Valerie Simpson Valerie Simpson (b. 8/26/46) was born in the Bronx, New York City, Valerie Simpson learned to play the piano by ear by the time she was five. Ray Simpson, lead vocalist for the Village People, is her brother. A warm, quiet multi-faceted avatar of gospel-influenced, sophisticated romantic soul music, Valerie Simpson was, in…
Month: March 2025
From Hobo Moon Cartoons: I Stand With Ukraine
The image below is a collage of a dream I had back when Russia invade Ukraine. I saw a giant snake and road with many pair of baby shoes on it. I have this saved as “lozenge pattern from Ukraine”
Women Music March 2025 — Day 1 — Dar Williams
Hello Dear Readers and Listeners! I’m excited to say that today begins the 6th year of Women Music March. This month of a-female-musician-a-day many times introduces these talented individuals to myself as much as to you. The list of musicians grows organically. As I hear –and hear about– female musicians I add them to my…
Tao-Talk 