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    They always found them (like much of rock 'n' roll, I would say) steeped in testosterone. "I've found that lots of times it's not about Florida bands or Florida music ... It's about who you know, and 95 percent of music festivals are geared toward men. I was raised by four women, and women have been a huge part of my life, being my inspiration and helping me do the things I wanted to do." Providing that kind of inspiration is the goal of ELLA, a 4-day event opening Thursday at Cameo Theater on East Colonial Drive, Artsy Mama Studios (1309 Wilfred Drive, near North Mills Avenue and Virginia Drive) and the back lot of the Misty Forest School for Children (next to Dandelion Communitea Cafe on Thornton Avenue). Full Article at Orlando Sentinel
    I've found that lots of times it's not about Florida bands or Florida music ... It's about who you know, and 95 percent of music festivals are geared toward men. I was raised by four women, and women have been a huge part of my life, being my inspiration and helping me do the things I wanted to do.
    Robert Johnson – Robert Johnson SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel 2 months ago
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ELLA Music Fest puts spotlight on women
  1. The whole goal is to encompass all of femininity, to provide something to help out all women ... It boils down to the idea of having support. You need to show women, show little girls, that you can do anything you put your mind to.
    Robert Johnson – Robert Johnson SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel 2 months ago
  2. This will be my fourth album with Justin ... We're about four songs into it, so we're about halfway done.
    SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel 2 months ago

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