I say that I do soul, R&B music. I have so many influences, from Billie Holiday, Nina Simone to Stevie Wonder and Prince and even Al Green and Bjork. And a lot of hip hop music has influenced me a… — Goapele Copy Share Image
Africa doesn't look like it's changed that much to me since I first went in '94. There is still a major economic divide, but… — Goapele Copy Share Image
Even if a song has shallow lyrics, there's something that you feel, regardless of what their lyrics are. — Goapele Copy Share Image
As I get older, my perspective changes, and I just see how relationships aren't always what they appear to be. It's one of those… — Goapele Copy Share Image
I think it's okay to be vulnerable and ask for support when you need it. It's something more women have to do because it's… — Goapele Copy Share Image
When I'm singing, I can see so many people, and I can see their response and everything. And being somewhere like the Hollywood Bowl,… — Goapele Copy Share Image
Sometimes it's isolating, but just being in the music industry that is just dominated by men, I think it means I have to be… — Goapele Copy Share Image
Mos is a true artist who has a story to tell and gives back through his music. He remixed my song 'Different' in 2005,… — Goapele Copy Share Image
'Break of Dawn,' musically, is still soulful and eclectic, but I think I opened up a little bit more vocally. It's a little more… — Goapele Copy Share Image
There were a lot of anti-apartheid rallies and marches and concerts that we would go to as a family. And music was a big… — Goapele Copy Share Image
I believe, as artists, I do think we have a responsibility, and there's also a place for a lot of different artists. It is… — Goapele Copy Share Image
There are a lot of classic Goapele tracks that are obviously me. And I'm also just trying to keep evolving and grow as an… — Goapele Copy Share Image
Good soul music should make you feel something in your heart, in your body, and in your spirit. That's what I try to do… — Goapele Copy Share Image
