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The Nona Hendryx Experience.(Brief Article)(Interview)

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| September 25, 2001 | Pope, Carole | COPYRIGHT 2008 Regent Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The cult rock diva talks about composing her latest theatrical score--one of many outlets for her restless talent

I'm hanging on the telephone with Nona Hendryx. Even though I've known her since 1978, I'm still in awe of her as a singer and groove mistress While other caterwauling divas blow off vocal riffs like so much noise candy, Nona's liquid velvet voice insinuates itself into your psyche, resonating with a gut-wrenching intensity.

You might know Nona best from her work with Labelle, the space-suited, mind-blowing funky-soul vocal trio whose classic 1975 hit "Lady Marmalade" taught the world the French pick-up line "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?"

Nona was the songwriting force behind the group--although she's quick …

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