An Artist Talks with Louey Moss,28.09.2011, Kunsthaus Tacheles, berlin

Louey Moss is an African American living and working in Berlin since 20 years. She is from New York, where she grew up: She has always sang since her young age. Her brothers and sisters sang as well, her father was a musicain, and her mother a pastor. 

So I childhood is full of Gospel memories and singing in the church. This special feeling after performing with her family in those times remains untouched. She has learnt to play the piano and the guitar and the drums. 

She likes to write her own songs and melodies. And her composition are full of feeling and rythm'n blues. Her singing is amazing, as she reexplores the Jazz repertoire, and interprets her original cover versions of classics, such as Sommertime for instance ...She is a strong believer in Mankind and Humanity. She is aware of the great possibilties an artist has, to reach out to the people and bring them hope.

The wants to transmit her energy and passion for life. She says: "Dreams do come true, you must believe in them yourself first for them to come true".

She likes to encourage the youth, who approachs her and give them friendly advice.

She discovered the Kunsthaus Tacheles a couple of years ago and has recently been playing jam sessions downstairs ground floor in the Welt Urlaub Gallery space. She sings and brings the audience in from the street to enjoy beautifull musical moments shared also along with other singers and artists coming through the Kunsthaus.

She likes the Kunsthaus Tacheles because it stands for freedom of expression and brotherhood. She feels it is important to defend any type of artist. For her The Kunsthaus Tacheles is a place for artistic discussion and networking. She has chosen to support the Kunsthaus and bring more musicians. She plays on mostly Thursdays and Fridays: Please come and visit us. The Kunsthaus Tacheles Oranienburgerstrasse 54/56, mitte, Berlin. It was a very nice talk.