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"Neva Eva Eva is the song I wanted to write but couldn’t," admits Faith Michaels from her home in Key West. "While the lyrics for Fetish flowed easily from my heart to the paper, I had a really tough time finding my voice for the second single. I was literally paralyzed by the success of Fetish; fearful I couldn’t top it and that I might forever be thought of as a one trick pony." Luckily, the Miami-based Rhythm Rehab boys came to her rescue. They approached Michaels after her weekly performance at Key West’s Aqua Night Club, and presented her with Neva Eva Eva. "I knew right away that the song was the answer to my prayers," says Michaels. Its tantalizing club beats would allow her to wear extravagant costumes, a must for the over-the-top performer. "We are all drag artists," she says. "Some of us are pretending to be people we are not. Others are hyper-glamorizing their outer selves to match the fabulousness they feel inside. As long as we are queens, celebrating our personal greatness, and not drags, sucking joy from those around us, it’s all good," she laughs. You said in a previous interview that Neva Eva Eva is a song that reminds fans to not take your kindness as weakness. What did you mean by that? When I released my first single, people would come up to me and congratulate me on my work. Someone asked me, in a rather snotty way: ‘why do you always say thank you and you’re welcome?’ I thought, ‘Why do you think you’re so above thank you and you’re welcome?’ Of course, I didn’t say it. I have manners. Does today’s tough world demand that we be bold? We should always be bold and stand up for what we believe in, but it's a fine line between being bold and acting like a bitch. What is the main message in Neva Eva Eva? We shouldn’t worry about what the neighbors think. You only get one life – live it! Would you say that you embody that message? Well, I've got my tucker on, pads in, boobs in. I'm a man in a dress. What do you think? How do you define yourself – are you a female impersonator, tranny, or drag queen? Female impersonator is the PC way of saying drag queen. I was doing a radio interview once and mentioned I was a drag queen. The interviewer said, ‘what, drag queen?! I thought you were a tranny!’ It's important that people know the difference because that defines us on how we live our everyday life. I live my life as a boy and work as a girl. I am a drag queen. With the popularity of shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race, do you struggle with people trying to put you in a box? The world says I should be more like a boy. I've struggled my whole life with people trying to put me in a box. ‘You should do this; you shouldn't do that.’ Guess what? It's my life. If I wasn't living my life, my way, I wouldn't be lucky enough sitting here being interviewed by you right now. Is the success of shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race good or bad for the tran community? I don't know the role it plays in the tranny community, but in the drag community, I feel it helps by leaps and bounds. It helps people understand what we do and why we do it. It's a show with wigs, costumes, music, comedy, and impersonations. We are performers and you don't have to be gay to love it. Straight people love the show and thank God for them. It takes two of them to make one of us. How do you distinguish yourself from the ladies featured on the reality TV? Well, I'm not on TV and I can't sew. I suppose that's how I distinguish myself from them. Is Florida a safe place for the tran community? Our motto in Key West is ‘One Human Family’. We accept people for who they are. Everyone with an open mind and heart are welcomed. Do you think the state will ever allow gay marriage? I would like to think sooner or later it will happen. The state recently overturned the LGBT adoption ban. That’s progress, isn’t it? What got the ban overturned? Someone woke up and realized gay parents can raise a childjust as well as straight parents. Watch Judge Judy, more than half of those people should not be having kids. As a community, is it important that we fight for change to happen? We should always fight for what is fair and what we believe in. If we don’t stand up for ourselves, no one else will. What’s your message to people who try to steal our freedom and joy? Miss thing, I suggest you try living your own life, cause mine is nice and nothing you do will change it! www.faithmichaels.com Written by Contributing Writer, Mark Gray. As featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 6. Be sure not to miss future issues of Connextions Magazine! CLICK HERE to subscribe to the digital edition, FREE; order your print subscription; or purchase a copy of this issue. To find the latest issue of Connextions Magazine in stores nationwide: Click here
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D Alexander’s “Touch Me” is an empowering club track about losing yourself and finding love on the dance floor. It is the follow-up to “Beautiful”, his debut track that launched the young out-artist’s career – however it’s very different from the electronic R&B sound of the first. “Touch Me” is a disco dance romp that allows D Alexander to be flirty and communicate his passion for life, love and lust. “My inspiration for Touch Me was Saturday Night Fever,” reveals the young out-artist from his recording studio in South Beach. “It’s a modern track about today’s dance floor but I wanted the hook to be vintage disco and have that vinyl record kind of feel. The song’s underlying message is that though the dance floor changes in time, its essence remains the same.” “The dance floor is a spiritual place,” he continues. “It frees us from ourselves and let’s us be someone else for the night. Whether it’s dressing up in something slutty or out of our norm, the dance floor is a fantasy world. “And when someone touches you while dancing, whether its sexual or not, it can often lead to something pretty dirty,” he laughs. Growing up in Southern Florida, D Alexander attended a performing arts magnet school with a predominantly African-American population. As a result, his songs have been mostly urban. Recently, however, he has begun to incorporate Dance/Pop with basic R&B rhyming schemes into his songs, creating his own unique sound that he calls Urban Dance Pop. “I have been listening to more European dance music. I’m drawn to its deep emotion: an intensity that is not often replicated in American music. When writing ‘Touch Me’, I aimed to write a song that had American hit potential yet was European dance club worthy.” “I learned a lot from the release of ‘Beautiful’,” reflects D Alexander. “I have always excelled at being able to explain my song ideas to producers. ‘Beautiful’ was the first time I had to explain my ideas to media and to my fans. I had to put myself out there and convince the world why they should listen to D. Alexander.” There are still some things he won’t discuss, though. Like if he, himself, has experienced the passion on the dance floor he describes in “Touch Me”. To that, he simply answers, “I don’t kiss and tell.” Your new track includes vintage disco elements. Is that a nod to seventies dance floors? My new track is most definitely a tribute to the late 70’s dance floor. When writing this track, I told my producer to incorporate vintage synthesizers to give listeners a decade confusion accompanied with a modern twist. Think of Gaga being warped back to the ‘70s in the middle of her “Just Dance” video. Trippy, huh? What do the ‘70s mean to you? The ‘70s paved the way for electronic/pop music to really hit the mainstream. Who were some of the ‘70s dance floor greats? In my opinion, the dance floor queen was and still is Donna Summer. Also, Sylvester’s "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)". Enough said. The ‘70s were the beginning of the gay rights movement and the gay dance floor. How has it evolved through the years? To be honest, one of the greatest things about the gay dance floor is that the key elements have not changed. What has changed is the type of guy on that dance floor. The new generation of gay men are no longer hiding. They are celebrating their identities by freeing themselves and dancing for change. Unlike the ‘70s, we don’t have to keep our eyes peeled for cops trying to raid our clubs because of our illegal homosexual desires. In our social media world, do gay guys still meet on the dance floor? Hardly anyone initially meets at a club. Most meet there after they have checked each other out on their preferred app. It’s bittersweet for me. Thanks iPhone. Do you remember your first time stepping into a gay club? I was petrified! I was a chunky 18 year-old, walking into a room full of greased up abs and half naked men. It was the first time I felt like a girl in one of those dreams where she finds herself naked in front of the entire school. It was also the moment where I decided what kind of guy I was going to be. The greased up abs isn’t really my scene, although it can be fun sometimes. Funny thing is, even now, I am still very shy when I walk into a club. As much as I love attention, it scares me to death. What does the new generation want from their dance floors? The new generation wants to have fun! We have come so far in the struggle for equality, we just want to throw our hands up and dance in celebration of our accomplishments. Lets take a shot to progress! Is there a dress code? Guys wear what represents them most. The dance floor is a place to be the person you never thought you could. Welcome to wonderland, Alice! What’s your take on the trend of guys wearing six-inch pumps to clubs? I don’t judge anyone. I think any expression of individuality is important. They claim not to be drag queens; that they do it to make a statement. They are saying that they will not acknowledge a line that divides masculinity and femininity. Instead, they will blur that stupid line and be as much of a woman as they are a man. It is an awesome statement. Are drugs still rampant on today’s dance floors? Yes, and we need to cut that shit out already. Is it still ok to rip off your shirt on the dance floor or is that just tacky? I want to say it’s tacky, but in reality, I don’t really care. It’s the dance floor. We’re all there to have fun! There shouldn’t be rules. Are you gunning to be the next male Disco queen? (Laughs) I can’t say that. My sound has never been exclusively electro, R&B or pop. I like to think of my music as a harmonious unity of all three genres. Sometimes, you can even hear elements of rock in my songs. I think I am musically ADD. Find D. Alexander on Facebook at facebook.com/dalexandermusic Written by Contributing Writer, Michael Nelson. As featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 6.
Be sure not to miss future issues of Connextions Magazine! CLICK HERE to subscribe to the digital edition, FREE; order your print subscription; or purchase a copy of this issue. To find the latest issue of Connextions Magazine in stores nationwide: Click here Strong Island Records introduces PEGGSTARR and her debut album "Look What My Mama Made," which released on November 29, 2011. DJ, Tattoo Artist & hip hop performer, Peggstarr, features artists such as Tone Kapone of Def Squad, BK & Swanny River, while she reveals her explosive personality and raw lyrics in this debut album. With titles such as "Do 4 Luv," "Crash The Party" & "Ruckus," her music add a sexy hip hop tone to a ‘Gaga/Pink’ style within the lyrics. PEGGSTARRS new album is available on iTunes, Napster & all online music stores, as well as hard copy CD via shop.strongisland.com Facebook.com/peggstarrsfanpage YouTube.com/PEGGSTARR Twitter: @PEGGSTARR Gaymusicrevolution.com/PEGGSTARR As featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 5. Be sure not to miss future issues of Connextions Magazine! CLICK HERE to subscribe to the digital edition, FREE; order your print subscription; or purchase a copy of this issue. To find the latest issue of Connextions Magazine in stores nationwide: Click here Click to view digital issue Whenever I return home, I’m always reminded how kind people are", says Cincinnati-raised out music artist Aiden Leslie from his Manhattan apartment. "It’s a much slower pace there than it is in big music cities like New York and Nashville. People are much more welcoming at home." Emii, who grew up in Youngstown, Ohio but calls Los Angeles home now, agrees. "Not that I didn’t appreciate them back then, but being away has made me think more fondly about my family and friends." Aiden Leslie and Emii are part of a growing number of young Ohio artists leaving their small-town homes to pursue their big-time dreams of fame and fortune on the gay dance floor. "My ultimate mission as a performer is to share my story and experiences," explains Leslie. His new single, "Trying to Leave Now", releases this month. Penned by Leslie, the song is about salvaging what is right in a relationship before losing everything. It is the follow-up to his "World’s Away"; a song that nabbed the #1 spot on LOGO-TV’s "Click List" countdown show for four consecutive weeks. "I aim to inspire people to look closer at their lives and strive to be better," he says. "I also hope they’ll dance their asses off." "I was mesmerized by Elvis as a child," he remembers. "My parents were huge fans and would always play his records. One morning I told my parents I wanted to be a singer like Elvis and they said I could do anything I wanted. Their belief encouraged me." He attended a rigorous performing arts school in Cleveland that he says thickened his skin and prepared him for what was ahead. Six days after graduating, at 18, he moved to New York City and was introduced to an underground music world he didn’t know existed. It wasn’t long before he became a fixture in the New York nightlife circuit. "I saw dance and the underground club scene as another form of theatre", he explains. "Unscripted and self-expressive; an art form in stark contrast to the strict structure of the traditional plays I was performing in." The one element he found to be lacking in dance was the presence of strong male vocalists. "A lot of DJs are simply not open to playing male artists on their dance floors. I think it’s time that has changed. I want to be a part of the movement to bring more guys to the floor." And he has. The Junior Vasquez remix of Aiden’s "Love to Hate You", a remake of the Erasure hit, ignited floors around the world and introduced Aiden Leslie as a formidable talent. Leslie describes his sound as Hip-Pop with a strong dance influence. It is a true reflection of his life, he says, but admits it wasn’t always. In fact, the follow-up song to his successful debut was a song that Aiden describes as "unauthentic to his true self ". It led to him taking a two year absence from music. "It was not the direction I wanted to go in musically," he admits. "Coming off ‘Love to Hate You’, so many opportunities were being offered and I was taken in by it all. Right away, I knew it was a mistake and I learned a hard lesson from it. A fat paycheck is nice, but it’s not worth losing your integrity and your voice." The release also coincided with the hardest loss Aiden Leslie has ever experienced in his life: the unexpected death of his older sister. "She was my only sibling and the primary care-taker for my parents, who were both ill." Aiden returned to Cincinnati to care for his parents. He also began work on new music. "I’ve learned that in life there are hills to climb," he says. "Its how you manage the fall down and the climb up from the hills that is key." "Life is bittersweet," he continues. "We all have a purpose to find. I am grateful to have found my purpose in music. Being given a second chance to share it with the world is a gift." Emii, too, believes she has found her life’s purpose and knows that in order to obtain it, she must pay her dues in Los Angeles. "Performing is fun, but if I was just doing it for myself, I'd do it in a basement and no one would hear. I miss home but L.A. is where I need to be right now." Emii started singing at five and, against her parents' wishes, began fronting bands in her early teens. "Music is in my blood," she says. "I really can't see doing anything else." While her friends picked out their prom dresses, Emii perfected her studio recordings. She would shuttle back and forth from Youngstown to New York City for auditions and open mic gigs. The dual life ended the day Emii turned 18 when she bolted to The Big Apple. In Manhattan, Emii wrote, recorded and lived the bohemian life, performing in dark, seedy venues and collaborating with other underground artists. Two years ago, she re-located to Los Angeles to record with major label artists. Her new song, "Mr. Romeo", is a high powered dance romp that features a rap by one of the original partiers of hip hop, Snoop Dog. "I am no Juliet," she admits, reflecting on the song’s title. "I am strong hearted, fierce, and independent." Ask Emii about her musical inspirations and she’ll rattle off a litany of female frontrunners and rock n’ roll legends. Though she grew up singing their songs, Emii’s potent blend of pop, rock and dance produces a sound all her own. She belts out lyrics about life, love, and relationships with intense, gut-wrenching emotion. Songs like "My Zombie Boyfriend" unleash Emii's angst over falling for the wrong guy, while "Magic", a song released two summers ago but still playing strong on gay dance floors across the country, is a fun, sexy tune that begs the timeless question: Is he the right one for me? "I’m thrilled Magic has found a home on gay dance floors," she says. "Gay boys get me because they share my passion for losing yourself on the dance floor, meeting someone, and then continuing the journey at home." "Sometimes we fall too far," she cautions. "But baby, love is worth it." She likens romantic love to her love of the big city. "The moment I arrived, it was my second home. Any negative experiences while transitioning from my small town were drowned out by my passion for music." Aiden Leslie agrees. "It's hard to explain, but I never had a question in my mind about moving to New York City. It was right." Still, he says he’ll always have a place in his heart for Ohio. "You never can erase your history or where everything begins for you. I feel grateful every time I think of where I came from." Emii agrees. "Home is a source of inspiration for me. Whenever I feel discouraged, or harbor doubt about whether or not I will one day reach my dreams, I can look back on my time in Youngstown and feel pride in how far I've come." Written by Charlie Rockafort, exclusively for Connextions Magazine. As featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 5.
Be sure not to miss future issues of Connextions Magazine! Subscribe here to receive the digital edition, FREE. Purchase your copy of the latest issue in Barnes & Noble. Click here for a list of available store locations. Click to view digital issue Watch out Brooke Hogan; Looks like you’re not the only one who knows best when it comes to music. On October 31st, Glenn Douglas Packard, Vh1 star, released the video for his first official single "Love Dance.” This marks the first time that Glenn has produced a record, directed a video, & is being staged as the "center guy". The single features double platinum artist BEU SISTERS and is available on iTunes. Glenn says, "As all of you know I released my first single "LOVE DANCE" it was something I told myself I would do this year, & I’m one of those types of people when I dream it, I make it into a reality. After I released it, a lot of people and fans asked if there would be a music video. So because "I CAN" is in my vocabulary I got right on it." The extended version music video for "Love Dance" begins as a mini-movie. It reminded me of the first time I watched "Thriller," back in 1984. I knew I was waiting for a music video to start but at the same time, I was anxiously wanting to know what happens to the five best friends on their road trip. Kudos on the production of the mini-movie itself, along with the sexy and provocative pop video packed with energy that makes you want to get up and do the "Love Dance!" Along with promoting and performing "LOVE DANCE" around the world, Glenn is the face and celebrity endorser for bullyingacademy.org. The Bullying Academy program was created to help students and educators recognize the dangers of bullying and cyber bullying. Their primary emphasis is to inform students of preventative measures related to bullying as well as to develop effective communication strategies. The program generates data, which can be compared by class, school, or district in an effort to monitor effectiveness of bullying prevention education. During conversations with Glenn, it was evident to me that he takes great pride in being able to share his experience about being from a small town where homosexuality was not discussed. Glenn shares the importance of talking with the kids face to face and how much of an impact it makes when the TV personalities that these children see as role models, actually come to their school. Glenn Douglas Packard, proudly born and raised on a farm in Michigan, is an Emmy nominated Choreographer to the stars and TV personality. His choreography for some of the biggest artists in the industry, include; Michael Jackson, Ricky Martin, Usher, Missy Elliot & Pink. He recently finished working on two new films as an actor/choreographer in "LITLLE HERCULES" & "MOVE: The Film", as well as being internationally recognized for his role on Vh1’s hit show, "Brooke Knows Best." At the age of 19, Glenn suffered a tragic tractor accident that almost took his life. After recovering from a broken back, nearly losing his leg, and spending over a year in the hospital, Glenn wasn’t about to let anything stop him from fulfilling his dreams. It is Glenn’s wish that not everyone has to suffer through a tragedy in order to find their passion and live the life they desire. Christie Beu noted, "I had never met anyone so driven, so inspiring, so lovable and full of life in all my years. Being around Glenn reminds you simply to live, to laugh, to love, and to dance!" Glenn developed an international following as the outrageous but real gay character that has inspired an audience to "live your adventures, be yourself, & never be ashamed of who you are". With nearly 400,000 YouTube views, Glenn has set his mark as an international gay entertainer. Search TattooedAngelsTube on YouTube to find Glenn’s latest release! www.glenndouglaspackard.com As featured on the cover of Connextions Magazine, Issue 5. Be sure not to miss future issues of Connextions Magazine! Subscribe here to receive the digital edition, FREE. Purchase your copy of the latest issue in Barnes & Noble. Click here for a list of available store locations. Imani the Misfit, being dubbed as the bisexual rapper, is an internet celebrity, entrepreneur, record producer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and model from Maryland. With a growing 59,000 friends, he may be best known for his internet presence on Myspace. With his controversial rap artistry, Imani's latest release "Question Authority" has a tough exterior with explicit lyrics, he relays powerful messages such as: "you deserve what you allow" and "if you want to make a change, you gotta be a born leader not a slave" "cuz every legend that this world has ever seen has been perceived as a threat to society." www.myspace.com/misfitradioone http://twitter.com/imanithemisfit As featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 5. Be sure not to miss future issues of Connextions Magazine! Subscribe here to receive the digital edition, FREE. Purchase your copy of the latest issue in Barnes & Noble. Click here for a list of available store locations. Melissa Ferrick, with her impressive 20 year career in the music industry, released her latest album "Still Right Here" on September 13, 2011 via MPress Records. "Still Right Here" is Ferrick's first studio record in five years, and boasts guest vocals from friend and often tour mate, Ani DiFranco and guitar work from the incredible Kaki King. Melissa Ferrick's impressive career as a predominantly independent artist is virtually unheard of in today's industry and speaks to her talent and the world she has built for herself. There is her expansive body of work, mapped out over the sixteen albums that comprise her career to date. "I'm glad I've gotten as far as I have. I'm glad I've survived the industry and its changes, that I can still make a living playing shows and making records. And whenever I start to think maybe I shouldn't do this, I try to remember that it's no accident that I've written 150 songs, and people are still coming to shows. I'll just keep doing this until I'm not doing it anymore." states Melissa. Listening to the tracks on her new release, brings on that familiar emotion and passion that Ferrick has always brought to her fans. You can instantly relate to feelings of falling in love, breaking up, and recovering from broken hearts. Album namesake and opening single, "Still Right Here" serves as the records mission statement. "The track was inspired by a friend who walked away from a terrible car accident," Ferrick states. Musically, the track showcases the signature guitar sound that Melissa is revered for, blending seamlessly with her lawless gritty vocals. www.melissaferrick.com Connextions Magazine featured Melissa Ferrick on the cover of Issue 4. Lori Michaels - her music, her productions, her passions Since 2006, when the nation began to take notice of this talented diva, Lori Michaels has been on an unparalleled journey. She has graced the cover and/or been featured in several LGBT magazines, including: Curve, GO!, SheMag, IN LA, San Francisco Bay Times, GirL, and PrideMag...to name a few. Her music has been featured in films, TV shows, and radio stations across the Country, and her videos have been seen on such networks as TLC, Style, CW11 and here! Lori's highly energetic and motivated personality shines not ony through her music and performances but also in her passion as an activist for causes that she truly cares about. Lori is Founder and President of the non-profit organization, Reach Out, Inc. This organization educates and promotes awareness about the perils of illegal drugs, alcohol abuse, tobacco, crime, violence, prejudice, and life threatening diseases such as AIDS and Cancer. She has also contributed to such projects and programs as H.E.R.O (Help Everyone Reach Out), raising awareness and funds for breast cancer, A.N.G.E.L. (Awakening New Generations Enhancing Lives), an initiative promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention, Dance for Health (encouraging communities to get involved in positive activities to be healthy, and O.U.T. Proud! (Out United Together), promoting equal rights for all, helping in the opposition of human rights' violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In May of 2011, Lori will give a legendary performance at the OUTMusic Awards in NYC. She is also being nominated for her hit song "Rebound." In June of 2011, Lori graciously accepted the honor of being Celebrity Host for the All Inclusive Chicago Gay & Lesbian Wedding event at the Stan Mansion in Chicago. This event will celebrate the newly passed law (effective June 1, 2011) that allows same-sex civil unions to take place in the state of Illinois. This is one "partay" not to be missed and as fate should have it, seems to be the perfect venue for her I want the RIGHT campaign, which launched in 2010. The official music video for her hit song "THE RIGHT" was directed by Gabrielle Lindau (produced by Lori Michaels, Stephanie Stokes and Gabrielle Lindau.) Connextions Magazine will certainly be keeping our eyes on this lesbian superstar, as she is sure not to slow down any time soon. WE WANT THE RIGHT! www.lorimichaelsmusic.com www.facebook.com/iwanttheright Lori Michaels was featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 3. The Journey to Inner Freedom In 2010, at age 37, Darragh accepts and admits openly that he is gay. Finding the courage to ‘come out’ as a gay man, takes the support of special people. The first encounter with my best friend was a heartfelt, non-judgemental, two hour conversation with her (then a complete stranger), while she sat in the back of my taxi cab in 2009. From that night, our journey as friends began as did my personal journey to inner freedom. I have had many relationships with women and while I do love women, I always knew something wasn’t right. I could never connect with a women, on that most intimate level. I loved to the best of my ability at the time. I tried to be straight. For my Mom, my family, and my friends...my fear of rejection was strong. The final step in letting go and accepting myself as a gay man, came through music. It was during the recording of a song I had written about someone else, "Who Am I?" I realized that the time had finally come, when I had to stop running. I am gay. The whole idea of "coming out" was not something I had given any thought about, but I also knew I could no longer bury that which I had now embraced. The realization and acceptance that I am gay is one thing, but telling others is a whole different ball game. Obviously, the first phone call made was to my best friend, who was, of course, excited and supportive. And much to my surprise, as I shared my big news with other friends and family, I heard comments such as "it’s about time" and "we’ve been waiting to hear this since High School." The weeks have now passed by and I am still amazed at the freedom I feel. My message is simple: Be proud of who you are and walk tall. www.thesingingtaxidriver.com Darragh McGann comes from Ireland where he has built up a reputation and career as an Irish Lyrical Baritone and Singing Taxi Driver. In 1995, Darragh was hired to be a Stand-in and Screen Double for Hollywood Legend Marlon Brando on a movie filmed in Ireland. Darragh has been heard on radio interviews, held concert performances and has had apprearances on television, both in Ireland and in America. Darragh McGann was featured in Connextions Magazine, Issue 2. Connextions Magazine had the pleasure of spending some time with Hera Bjork during her visit to the states in late 2010, and again in early 2011. A stroll through the park, fine dining with friends, a couple of bottles of wine, a great party hosted by NYC-JC, along with an incredible performance by Hera Bjork were on the agenda. Hera has a bold, clear voice that lures your every emotion to attention. We could not wait to hear more as she finished singing the title track on her latest album Je Ne Sais Quoi, which instantly makes you want to dance! The electricity she radiates combined with her amazing voice were both stunning and exciting! Just as incredible as her voice, is her overwhelming personality. Hera is very passionate about her home country Iceland, in which she proudly represented at the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo. Humor does not, by any means, escape her as we sat and laughed over dinner earlier in the evening. I never knew someone of such stature could be so easy to talk to the instant you meet! During converstations, Hera mentioned that some of her inspirations were Celine Dione, Aretha Franklin and George Michael. And although not gay herself, she has a large gay following in Europe which she expressly appreciates and enjoys! Hera has also been named as the official entertainer for the upcoming Mr. Gay World USA event scheduled to take place in 2011. Her 2010 Gay events calendar included: Stockholm Pride Munchen Strassfestival Helsinki Drag Queen And, as stated by Hera, “a number of Eurovision related events in Manchester, Portugal, Holland, Denmark & Iceland where I met a bunch of lovely happy gays.” Connextions Magazine featured Hera Bjork in Issue 2. Click here to see exclusive photos of Hera, during her visit to America. |
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