Channeling her shero from the upcoming tribute album, Loving You More…In The Spirit of Etta James due to be released July 31st on Shanachie Entertainment, here is the “blues baby” herself, Leela James. Also stay tuned to GFM for our upcoming interview with Leela as she speaks about the concept behind this video, keeping Etta’s legacy alive and her feelings on the current state of R&B.
You can also follow Leela on Twitter at @LeelaJames
Hope West is a music enthusiast and music photographer who has captured artists like B.B. King, Janet Jackson, Teddy Riley and many others. A life long lover of music, Hope is a graduate of Full Sail University where she studied music engineering. She’s also a proud “Florida Girl” born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. and currently resides in Atlanta, GA as a “Georgia Peach”. Hope is known for her creativity, sense of humor and quirky perfectionism. Artist(s) that make her freak out as a music fan: Sheila E., Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones.
