When We Speak guest featured on Lupe Fiasco's "Adoration Of The Magi"

Rather than write a really long blog about it.....we'd just like to share with you that our friend and When We Speak guest, Crystal Torres, is featured on Lupe Fiasco's new single Adoration of the Magi off his upcoming album, Tetsuo & Youth.

We are so proud to be in acquaintance with such great artists!!!!
LOVE YA CRYSTAL!!!!

 PURCHASE ADORATION OF THE MAGI FEATURING CRYSTAL TORRES BELOW:

Who is Kat Rodriguez?

Kat Rodriguez (aka Kat) is an incredible saxophonist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and composer with an accomplished resume. As a saxophonist in Beyonce's all female band, she has toured the world with one of the best, but is now ready to step into the limelight and show the world what she is made of. Kat currently has a CD out titled Mockery on iTunes and Amazon. 

Kat is one of 1000 girls who auditioned. She was handpicked by Beyonce herself. Kat took a break from singing for the opportunity of a lifetime. Since then, Kat has recorded The Beyonce Experience Tour, the I...Am Tour (with a featured solo on both DVDs), Beyonce Live at Roseland, An Intimate Night at The Wynn, Live at Revel, and Beyonce Live in London. 

 Pictured L to R: Kat Rodriguez (tenor sax), Crystal Torres (trumpet) and Adison Evans (Alto Sax)

TV appearances include: Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres, Today Show, Good Morning America, Tyra Banks, BET Awards, Black Girls Rock Awards, American Music Awards, Fashion Rocks, Grammy's, The World Music Awards and the SuperBowl XLVII.

She has performed with: Ray Santos, Louis Bauso, Patato Valdes, Charlie Persip, JJ Hairston, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Slim Thug, George Michaels, Monica, Keri Hilson, Marsha Ambrosius, Fantasia, Ledisi, Kelly Price, Jill Scott, VV Brown, Estelle, Mary J Blige, Mary Mary, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Melonie Fiona, and many others. 

She has recorded with: Beyonce, Destinys Child, DJ Mark Ronson, Mobb Deep, Kidd Kidd, 50 Cents, Anthony Hamilton, Big Krit, Big Boi, Trumpeter/Producer Keyon Harrold and KeyKat Productions to name a few.

Working and touring with Beyonce inspired Kat. 

"When I was younger, I would always pretend to sing in front of the mirror with a brush. Yes, it sounds cliché, but I did. I've been fortunate enough to travel the world and share the stage with Beyonce. Now that I've seen the masses chant her songs, my heart yearns even more to follow my childhood dream," says Kat. 

That is exactly what she is doing. With her musical background and extensive performance experience, she blends talent and drive to create the phenomenon that is Kat Rodriguez.

Crystal Torres (Trumpet Player for Beyonce)

Coming soon to When We Speak TV 
is none other than Trumpeter, Crystal Torres aka Rovel!!!

Stay tuned to When We Speak for the full interview and thanks for supporting great musicians, artists, entertainers, and most of all When We Speak TV!!

MORE ABOUT CRYSTAL (ROVEL) TORRES:
Twitter: @LoveROVEL
SoundCloud: music by Rovel
Facebook: ROVEL


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You can still cook while you are #OnTheRun!!!

I have always expressed that I have a great admiration and respect for artists/ musicians that tour because they work so diligently on small amounts of sleep.  Recently, I was afforded the opportunity to speak with several musicians that definitely know the meaning of touring on a small amount of sleep.








I got the opportunity to speak with members of Beyonce/ Jay Z's, On The Run Tour band.  Yep that's correct!!!!  

 

First up is Adison Evans! 

She is a saxophonist in the tour, and she also hosts her own show called Adi's Jazz Kitchen, in which she combines the art of music and cooking.  Stay tuned for more episodes with the On The Run Tour Band!!!!









Enjoy this great recipe from Adison and Adi's Jazz Kitchen!!!