The News Review:
- Heritage Comes Alive in MoCo
- Q&A with Songwriter and blues artist Riyen Roots
- Music to beat the blues
Heritage Comes Alive in MoCo
Washington Post – Jun 24, 2007
Come at noon both days and hear performances of historical blues music of the Underground Railroad. ยท Glen Echo’s contribution is the " Then and Wow!" family festival today with miniature golf kiddie rides arcade games entertainers and a vintage car display.
Q&A with Songwriter and blues artist Riyen Roots
Virginian-Pilot – Virginian Pilot – Jun 24, 2007
is a dream come true. You can check him out this weekend in Portsmouth and next Wednesday in Virginia Beach then June 1 in Norfolk. What is your earliest musical memory?My mother singing blues and traditional folk songs and such. I sang in front of a crowd of over a few thousand by the time I was 4. What inspires you?Inspiring others mostly. I try to write songs that motivate the mind body and soul of the listener. Although I have been told that I am a dreamer I believe that music can really change the world and as long as I have a venue to share my music with folks I think I will be doing my best to help change a little – one show at a time… What inspires you?Inspiring others mostly. I try to write songs that motivate the mind body and soul of the listener. Although I have been told that I am a dreamer I believe that music can really change the world and as long as I have a venue to share my music with folks I think I will be doing my best to help change a little – one show at a time. What was the best live show you ever saw?Last month in Maryland I got to sit on the side-stage with Mr.
Music to beat the blues
Financial Express – Jun 24, 2007
The sound of music continues to mesmerise us. More so because music for therapeutic effect has become the latest trend that lifestyle-savvy urbanites are reinventing these days. A clinical and evidence-based therapy to address physical emotional cognitive and social needs of individuals of all ages music therapy is known to promote wellness. It helps manage stress alleviate pain express feelings enhance memory improve communication and promote physical rehabilitation.