Story & Lesson Highlights with Sherri Amoure

Sherri Amoure shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Sherri , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I am walking a path, but not one I ever could have charted on my own. It feels like a path the Universe specifically laid at my feet. While I wouldn’t have chosen the hardship of being an alchemist in a dark world, transforming personal trauma into light, I have fully embraced this mission. My acceptance comes from understanding that my purpose is to be a conduit for awakening. By dedicating my gifts, my voice, my songwriting, my art, I am simply allowing the Universe to use me as a vessel. I’m here to let that energy flow through me to serve its purpose.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Sherri Curtis, better known by my stage name, Sherri Amoure. I am an independent R&B/Soul artist from Washington, D.C.’s Brookland neighborhood. My story in music began when I was discovered at a first-grade talent show, but it was truly shaped by the profound chapters of my life, including the loss of my parents and the soulful foundation my father’s “Oldies but Goodies” music provided.

My artistry is built on a belief in music’s power to heal and transform. Drawing from my own life’s challenges and triumphs, I create music with a mission to bring depth, meaning, and a fresh, sensual energy back to the forefront. I’m not just a singer. I’m a storyteller and healer, using my platform to uplift and connect with audiences everywhere. I’m currently working on sharing this vision with the world, one song at a time.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
There’s a before and after in my life, and the line between them was drawn when I lost my father at 15. He was all I had, and when he passed, the safety net vanished. Being kicked out by my adoptive “mother” a year later at 16 felt like the Universe confirming I was on my own. It was a terrifying, traumatizing time, but it forced me to learn the most valuable lesson of my life: that I could depend on myself to persevere through anything. It taught me a level of self-reliance and perseverance I never knew I possessed.

If you had told that grieving, isolated kid that she would not only survive but grow into a resilient, strong-willed woman, she wouldn’t have believed you. But here I am at 28. That journey is the foundation of everything I do, it’s the reason I know how to alchemize pain into purpose.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell her that her anger and loneliness are valid, but they must not become the reason she compromises her boundaries. I’d say, “Trust that you, the Universe, and your guides are enough. And know that you are growing into the very source of strength and support for others that you are searching for now. You are becoming everything you need.”

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
I very deeply admire the phenomenal R&B artist Kehlani. While I’m obviously a fan of her incredible talent as a singer, dancer, and songwriter, what I respect most is her authenticity. In an industry full of facades, she remains remarkably relatable and personable. She uses her platform with courage, taking firm stands on her beliefs regardless of potential backlash. Furthermore, she’s been raw and honest about her early struggles and her ongoing journey with mental health, which is a level of vulnerability that resonates deeply with me and my own values. My admiration for her has lasted since high school, which tells me it’s not just a superficial crush, it’s a genuine respect for her soul and her core character. She embodies the strength that comes from being unapologetically yourself.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
The biggest misunderstanding would be to reduce my legacy to a surface-level label. If people only see “a lesbian R&B artist,” they miss the radical act that my music represents. My work is a deeply personal archive of my life. Each song is embedded with experiences I’ve rarely shared outside my therapist’s office. It’s my soul, printed on a track.

Additionally, I used to hide, using neutral pronouns to mask my truth from a homophobic family and world. But my artistic turning point was realizing that my happiness depended on my honesty. My music is much more than a genre, it’s a testament to survival, a refusal to be silenced, and a stand against the fear that attempts to force me back into the closet everyday. In an era of short-form content, the risk is that this deeper purpose gets lost. I hope people listen long enough to hear that deeper story, the one that can’t be captured in a 15-second clip.

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