On a random night in Mexico, I met up with a group of friends for libations and good vibrations. A Cuban jazz band was playing and I was mesmerized. I remember talking to someone and stopping mid sentence because the horn hit a note that did something to me. I didn't stay in my seat long!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jlawal/support

Since I was 14 months old, I have lived without a father. While there have been a number of male figures in my life, I have never been anyone's little girl. Decades after his death, the loss and absence of my daddy is still very real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jlawal/support

You ever feel like your life is just one long blues song? For Florence Beatrice Flukes-Trent, better known as Baby Doll, life was filled with the blues. This once starry-eyed dreamer is thrust into a harsh reality and must find the courage to fight for her dreams.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jlawal/support

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jlawal/support