In India for her performance as a part of the all-women lineup at the Mahindra Blues Festival in February, the American saxophonist, singer-songwriter Vanessa Collier spoke to mid-day.com about how she picked up the saxophone, her music, sexism in Blues music and the industry, and working on new music
American saxophonist Vanessa Collier was in Mumbai in February as a part of the all-women lineup for the Mahindra Blues Festival. Photo Courtesy: Mahindra Blues Festival
- American saxophonist and singer-songwriter Vanessa Collier was in Mumbai earlier this year
- Having previously performed in the US, South America and Europe, it is her first time here
- Vanessa says because of the sexism in the music industry, women are given a shorter leash
If you were at the Mahindra Blues Festival 2024 in February, then you definitely witnessed livewire American singer and saxophonist Vanessa Collier showcasing her best on the Soulstrat Saloon stage on the first day. Belting out her songs like ‘Bloodhound’ and ‘Two Parts Sugar, One Part Lime’ among others, it was nothing short of a party for 90 minutes. Collier, who loves to bring high-energy and passionate performances full of her saxophone and fluid songwriting and storytelling mesmerised the audience as she owned every minute on the stage. It was visible as they grooved to her music, some being introduced to it earlier, others listening to it for the first time, yet high on her energy and music.
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