In honor of Tee Alston
Some people enter your life and become so much a part of it you don't realize how you count on them to always be there.
Jacques Demêtre: discovering a blues historian in the family
Jacques Demêtre is one of France's noted historians of American blues and gospel music. For decades he wrote a column for the French magazine, Jazz Hot.
Supernatural Thing: The Story Behind The New Single
Supernatural Thing is one of my all-time favorite songs. A true classic! As the first 'cover' song I've released, I want to honor Ben E.
In the Studio with Nina Simone and Ashford & Simpson
Deeply honored. Humbled. Last fall, France's noted blues/soul/jazz magazine, Soul Bag, asked me for an interview. They were curious to know if I would share
REVIEW: Valerie Ghent for Funk, Blues & and Damn Good Time
Valerie Ghent for Blues, Funk and a Damn Good Time Saturday, September 8th, 2012 by Alix Cohen Valerie Ghent makes you want to mooove. Heads bob, shoulders shimmy,
On the road w/ Valerie Simpson – Valerie Simpson & Friends: A Tribute to Nick Ashford at Lincoln Center
Next Friday, August 10th, we hit the stage at Lincoln Center Out of Doors, perfoming with Valerie Simpson in a beautiful tribute to Nick Ashford,
Valerie Ghent Live Radio Interview with host Robin Milling
Internet radio host Robin Milling interviews singer-songwriter Valerie Ghent about her new CD, Day to Day Dream, Ashford & Simpson, China and much more
Day to Day Dream CD Review: 3+ stars from SOUL BAG!
Thrilled to receive 3+ stars from France's most prestigious soul/blues magazine, Soul Bag. VALERIE GHENT DAY TO DAY DREAM SOUL A few tasty excerpts: "Ghent has become a prominent
Day to Day Dream: Great CD Review from BALLnROLL!
BLOGS/TRENDZ Review: Day To Day Dream Valerie Ghent's latest solo album skips lightly between soul and jazz, r&b and funk. Moving between R&B, jazz and soul seems