Meet Me On The Moon

Welcome to Meet Me on the Moon, the podcast that celebrates the influence, legacy and sound of the iconic singer-songwriter Phyllis Hyman through the lived experiences of some of Philadelphia’s finest Black women vocalists. My hope is that you’ll learn a bit about the Black women singers who make your daily world go round. Not the mega celebrity you worship but will probably never get a chance to meet. Nope. I’m talking about the singers right in front of you, you know, the one who sang your favorite jams at your cousin’s wedding that kept you on the dance floor all night, or the one who sang your beloved grandparent’s favorite hymn at their memorial service,, or the one you run into on a busy street corner, strumming and humming, reminding you that there is such beauty in every day.That’s us, Black singing women sharing our gifts with the world. In these episodes you’ll hear about everything from the butterflies of a first gig to the excitement of tour life, from balancing your bank account to bouncing a baby on your hip while continuing to make a life in music. We can imagine those same joys and challenges being faced by Phyllis Hyman during her too-brief career. And so these conversations invoke her spirit with deep gratitude and love for the path she cleared for Black women to find not just our musical voices, but also our power to shape our destinies beyond the stage.Meet Me On The Moon, the podcast, was recorded, produced and edited M’Balia Singley. Original music by M’Balia Singley. Meet Me On The Moon was generously funded by a grant from The Black Music City Project, a collaboration between public radio stations WXPN, WRTI, and creative agency, REC Philly and sponsored by The Wyncote Foundation and Tito’s handmade Vodka. The beautiful artwork was created by Angela Faranda. Special thanks to Shekhinah B, Rhenda Fearrington, Tiffany Jones, and Denise King.mbalia.com

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Meet Me On The Moon

Tiffany Jones

June 02, 2021 • M'Balia • Episode 3

I met Tiffany over 20 years ago at a party band gig and I fell in love with her poise, polish and powerful vocals. Tiffany holds a Bachelor's degree in music from Temple University, and a masters in the art of teaching music education from the University of the Arts, so she is a real smarty pants. But she is one of the most humble singers I’ve ever met, and talking to her is like talking to family. Speaking of family, her grandfather was one of the founders of rock and roll and has been inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. She also has a famous cousin, but I’ll let her tell that one. Tiffany has released several albums of original music, and she often sings with the Philly Pops, and she recently opened her own voice studio, The Jones Voice Institute. We talk about her all star cohort at college, maintaining personal integrity in the industry, walking away from music, and returning to when it feels right, and what she's reading these days. And of course, how Phyllis Hyman taught her to love her vocal gift.

You can learn more about Tiffany and the Jones Voice Institute at thejvi.com and on instagram @tiffanyjonesmusic.

Meet Me On The Moon, the podcast, was recorded, edited and produced by M’Balia Singley. Original music by M’Balia Singley. Meet Me On The Moon was generously funded by a grant from The Black Music City Project, a collaboration between public radio stations WXPN, WRTI, and creative agency, REC Philly and sponsored by The Wyncote Foundation and Tito’s Homemade Vodka. The beautiful artwork was created by Angela Faranda. Special thanks to Shekhinah B, Rhenda Fearrington, Tiffany Jones, and Denise King.