Goapele Mohlabane (/ˈɡwɑːpəleɪ/; born July 11, 1977), is an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. Her name means to move forward in Setswana, a Southern African language.
When I decided to be a musician I was hoping that it would be one of my contributions in having a positive impact on the world. That's always what I wanted to do.
I think as artists we have an opportunity to shed light and share different stories and expose different realities and inspire people and give a different perspective.
But I was waiting for some magical moment, that would prove to me, forever would be fine. Meanwhile, my first love was standing first in line.
The difference with a major label and independent is mainly resources. That's the difference that I feel sometimes where I as an artist would have to be more creative and more patient.
What I really appreciate about the music that I grew up to is that I feel like I can put it on now and still hear something new. It's still relevant. That's how I want my music to be perceived. It's what I strive for.
Our hair can be a fun outlet for self expression. I love wearing cornrows and getting my hair thread-wrapped because it feels ancient and African.
Close your eyes and see what you believe.
Joseph Barrell
Jay R. Ferguson
Pierre Page
Mark Antony
Lou Gramm
Jack Dykinga
Paul Hogan
Indira Gandhi
Vincent Connare
James M. Buchanan
Dreezy
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