Take a look at the July/August issue of Art Focus Oklahoma spanning artists from 19-year-old Tessa Raven (my article, pp 6-7) to 70-year-old Sharon Montgomery. Art connects with all of us in unique ways at different points in our lives. Continue reading For Art Focus: a spotlight on Tessa Raven
Dropping my eldest at high school, I used to listen to NPR–but no more. The timing gave me a nice little news summary and a story about the arts. At first I enjoyed that, but as time went by, I often grew offended by an attitude put out by the host. Today she crossed a line. Her feature story was about a female musician. I … Continue reading NPR, Let Me Offend You
When Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin, or even Rob Thomas sings a tune, you know exactly who is singing before the artist is identified. Another person could sing the same lyrics in the same tone, but wouldn’t have their unique voice. For example, here are clips of Billie Holiday and Janice Joplin singing Summertime: Background: Great writers also have a unique “voice,” –but if it isn’t … Continue reading Voice like Billie’s
Lucie Smoker 