When not on tour in faraway countries like Turkey, Lebanon, Greece and Japan, China Forbes lives in Portland, Oregon with her 9-year old son Cameron. Best known for her vocal work with the retro lounge band Pink Martini, China began her artistic career studying visual art at Harvard and later working as an Off-Broadway actress. She has also released two albums under her own name and is working on a third. China sings in 9 languages. In this episode we discuss her unusual upbringing in Boston, touring with Pink Martini, postpartum depression and her dreams for future projects. I spoke to China in my dining room in Portland, Oregon in December of 2017.
Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses, 50FOOTWAVE)
Ruth Ungar (The Mammals, Mike & Ruthy)
LaRhonda Steele (Portland Blues Legend)
Tahirah Memory
Annalisa Tornfelt
Sara Lund (Unwound, Corin Tucker Band, Hungry Ghost)
Rhiannon Giddens
Amanda Bergman
Shara Nova (My Brightest Diamond)
Rosanne Cash
Meshell Ndegeocello (Queen Sugar, Ventriloquism)
Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney, Filthy Friends, Heavens to Betsy)
Carol Kaye (Wrecking Crew, Sam Cooke, Beach Boys, Barbara Streisand)
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