I think people must wonder how a white girl like me became a blues guitarist. The truth is, I never intended to do this for a living.

Some people are caricatures of themselves, and some people keep people coming back and keep themselves growing. Otherwise, the fans would get bored.

I have been really heartened by how much coverage there has been about inequality of pay across the board, between the entertainment industry and almost every industry worldwide. And just the problem of young women not getting an education, not being able to have an equal position in the cultures all around the world.

Jazz and blues fests are everywhere now, and Americana is going strong on college radio. What I'm hearing is an appreciation of real music.

It is still a surprise when people tell me that I've had an influence on them, particularly when it's someone I really respect.

It's so thrilling. And not just the music. The Internet is changing the future of fund-raising. I'm thrilled by the potential.

The great thing about the arts, and especially popular music, is that it really does cut across genres and races and classes.