Episode #1 ALICE TAN RIDLEY

American gospel and R&B singer Alice Tan Ridley (http://www.alicetanridley.com) is the first artist to be featured on Street Music Map Radio, the official podcast produced by the Street Music Map project (www.streetmusicmap.com).

Alice Tan Ridley - Short Bio (from her official site):

Alice was born in Georgia into a musically talented family of 9 siblings, most of whom have become artists. She has been captivating audiences since she was 3 years old.

After moving to New York in 1971, raising a family and teaching handicapped children in the NYC school system, Alice focused upon her singing career in 1992 when she began singing full time in the New York City subway stations – Union Square, 34th Street, and the famous 42nd Street Times Square station. Audiences gathered daily as Alice covered many songs such as ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Will Survive’, ‘Billy Jean’, ‘My Heart Will Go On’, and other familiar favorites.

Her legendary subway performances – often stopping people dead in their tracks and rocking the station – resulted in a flurry of YouTube videos, which continue to attract millions of viewers. Whenever Alice sang, she consistently drew a sizable crowd, transfixed by her powerful voice, surrounding her and fueling her with love and appreciation. She was known locally as the “New York City Subway Idol.” A 2010 feature in the New York Post described her ‘electrifying R&B act’ after the author witnessed ‘another rousing show in the Times Square underground’.

Her first and new album, "Never Lost My Way" (© Copyright - Assouline Records / Assouline Records) is a collection of Alice's favorite songs and her new original songs, co-written with songwriter Jay Stolar. This debut album features an amazing NYC studio band playing arrangements heavily influenced by Classic Soul, R&B and Motown.

Alice tackles a range of emotional topics, including watching her children grow, dealing with a cheating lover, and trying to be the best person you can be. Her voice emotes, soars, and rips through every song, giving meaningful performances that captivates everyone who listens.