I met Meneachea at Columbus Circle, her enthusiasm for what I was doing made her stop and chat. I'm happy I asked what inspired her. Her answer was quick off the top of her head and spot on. "music, life, service, and the earth." Listen to her reasons why. Filmed in 2011, just as relevant now as it was then.
I honor her as we celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th #IWD2015
I met executive music producer Kim Hoedeman of bestofstreet.com - (a company inspired with a mission to record and preserve street music) at Columbus Circle where I was performing. Of course I asked my favorite question What Inspires You?
What inspires Kim? Every Day Elegance and impromptu generosity.
I met Kendall Glaspie on the uptown 1 platform at Columbus Circle. I loved that he came across from the other side to listen more closely. What inspires Kendall? Desire to create and share. Connections....
What's your inspiration?
I met Ron Contarsy while I was performing on the uptown 1 platform at Columbus Circle. We chatted about his work as a photographer and about what inspires him. His inspiration comes from the tough times so many are living through in the aftermath of the Hurricane, Storm Sandy.
Battery Park
closed subway stationI met Debbie at the Uptown 1 platform with her son. What inspires Debbie? Anything natural. Moonbeams.
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Summer Solstice arrived June 20th at 7:09 PM EST and already giving NYC some serious summer heat. I was performing on the uptown 1 platform at Columbus Circle, and the unmistakable vocalist and percussionist Vicki Randle (of the Kevin Eubanks group on Jay Leno) passed by me with a grin.
In town performing with Mavis Staples at the Beacon Theatre with Bonnie Raitt, Vicki and I chatted about inspirations and the first time we met many years ago in Key West when I opened for Laura Nyro and Vicki was in the band.
What Inspires Vicki? "…what just happened…..just the sound, its the complex beautiful sound of music that creates something inside you, it makes an emotion in me…"
a little 1980's history in Key West
I met violinist Bryan while he was waiting for an uptown 1 train at Columbus Circle and I was setting up. We had a chance to chat. Would be fun if one day he would join me and jam.
What Inspires Brian? To be open to many musical genres.
A really cool physician who founded Physician Volunteers for the Arts. Also not a small mention, Charles Busch based his play The Tale of the Allergist's Wife on Dr. Barry and his wife, Brina. We had a brief chat and he shared what inspires him.
What Inspires Dr. Barry? "My grand daughter...Enjoy the moments you're given."
What's Your Inspiration?
I met Menachea at Columbus Circle, her enthusiasm for what I was doing made her stop and chat. I'm happy I asked what inspired her. Her answer was quick off the top of her head and spot on. "music, life, service and the earth." Listen to her reasons why.
NYCSubwayGirl was happy to see Ruth Reichl (writer, eater, cook, former Gourmet editor) at Columbus Circle 59th st station. Seeing a friend in the subway, "makes the city feel comfy."
What inspires Ruth? Walking around the city and looking at peoples faces.
Ruth speaks and writes about food in ways that can make even the most jaded or obsessed step back in wonderment.
What Fools Do words/music C. Grier SESAC singerfish publishing
