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My very special guest on today's podcast is my older sister, Morning Star Trickey. When thinking of guests to honor for Women's History Month, Morning Star came to mind right away. I have looked up to her and admired her since day 1. When I was coming of age and she was entering her 20's, I worshiped her like no other. Morning Star has been singing as long as I can remember. My little sister, Leila and I would beg to hang out in her room with her friends, listen to music and watch them rehearse. Her voice is magical and stops me in my tracks every time I hear her sing. I remember being mesmerized when I watched her outstanding performance in the musical Hair when I was only 10 years old. She is my favorite singer of all time.
Besides being a charming older sister and gifted singer, Morning Star is a phenomenal women in many other ways. I'm most grateful and proud that she has chosen to share her journey with the Roots of the Spirit community...of growing up experiencing racism, her drive to become a singer and surviving a near fatal car accident which resulted in her becoming an amputee, and subsequently a disability rights advocate. Most notably, Morning Star is the fabulous mother of my beautiful, bright and charismatic nephew, Thelonious.
Morning Star is currently a member of the City Soul Choir, a secular Vancouver community choir led by music director Brian Tate.
Extending immense gratitude to award-winning composer, musician, choir director, and educator, Brian Tate for granting me permission to use his stunning song, Hold On, Don't Let Go featuring soloist, Morning Star Trickey on the podcast.
The content and discussion in this podcast will necessarily engage with racism, ableism and experiences of emotional and physical trauma. My intention is to provide a platform from which we can engage bravely, empathetically and thoughtfully with difficult content.
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