[NB:- The interview is in two parts with the song placed inbetween]
One of the most amazing things about having the privilege of being on 95bFM, is that i get to interview some very inspiring artists...
When getting ready for the interview, a close friend of mine said "Do you realise you will be speaking with one of the greatest LIVING contempary artists of all time?"
hmmmm.... it is true.... ok, so then i got hella nervous....
BUT, it did put me into the right frame of mind...
Think about it... How difficult it is, for an artist to be 'original' and groundbreaking in any day and age...? take a moment, because you'll soon realise that there truly is noone else like her...
So personally, i was then incredibly excited, and couldn't wait to talk with her...
the outcome, well.. i felt blessed because she exudes 'genius'... we talked about music as a commodity, her views on soveriegnty just to name a few things.. unfortunately her record company overseas timed the interview to the second, there were so many more things we could've talked about... (her NZ label was awesome, i do have to mention that)
....since the interview, people have asked me if she was 'nice'... ??
all i can say is this..
pay her the respect she deserves, and she will be more than 'nice', she'll inspire.
So to the auckland photographer, who decided to disrepect her, and made headlines around the world..thanks for reminding me, that 95bfm's role as a player in the New Zealand media is just as important as it ever was...
Listen to the interview, and let me know your thoughts...
Peace