Musician Spotlight: Zoiea Ohizep

Musician Spotlight: Zoiea Ohizep

  His personal inspirations include: Elmo Palamino (“He has always encouraged me to continue with my music and writing.”); Craig Derry and the rest of the Derry family (“They taught me to sing and harmonize.”); and Sophia, Beverly, and Beulah James (“They taught...
Musician Spotlight: Zoiea Ohizep

Musician Spotlight: Zoiea Ohizep

This spotlight is a bit different than our typical posts that focus on an injured musician. We believe it’s important to support all professional musicians, and that rings especially true for those who aren’t able to dedicate their full time and attention...
Musician Spotlight: Michael Harren

Musician Spotlight: Michael Harren

Michael Harren has always been interested in performing. As a kid, he vividly remembers receiving an especially dreadful sounding chord organ for Christmas. In spite of its wheezing sound, he played it all the time, plucking out songs by ear and using the lesson book...
Musician Spotlight: Michael Harren

Musician Spotlight: Michael Harren

Michael has quite a disparate range of influences. The big ones are Yoko Ono, Laurie Anderson, Peter Gabriel, David Sylvian, and Jane Siberry. He loves such a variety of music and is perpetually trying to craft the perfect playlist to inspire him at any given moment....
Musician Spotlight: Jenifer Jackson

Musician Spotlight: Jenifer Jackson

Jenifer is inspired by an incredibly varied list of musicians. Growing up, she listened to all of her father’s records. She loved the music of Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, and Neil Young. She spent a few years delving into Jazz music – drawing inspiration...
Musician Spotlight: Jenifer Jackson

Musician Spotlight: Jenifer Jackson

Music has been a major component of Jenifer Jackson’s life for as long as she can remember. As a child, she both sung and played multiple instruments. Her musicality came from her father – he was always a great musician. Jenifer stuck with both the guitar and...