Dreams really do come true...

Today I sat in the parlor on behalf of Kimberly our Fourth Thursday's Diva of the Day. I thought that it would be great to provide some time for us to reflect on our "Dreams"-what are they, where are we in fulfilling them, are we getting our own way, and are we even giving ourselves room to dream.As a part of this show today we interviewed vocalist, songwriter, and storyteller Ayanna Gregory who's latest release NOW is out now. Thank you Ayanna for stopping and sitting in the parlor with us even if it was just for a few on Thursday.http://www.ayannagregory.com/Please be sure to check out the artists on the playlist below, these are fierce musicians who dared to dream and are living out their dreams each and every moment of their lives. Are...

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Choose Life...right NOW!

Recent events in my life have made me understand & value this life that I live everyday. I am hoping to share with you, through music this afternoon, what it means to choose LIFE. No matter our daily circumstances, everyday is a new lease on that life that we purposely live. I ask you to take this musical journey with me today and evaluate, expand and ultimately appreciate the life you have, the life you lead today and the life you will choose for yourself tomorrow.As always comments (on the blog), calls to the studio (202-588-0839), or tweets are always appreciated (@sophiesparlor 0r @dreaofwaters). I would love to hear from you all this afternoon, I really hope this show heals you, me, and all of us today!The playlist will be posted...

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Helen Celebrates Her Fiftieth on the Air!

It was my joy and honor to share my favorite songs of the past few years. If you missed the show, please listen here: http://wpfwfm.org/programming/archived-shows.html. Select Mid-Day Jazz, October 6, 1:00 PM. My show starts at around 1:07 PM.   Artist Song Title Album Label Pam Parker Sophie's Theme Imagine Pam Parker Rosemary & Betty Clooney Sisters Mothers & Daughters Concord Records Valerie June Rain Dance Mountain of Rose Quartz Pre-release Sarah Vaughan Lullaby of Birdland Verve Jazz Masters Polygram Records Mindi Abair Change Stars Peak Records Freshlyground Fire is Low Radio Africa Freeground/Sony BMG Africa Terri Lyne Carrington Unconditional Love The Mosaic Project Concord Jazz Miriam...

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