Lady A shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Lady, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What is a normal day like for you right now?
Waking up blessed and refreshed. I’m ensuring I get enough rest during the downtime months for me which I take intentionally. Being an artist takes you away from your family and friends for months at a time and now that I feel i’m more established and getting older I’m intentional about the time spent away, time to rest, quality time for friends and family.
So I wake up refreshed, and there is no such thing as a normal day, as it just depends on the day. I have classes I teach, classes I take, finishing my album, producing a big show for December, lunching with friends and again, rest. I love naps. So it really just depends on the day. Let’s sum it by saying my days are productive whether its work or relaxation.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Lady A ~ The Real Lady A of Lady A Productions – known as “The Hardest workin’ Woman in Blues, Soul & Gospel” a 20+ year blues-soul veteran rooted in the Pacific Northwest. I’m a singer, songwriter, storyteller, producer, and proud teaching artist. My music blends deep soul with real-life stories, and over the years, I’ve become known not just for my voice I bring to the stage, but for the voice I bring to my community.
One of my passions is using music to rally the community around real needs, like supporting our unsheltered neighbors. Lady A Productions produces show that ask community to bring gently used blankets and coats for donation during the winter months. It’s a simple act that turns a night of music into a moment of care and collective action.
Right now, I’m working on a new album set to drop in 2026 that I’m totally excited about (untitled as yet). Launching my own Lady A’s Blues and Blessings Foundation; which will engage seniors and musicians over 60 with programs that keep them active, connected, and honored including those no longer able to perform publicly. This foundation will also mentor and inspire youth ages 8 and up; especially Black, Hispanic, and rural students in Seattle’s South end communities, whose families have been displaced by gentrification over the last decade. “Centering Black voices, while empowering all communities through music.”
What makes my journey unique? I carry the blues not just as a genre, but as a mission. Every lyric, every performance, every workshop is a piece of that legacy. As my motto says: Be Blessed and be a Blessing. I love performing, however, it’s not just a performance, for me, it’s a ministry, a message, and a moment to connect, heal, educate and inspire where I can.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
Who saw me clearly before I could see myself? First and always, God. There was a plan for my life long before I understood it, and the older I get, the more I see how every hardship, every accomplishment, and every moment in between has led me here.
God placed people in my life to help carry that vision forward; people like my Seattle producer, friend, little play-brother, and pastor, John Oliver III. He saw something in me before the world did, before I did. He believed in the power of my voice, my story, and my purpose when I was still unsure. He prayed over me constantly, and from the beginning, our shared prayer was simple: that God would increase my territory, so I could tell my story, tell the stories of those I met along the journey and find purpose for a mission of inspiration.
And He did. I’ve had the blessing of singing across the world. But more than that, I’ve seen how divine connections people who love, support, and believe in the vision can make anything possible.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Definitely. When I turned 50, I seriously considered walking away from music. I wasn’t singing what truly spoke to me. I was chasing trends, trying to keep up with everyone else, and I hadn’t yet found my voice or vision in the industry.
But through prayer, the support of close friends, and a growing passion for giving back, I reconnected with my purpose. I started to understand my own journey and mission more clearly. That’s when I found her again The Real Lady A.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Oh yes, I’m the same on stage as I am off-stage. Crazy, funny, bold, sometimes too bold, know what I want and how I’m going to get there.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If immortality were real, what would you build?
A community of people who support dreams, show kindness and love to inspire. A beautiful community of people.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ladyababyblues.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladya_bluesdiva/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LadyABluesDiva
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ladyabluesdiva
Image Credits
Dawn Lucresia-Johnson
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