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Tis’ the season to be merry, and the hosts of “After Dark” are in a merriment mood spreading the joys of Christmas. Helping them spread the joy are their musical guests, Tina B and Jodi C. The two accomplished songstresses join Rob and Andrew to share their favorite holiday memories growing up. They talk about favorite meals, desserts, movies, and the “ugly” Christmas sweater, which neither will admit to wearing. They also playfully talk about the ever-popular holiday fruit cake that seems to appear every year at a holiday party. And making the evening even more festive, the singers perform a cappella renditions of their favorite Christmas songs throughout the hour. This show is guaranteed to get you into the holiday mood; after all, it’s Christmas time.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6.
Tina B is an actress and singer/songwriter. Her discovery of music began very early in life as a soloist in the children’s choir while attending Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Arkansas. Her musical journey continued as a member of the band and allegiant choral groups while attending junior high and high school. She also participated in various gospel groups, including the University of Memphis gospel choir, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.
She later served on active duty in the United States military as a broadcast journalist for the Armed Forces Network. Tina made her theatrical debut in Tom Dent’s play, “Ritual Murder,” in 1990, and continued creatively as a featured soloist in the play, “The Prince of God” written by playwright Charles “Chuque” McDonald. She continues to be inspired artistically by writing songs. She loves to travel and spend time with close friends and family.
Jodi Cornish is a singer/songwriter, known for her contralto vocals. Throughout her childhood in a small Connecticut town. Jodi attended Bard College in Annandale, New York, where she studied with jazz trumpeter, Wadada Leo Smith. She also performed with a local jazz trio and joined a twelve-person funk band called St. Booty. The band became popular amongst colleges across New York and New England. The band has performed in popular NYC venues CBGB, Wetlands, and The Knitting Factory. The performances ultimately led them to an invitation to perform at Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
After completing her education, Jodi moved to New York City and would later make the acquaintance, and be mentored by, legendary jazz saxophone musician and activist, Fred Ho and his Afro-Asian Arts Ensemble. She was deeply impacted by his mentorship. While splitting her time between New York City and Western Mexico, she studies interior design, photography and continues to write music for her debut album, Naked Moonlight. The album is expected to be released in the Fall of 2022.