Happy Wednesday.
I hope you have the best of day of your life today. I wish you much happiness, success, and love.
This past weekend, my daughter were at the almost renowned, "Jazz in the Gardens". This niffy name coms from the fact that many musical, and/or jazz musicians are invited to come out to entertain Miami, in Miami Gardens. Miami Gardens is the third largest city in Miami-Dade county. The population is diverse, yet primarily African American. The mayor of this city is African American as well.
My daughter and I went to this event, as media observers. We covered this event, in order to report to you, as well as others what it is all about. So here goes.
Day 1.-Saturday, March, 20, 2010:
When we arrived, we met different personnel, to claim to be from various media outlets. The media room, was a tent that was set-up, specifically for the media, and it was where the artist were to be photographed and interviewed. (If we were permitted to ask questions). Moreover, there were various local artist, such as Rachel Brown, KaWan DeBose, and sexy John Saxx, (my daughter's favorite),
Rachel Brown:
She was absolutely beautiful. She made herself available to whomever wanted to speak with her. She took as many pictures, as the camera would take. She wanted the coverage. Although, Tay and I did get to hear her sing. We loved her personality. In fact, Ms. Brown autographed one of her calenders', for my daughter. THank you Ms. Brown, as we wish you much success in your career.
Kawan Debose:
He was cute and adorable. He knows his music, which was soulful, and energetic. My daughter said he was very "nice", when she interviewed him. He made himself available for all pictures and interviews.
John Saxx:
My daughter had met Mr. Saxx prior to this event, so this was an "extra special" interview for her. John Saxx, is a local artist here in Miami, who, you may have, guessed it, plays the saxophone. He was a gem. Mr. Saxx, and my daughter, both had on jazzy hats. He allowed media to take as many photos as we wanted, and he made himself available to any media outlet, that had a microphone to record him. Thank you John Saxx, and much success to you.
Now the national artist were a different story, at least some of them were. There were many more stipulations. Such as they most national artist would agree to be photographed for a few minutes, and would take only 2-3 questions, from the array of media outlets, who were there. These national artist were, K'Jon, Teena Marie, Robin Thicke, and Mary J. Blige.
K'Jon:
This was so very intersting to me because I had only recently research this artist. Not because I knew he would be at the is event, but because I fell in love with his song, "On the ocean". I listen to it religiously daily. I love this song. But anyway, he was very kind. My daughter began her interview of him, by telling him that her mother, is a native of Detroit, Michigan, just like himself. She also asked him " how does he want his music to influence young people"? He responded positively to her, and commented on her question. My daughter loved him, and appreciated his kindness toward a budding reporter.
Teena Marie:
NO SHOW in the media room.
Robin Thicke:
Wonderful. Handsome. Humble. Handsome. Generous. Handsome. Oh I said that several times already. LOL. This man is absolutely wonderful. I will tell you this, I believe his wife is a very lucky lady. There were no uppity airs about this man. He made himself available for the media. We took pictures, and my daughter asked Mr. Thicke the same question she had asked K'Jon. Mr. Thicke walked over to my daughter, and shook her hand, and answered my daughter's question, making my daughter feel so good. It was an awesome time in her life. Thank you Robin Thicke, for making a little girl feel like a star.
Mary J. Blige:
First we waited for about an hour for her to come to the media room. Limited pictures, four police officers to guard her "press conference". No questions. It sucked. I felt so bad, because my daughter really wanted to speak with Mary J., and I loved her before this. I felt that a woman that has come from the ghettos, and been through as much as she has, with all of the physical abuse by the hands of a man that she thought she loved, would humble her. Instead, it was quite the opposite. It was as though she was too good to take time to communicate with her fans. At least my daughter got a wave from her. :(
Tomorrow, I will tell you about the Sunday, March 21, 2010 event. I will tell you the truth.
Have a great day,
L. for Love
