Lilly & Charles Neville

Lily & Charles Neville

 

Here I am with Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers. I grew up listening to his brother, Aaron Neville. When I heard that Charles Neville was going to be performing, I was just as excited to meet him as I would have been for his brother.

I appreciate music and the hard work and dedication that great musicians put into their craft.  I have a special love for African-American musicians because it’s what I am and what I can relate to the most….sometimes.

As a celebrity and a musician I notice that he was very humble and approachable.

Harry Belafonte

 

Over the weekend when I went to the Schomberg Center to view 100 Moments, I ran into American singer, songwriter, actor and social activist  Harry Balafonte!!

I felt really good because I was looking at Gordon Parks pictures wishing I could have met Gordon Parks when all of sudden I looked up and saw Mr. Belafonte! It was so random and even though they are two different people and are recognized for different achievements, It feels good meeting a celebrity that you actually can connect with.