I really like world music. I used to think it was simple but it's far from that.

Most true musicians don't do it for the money, they do it because they love it. When I did slam poetry, it was a great way for me to express myself, I loved it.

I really like world music. I used to think it was simple but it's far from that.

Many of the African musicians are well-schooled and well-versed...what they do takes a high level of musicianship.

Don't expect to make a living on it. Be able to hammer a nail or do retail, doing your music on the side!

Everybody can perform, there are so many outlets. Musicians are no longer limited. In the past, the record companies made most of the money. I for one am not sorry to see them fade away.

At a certain point, I got used to writing on demand. I developed a habit of writing like I hired myself! I also like to write about things that affect me emotionally.