Chapter 1: The Disease

We open with Sheba, as she begins her interview with Carter Baird, of Vanity Fair. It's an account of her life-story, starting with her parents, Burg Hawkins and Colette Blue, members of the duo, Burgundy and Blue. Chapter one chronicles the early days of her parents' relationship: the meeting, the music, the relationship. Follow along as they navigate the struggles…and the surprises. Original song in this chapter: Rain Falling, by Kandace Springs. 

"My Name Is Sheba," is the twice monthly fictional story of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, a young artist, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and created a musical masterpiece. An album that sounds like the iconic records that become the soundtracks of our lives. Except, this one never saw the light of day—until now. In this story, her music's finally being unearthed like buried treasure.

"My Name Is Sheba" is written around the original music from the album of the same name, by singer/songwriter Kandace Springs. We suggest starting with episode one, and following along.

This chapter of My Name Is Sheba was written, recorded, and produced by Monroe Jones. Original song "Rain Falling" comes from the album, My Name Is Sheba, by Kandace Springs, and can be found at Spotify, Apple, or wherever you stream music. "My Baby Just Cares For Me" was written by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson. Other original music in this episode is by Humans Win, BZUR, Jason Donnelly, and Trencher Music, all of whom have royalty free music available at storyblocks.com.  

For more behind the scenes info on the creators of the story and the music, visit mynameissheba.com. 

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