The Reverend Shawn Amos chats about his music and literary career, divorce and life as the son of Wally โFamousโ Amos
He's a dad, musician and author who spent his childhood in the kitchen with his dad, cookie creator Wally "Famous" Amos. Now, the recent Texas transplant is an accomplished musician and author -- winning a Grammy and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Ahead of his new album release and gig performing at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, he's chatting with Houston Life about his successes, struggles, and what he's learned along the way.
Houston musician Desz wows judges on โThe Voiceโ with rendition of โUn-Break My Heartโ
HOUSTON โ This season of The Voice features not just one but two Houstonians, and the latest superstar got all four judges to turn in her blind audition while singing Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton. Deszโs mom suffered an aneurysm just months later and she performed for the first time during her funeral. The 30-year-old musician went on to perform all throughout college at Prairie View A&M University with the universityโs choir, the Houston Ebony Opera and the Houston Symphony. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she became a part of Kanye Westโs Sunday Service Choir. To keep up with Deszโs musical journey, follow her on Instagram @deszmusicofficial or Facebook at DeSz Music.
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Musician overcomes physical obstacle to inspire others
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Jazz saxophonist Dave Koz shares a preview of his new album providing comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic
HOUSTON โ 9-time Grammy nominated saxophonist, Dave Kozโs brand new album, โA New Dayโ was written entirely during the quarantine this year. 1 albums on Billboardโs Current Contemporary Jazz Albums Chart, numerous world tours, a star on the Hollywood walk of fame and more. โA NEW DAYโA brand new recording by Dave Koz, his 20th album as an artist and first collection of original material in 10 years. With a roster of very special guests, all of whom recorded their parts virtually, this albumโs release date is October 9, 2020โฆ30 years and one day after the release of Daveโs debut album. DAVE KOZ VIRTUAL ALBUM RELEASE EVENTA NEW DAY - VIRTUAL ALBUM RELEASE EVENT www.davekoz.com Join Dave for an exclusive virtual live stream album release... Posted by Dave Koz on Monday, September 7, 2020Check out โSummertime in NYCโ the first song released from โA New Dayโ.