This article was written by Phelo The Great  Media Fury Radio is a popular internet radio show based out of the San Francisco Bay area. The show airs every Monday night and is hosted by celebrity consultant Valerie Denise Jones. On this week’s episode of Media Fury, host Valerie Denise Jones and co-host Omar Tyree welcomed special guest Nona Brown. Nona Brown is a professional songstress and former group member of gospel music legend Edwin Hawkins and the New Edwin Hawkins Singers. A native of the San Francisco Bay area, her passion for music lead to a celebrated career which spans over 30 years. Stay tuned: Nona Brown will receive the BMA “PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD” during the 15th annual Bay Area Black Music Awards set for Saturday, November 17, 2018, inside the luxurious Richmond Auditorium. Speaking of Nona’s music career during the first segment of the show several areas of interest were discussed. Specifically, her featured song “Woman Phenomenal” which h...

1. Where are we talking from today? Oakland, CA 2. How is 2018 treating you so far? Well...my heart has taken a blow in 2018 with the passing of so many loved ones however, there were experiences in which my heart was filled with joy and excitement. 3. How did you get involved in music? I began playing piano and singing in church in my early teens years. 4. When did you make music a priority? Music has always been a priority in life because it makes my heart happy when all else fails. 5. What inspires you daily to write & record music? Anything can inspire me but I would say "love" and "God" have been my greatest inspirations. 6. Name 1-2 highly influential musicians that you listen to & respect? Truthfully I listen to all types of music and respect most musicians but if I just had to name 2 I would say "Stevie Wonder" and Roberta Flack" 7.  When it comes to how the music enthusiast listens to your album do you prefer...