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What is your birth name?
Neshia J. Ruffins
Stage name? Noonie Taboonie
What is your career background and
where are you from? I’m from New
Orleans, Treme area. I attended
McDonough 35 High School and am
now attending Southern University in
Baton Rouge. My father is the
legendary Jazz Musician, “Kermit
Ruffins.” My mother is Leshiamre
Ruffins, who’s mother (my grandmother), is the owner of the “ Little
People’s Place” bar in the Treme area.
What or who inspired you to do music?
My dad, Kermit Ruffins introduced me
to music and performing when he
pulled me on stage with him to sing
“This Little Light of Mine,” when I was
about 6 years old! Since then I took
piano lessons for a couple of years.
I’ve been performing ever since.
What would you say your journey in the
music industry has been like? My music
journey has been a long and very
delightful journey, but this is only the
beginning. I look forward to
accomplishing much more.
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