My Mum (the greatest human being I know and my driving force) – introduced me to Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole & my first tastes of classical music & jazz. My Dad – an avid James Brown & funk fan, and my four siblings played me everything from roots & soul to progressive rock.\r \r Growing up in the 70’s & 80’s filled in the blanks. I got deep into the new romantic & alternative movement with the help of my best mate and her older brother who took us to places we weren’t old enough to go. \r \r And from across the pond,anything and everything, U.S. soul, hip-hop & disco electro funk and rock.\r All the schools I attended had strong music programs so I was always involved. Choirs, musicals, pop bands, concerts, recitals music competitions were all the norm, and was thankfully encouraged.\r \r I had my first classical singing lesson at 10, & stuck with it until I was 20. Meanwhile joining various local bands as a lead or backing vocalist until my fav...