On a cold day in January when she could easily be in the comfort of her home, hiphop recording artist Makeba Mooncycle is at the community storefront that houses the Ambassador Youth Program, of which she is managing director/street team leader. She radiates a purposeful and enlightening presence that is non-preachy in its message of … Continue reading Interview: In Focus with Makeba Mooncycle
Category: Artists
Grow your own style and skill level by expanding your tastes in music. We’ve meticulously plucked specific artists that have amazed us to share with you here in the Artist category of the LedgerNote Blog. Feel free to suggest some to us as well.
Before Dark is the hot, new, all-girl singing group that is taking the country by storm! The South Central Los Angeles based trio of Jeni (18), Arike (16) and Mia (14) started singing together about four years ago. Now, they're on tour with 'Nsync. Their debut album, Daydreamin' (released by RCA records) exudes R&B and hip-hop sounds with ballads, … Continue reading Interview: Daydreaming with Before Dark
Feminist-inspired, riot girl band the Lunachicks have been playing together since 1987. Sonic Youth came to one of their early gigs and landed them their first record deal in '88. This all-women band has done more than five albums (including their most recent, Luxury Problem); modeled a line of Betsey Johnson clothing at the American … Continue reading Interview: Lunachicks on Music, Self-Image, & Relationships