Exxpose Magazine July 2013 | Page 10

Exxpose: What is your background, work field and where are you from? Linda Wright: Born Linda Faye Coleman, I am the ONLY daughter of Rev. Eddie and Mother Daisy Coleman. I worked at WBOK when it was a Christian Station and I created and hosted the broadcast "Spotlight on New Orleans". Times Picayune was a major part of my life for over 18 years and now I host the Kirk Franklin Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues, but I have been at the House of Blues since 2006. I was born in Lottie, La but raised in Brunch Village in Metairie, LA. Exxpose: What style of music do you do? Linda Wright: Gospel, Blues, Jazz and Old School 10 Exxpose Magazine Exxpose: Who or what inspired your career in this industry? Linda Wright: My Parents, The Supremes and Etta James Speaking of the salt...Mr. Reggie Smith adds such an amazing hint of phlava to but an awesome recipe! Watching him in his own element while on-stage performing live is a one-of-a-kind treat. Let me be the first to say that “Reggie Makes Love to the Saxophone.” I absolutely adore him and love to watch him handle that darn saxophone. Ladies, watch out...this musician is coming to steal your hearts!!! Shantrell Wade, Editor-in-Chief Exxpose Magazine 15