The Blues Foundation announces nominations for the 2006 Blues Music Awards, previously recognized as the W.C. Handy Awards
SISTA MONICA is nominated for "Best Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year" with good company ...
... including Irma Thomas, Betty LaVette, Denise LaSalle and Chicago homegirl Mavis Staples.
Blues Revue Sista Monica, whose versatility and vocal talent are right up there with fellow Bay Area resident Etta James, has returned with a new purpose. This news seemed doubtful not so long ago, when the singer faced a battle with cancer, but the self-produced, self-penned, self-distributed Can't Keep a Good Woman Down! trumpets Parkeršs determination and spirit ... -- Read More ...
All Music Her approach is best described as Koko Taylor by way of Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples; Parker gives 100 percent on this 2005 release ... -- Read More ...
Downbeat Magazine "....it's a commanding performance." Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat October-2005 -- Read More ...
