Musicians

Female Vocalists

*Lalah Hathaway *Chaka Khan *Angie Stone *Kim Burrell *Shirley Ceasar *Whitney Houston

Male Vocalists

*Rahsaan Patterson *Stevie Wonder *Michael Jackson *Donny Hathaway *Dave Hollister

Artists/Bands

*Teena Marie *Klymaxx *Earth, Wind and Fire *The Hailey Singers (KC&JoJo) *Toni, Tony, Tone *Sheila E. *Mint Condition *Prince

Directors/Band Leaders

*Sherry Dawson-Williams *Eric Moore *Jimi Davis

Personal Heroes

*Jackie Ellis -dear friend who never said no

*Mr. (Rev.) Xavier T. Carter -teacher with best cliches (life-saving)

*Wil Covington, III -dear friend who got on my case when necessary (and still does)

*Darrell Crooks -need I say more ;)

*Don Ward -dearest friend who taught the best life lessons and gave the best sermons :)

*Ann Bradonovick -kindergarden teacher who made rough days pleasant for a five year old

*Joan Walker -fifth grade teacher who would not let me settle for less

*John Nolan -12th grade trigonometry teacher who helped me realize how smart I actually was

*Charletta Johnson -12th grade African American Literature teacher who helped bring about a unique awareness of myself (I thought I was a BLACK PANTHER!!)

*Michael & Valerie Johnson -the most practical married couple I've ever seen (great examples)

*Reggie Dunn -who set the standard

*Myles & Shirley Dunn -who whooped *ss and made me responsible (most people my age are the total opposite. Thanks, mom and dad!)

*Myeisha Dunn -the "Special One"

Websites of Interest
L.A. Soul This is the band I am currently working in as lead vocalist.
Final Snapp This is a band with which I have ongoing collaboration with as a lead vocalist.
Klymaxx I was heavily influenced as a young up-and-coming vocalist by this group.
Rashaan Patterson Rashaan is one of the more soulful, "down-home" artists currently on the scene.

Chaka Khan I have grown to admire this artists' range and stage presence.
Lalah Hathaway Lalah's smooth voice and carefully chosen riffs are difficult to match.
Darrell Crooks Darrell is a personal friend, awesome guitarist and fellow collaborator.
Reggie Dunn This is my unfairly gifted and talented brother :-) He can play whatever he touches.
Teena Marie She is one of the few female artists that sold here skill and not her looks.
Prince Here is another unfairly gifted and talented artist. He is STILL bad!
Stevie Wonder Time has only enhanced this artists' contribution to all of music.
Donny Hathaway Donny's lyrics cut like a knife and he delivers every line as if it were his last.
Earth, Wind & Fire This band has given us 3 decades of excellent stage presence and good music.