"This CD,"People Love The Blues" embodies exceptional, interactive musicianship, lyrics, vocals, and variety-just what we've come to expect of her! 'It's a Shame, It's A Mystery "is a Keeper." C.Huriston, Ops Mgr. Kansas City Jazz and Blues Festival Monica Parker (affectionately known by her friends and fans as Sista Monica) is one of the hottest contemporary female Blues, Soul and Gospel singers on the international music scene today. On June 23rd, 2002, Sista Monica received the prestigious "Artist of the Year Award" from the 17th Annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival 2002. They call her "The Lioness of the Blues". "She has the soul of Aretha Franklin, the vocal power of Etta James, the gospel roots of Mavis Staples, the sass of Koko Taylor, the funky groove of James Brown and the fun-loving spirit of Katie Webster" Mac McDonald - The Monterey Herald B...