Today we’d like to introduce you to Barbara Jeffries.
Barbara, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Started from Social Work Career (Case Manager for the Homeless) in the 90’s… To Radio Host : WMQM 1600 from 2005- 2011… To ICE TV Entertainment TVHost from 2013 to Present. (TV Broadcast Airs on Sundays, at 11:00 am on Comcast Channel 17. Ordained Minister of the Gospel, Evangelist…
Contemporary Gospel Recording Artist, Songwriter, Music 🎶 Publisher BMI/ New York
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
When Life is Lifing!!!! …. Overcame many, many struggles and obstacles; But my Faith and Trust in God’s word brought me through! …..
Jobs lay off, Financial struggles…..
But again, my Faith in God brought me through! Amen 🙏
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a Contemporary Gospel Recording Artist., Songwriter…. AKA: Chor’us . . I believe that what sets me apart as an Contemporary Gospel Recording Artist; is my unique style of
Artist Creativity/ Singing Inspirational Gospel Jazz. My unique Songwriter Gifts and talents, are taking Secular Artist Songs and changing the Lyrics to Lyrics dedicated to the Lord…..
My Favorite Secular Artist is Luther Vandross….. My Gospel Jazz Rendition Cover song /*SUPERSTAR that became and has a History of becoming much acceptable in many, many local Churches in Memphis 901 and has reach Global Music 🎶 platforms on Social Media…. Another Gospel Jazz Rendition by Luther Vandross!.. COVER “Can’t Wait”…..
I have not limited myself as an Recording Artistq in singing music genres…. Such as My original song “Rest in His Love”….. “Life is”…. Contemporary Rock mixed with Fusion Jazz and Electrify Lead Guitar. Along with the “9th Hour Cry” …. Story Telling in Song of Matthew 28/ with Acoustic String Guitar 🎸Melody.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
NETWORKING…. Especially, in Artists local Community by attending workshops, seminars, Local Events. Memphis Music Commission (Downtown Memphis) has extremely been a blessing to my Music Career from early 2000’s to now. Memphis Music Commission promoted and showcased my musical talents..Also, My Career as a Gospel Radio Host , helped to get my Music heard in the beginning of my Musical Career. Also, promoting your Music 🎶 and New Releases on Social Media Platforms are a must; Because an Artist may never know who is Following them on Social Media, which can open doors to many grand opportunities!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.icetventertainment.com
