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Nicki Richards

No joys are above the pleasures of love

About Me

Nicki Richards has recorded and performed for the past several years with Madonna, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Linda Ronstadt, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Lenny Kravitz, Anastacia, Bette Midler, Maxi Priest, the Rev. Al Green, and that's just scratching the surface. Over the years she has starred in films such as "Colorz of Rage", appeared in television commercials for Burger King, Coca Cola and Colgate toothpaste, and in several theatre productions, including the late Cy Coleman's "Like Jazz" in Los Angeles, Jim Steinman's challenging "Over The Top" on the East Coast, and the Penumbra Theatre's "Spunk" by Zora Neale Hurston and "Beehive" in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. She's had her own album out on Atlantic Records ("Naked to the World") which she wrote and co-produced. She was a Grand Prize Winner on Star Search. She performs on the children's television show "Between The Lions" on PBS. Originally a Navy brat, she currently lives in Manhattan where she does studio and jingle work when she's not touring.

Love is good!

;-)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/23/2006
Band Website: nickirichards.com
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Type of Label: None

My Blog

Inner-party!!

Hooray, found that freeing, celebratory moment I went on about.Feeling no pain... I am here in the moment, in New Orleans, in the middle of everything, surrounded by loved ones, having a ball. This is...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:47:00 PST

Big Easy Ain’t That Easy.

It's crazy down here in N'awlins.... luggage is lost. I'm limping and praying I won't need knee surgery. My grandfather's headstone still isn't up due to poor record keeping post-Katrina. I saw Rev. A...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:15:00 PST

Italy.

First just want to say thank you, thank you for all the warmth and kindness during a time of loss; I'll never be articulate enough to express how supported and moved you make me feel here. Love is so ...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:16:00 PST

Papa Joe, New Orleans....

I lost my grandfather today.He's the best of what New Orleans means to me, and, as it turns out, was hurt by the worst of what New Orleans means to me.... Warm voice, high-pitched, heavily accented; k...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:58:00 PST

A Good Week.

Finally feel like I'm back in the saddle of my "normal" routines, you know? Well, almost, anyway. Nealy and I are challenging each other with how fabulously we can hack at the stuff on our "lists" thi...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:31:00 PST

Live Earth on Saturday

Okay.... now I'm getting excited. Rehearsals have been outrageous already.... The music is outta hand this time (you knew it would be! [whispered: she really is amazing, y'all]). Just sounds great and...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:26:00 PST

In London Town.

I am dancing like I've never danced before! I love my job. LOL! I just want to talk to everyone about how absolutely wonderful my dear friend Lisa Fischer is all the time! Just glorious. I learn new d...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Thu, 17 May 2007 09:09:00 PST

Birthday Time!!!

I'm always so happy when birthday time rolls around. Mine is tomorrow (3/24). Life is a celebration anyway, I know, but I always feel that extra festiveness at the end of March. I'm so grateful to my ...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:52:00 PST

So much music...

I'm listening, right now, to Roachford's "Heaven Is"..... I cannot get enough. Before I know what's happened my face is wet with tears. Beautiful.I've discovered so much great stuff here on the 'Space...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:39:00 PST

Let's just say....

Let's just say that this isn't me procrastinating..... Let's say this is me energizing my vibe, or me keeping in touch with loved ones, or taking a brain break..... Don't judge me too harshly for my p...
Posted by Nicki Richards on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:34:00 PST