Continue

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MEET AKAYZIA: FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Nice & Rough:  Black Women IN Rock is a global community.  Our previous featured artist, Davina Robinson rocks Japan. This week's featured BWIR, Akayzia Parker, is from London.
You know the deal: Five  simple questions.  Five interesting answers.  Enjoy.....

NR:  Are you a singer who happens to play the guitar, or a guitar-player with the fortune to be able to sing, as well?
AKAYZIA:  I am a writer that is too dyslexic to put pen to paper.  And I am just grateful for the opportunity music gives me.  Without it I’d be locked up in my head.   

NR:  Whose music have you been most influenced by, and why?

AKAYZIA:  I'm into Tina turner, I saw her play when I was 4 or 5 it was love at first sight. Tracy chapman her lyrics get me every time.  Sister rosetta tharpe if you ever think life’s ruff nowadays check life for rockin sisters in the 1930’s… There’s so much music that moves me.  But I think what motivates me is a burning in my head or heart craving to be noticed and not ignored.
 
NR:  Who has encouraged you most along this path?
AKAYZIA:  My mom encourages me.  She really just wants for  me to be happy and doesn't mind how I get there.
AKAYZIA & HER BAND

NR:  Have you ever performed other genres of music?

AKAYZIA:  Some music styles suck and some are awesome! I try to stick to the awesome stuff, and dust the other shit into the closet.

NR:  How do you define your style? 

AKAYZIA:  Quirky indie.  But I’m in transition.  I spent years as a caterpillar.  Then I got locked in this chrysalis.  But its cool now cause I’m working my way out soon....I’ll be a moth, you know, flying.

NR:  How many black women in rock do you believe there are?

AKAYZIA:  All black women rock!

NR: Good answer, but I meant.......Ahhhh, forget it!  Check out Akayzia's video "Tender" Live at O2 Academy Islington:

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