The Day Stevie Wonder changed my life
After 4 intense days in a rehearsal studio in Burbank, CA, at around 8pm on August 13, 2007, Stevie Wonder changed my life. Before that time, I had built a career as a professional pianist and accompanist, working and supporting myself (which in itself is a beautiful thing) at the local level...→ Read More
Los Angeles performances
Hello LA! It’s been a while, but I’ve finally got a bunch of performances coming up in town! I’ll be performing with Destani Wolf on Sunday, August 6, and then with guitarist Adam Hawley on Wednesday, August 9. I also have a series of Saturday performances with DWTS singer CJ Emmons...→ Read More
Hotter Than July! Part IV
VIDEOS I’ve created a few short videos documenting my Musical Life. Enjoy! Lebanon Day 1 • Lebanon Day 2a • Lebanon Day 2b • Lebanon Day 2c • Lebanon Day 3 • Lebanon Day 4 @mayssakaraa @iamscottpage @marcusnand @richjacques @nealthedrummer @laythsidiq @naseem_alatrash.cellist @barhoumkanun @gilbert_mansour SOR @ Summerfest, Day 1 • SOR @ Summerfest, Day 2 • SOR @ Summerfest, Day 3a • SOR @ Summerfest, Day...→ Read More
Hotter Than July! Part III
INTERVIEW & PHOTOS A few months ago, I was interviewed and photographed by the incredibly talented photographer, Amina Touray. I was introduced to Amina by Ciera Payton, who referred Amina to me as a potential model/interviewee. #SoFlattered The photos turned out beautifully, and the interview was published in an Afro Elle Magazine web article: Sound...→ Read More
Hotter Than July! Part II
#SORonTour Shortly after the concert, I left the venue and headed straight to the airport. I had to fly to Chicago so that I could be a mentor for the School of Rock at Summerfest in Milwuakee! Thankfully, my travel wasn’t terribly delayed (Beirut to Frankfurt, Frankfurt to Chicago, 90 minute drive to...→ Read More
Hotter Than July! Part I
#VictoriaInBeirut On July 1, I flew to Beirut, Lebanon to perform with Maysaa Karaa, a Los Angeles based Lebanese-American Singer-Songwriter. She’s already had some success in the USA, as one of her recordings (an Arabic adaptation of Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit) was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2015. Mayssa and her producer /...→ Read More
Hotter Than July! Videos & Blog Update
IT’S BEEN A HOT MONTH ALREADY! #VictoriaInBeirut On July 1, I flew to Beirut, Lebanon to perform with Maysaa Karaa, a Los Angeles based Lebanese-American Singer-Songwriter. She’s already had some success in the USA, as one of her recordings (an Arabic adaptation of Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit) was nominated for a Grammy...→ Read More
Summer, summer, summertime! It’s the summertime!
I’ve got my swimsuit ready! Where’s the pool party? Ah, yes, gotta love living in Southern California! The days are getting hotter, and so is my schedule. I’ve got some hot shows with the amazing band Farofa this week. Farofa is a group of phenomenal Brazilian musicians (Felipe Fraga, Isaias Elpes, Luis...→ Read More
Update & Spring Performances
Hola amigos!! Happy spring!! It’s been a busy year already! I spent much of the past 3 months in the Bay Area, working at my alma mater, Skyline High School, celebrating my sister’s birthday at an escape room, starting a new job on Spanish television, taking my fitness to...→ Read More
Noches con Platanito
Hola amigos!! I’m back on late night TV! This time, I’m on a show on the Spanish language network Estrella TV. The show is called “Noches con Platanito“, and is the only Spanish Language Night Talk Show in the U.S. The band (called Las Chikas) is all female, except for...→ Read More