If you didn’t get a chance to catch the “Queen of Underground Soul”, singer, songwriter, Sy Smith on her tour stop in Atlanta, you missed a treat! At Soul Village Atlanta/Moods Music, host JB aka Soul Cool Jay got a chance to discuss Smith’s musical journey in working with artists like Whitney Houston and Sheila E., the highs and lows of being an independent artist, and some of the inspiration for her latest release, ” Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete”. Smith’s live performance included songs like “Camelot”, “Can’t Get Over You” and “Now And Later”. Here are a few photos from the new Soul Village and highlights of the show.
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.
