Hi Brenda, > If you are a Minnie Riperton fan, you have to check out this interview that Dick Rudolph > did on KCRW: > > http://kcrwmusic.com/cgi- > bin/db/kcrw.pl?show_code=cc&air_date=3/19/01&tmplt_type=show
Thank you so much for referring me to this link. I listened to it for over an hour late last night until my buggy computer knocked me off the connection! While I definitely remember her from the 70s and knew she was an incredible lady, I am only recently learning more about her. Wow. Some of the music in the interview brought back many memories, but most I'd never heard before and was just blown away by it and her range in not only voice but style. I saw some interesting notes on one of her websites about being the only female artist besides Joni Mitchell to self-produce some of her albums. She also, like Joni, worked with Henry Lewy. Her daughter, Maya Rudolph, is the main reason I started watching SNL again and I think she is one of the most brilliant talents to ever grace that show. There was a very sweet article in People a few months ago about Maya and her father which conveyed what a special man he is. How wonderful for you to get your start with him! (Oh yeah.... he is gorgeous ;-) Thanks also for the info on the Knitting Factory videos - I will check out the archives. Kakki
