Welcome to Chilliechewer! As we kickstart the year, we begin our Women's Series with an incredible woman who has taken the talking drum all over the world, entertaining and sharing her Yoruba culture and heritage one drumbeat at a time. We turned our attention to West Africa and connected with Aralola, the Talking Drum Queen. We asked her a few questions about her journey in music, let's dig in. **Chilliechewer:** What initially inspired you to pursue a career in music? Can you share a bit about your musical upbringing and early experiences? **Aralola:** My inspiration came from listening to my father's music collection as a young girl. I absolutely loved them all, from Michael Jackson to the elegant and beautiful Diana Ross, the energetic male singer of the group Boney M, James Brown, Abba, Bob Marley, Don Williams, Mariam Makeba, Osibisa, Brenda Fassie, Angelique Kidjo, Janet Jackson, Sony Okosun, Christy Essien Igbokwe, Onyeka Onwenu, Queen Salawa Abeni, King Sunny Ade
Explore the creativity and passion of music artists with us! In this blog, we'll delve into the lives, inspirations, and impact of influential artists across genres. Join us as we uncover the stories and emotions in their music.