Linda gives us the glorious gifts of her diverse musical roots and experience. Her family exposed her to white southern gospel music and the old-time traditions of the dust bowl, and although she began piano at age seven and took a classical degree, she has always maintained her deep connection with the energy and emotion of her roots.

She spent several years in Africa, traveling through Kenya, the Congo, and West Africa, and absorbing both the indigenous rhythms of the continent and those that migrated there, such as soka, calypso and reggae.

Linda spent her last 3 years in Africa in a rural environment without electricity or running water. After dark, she would listen for the drums which would play all night when there was a celebration, a birth or a funeral.

Linda is now living her dream of being a full-time musician, composer, singer, pianist, teacher and music director. Linda brings an emotional intensity to her music which is born out of her personal struggles, and a rich tapestry of rhythms and styles derived from her musical roots and world travels.

Currently Music Minister at CSLSR, Linda teaches music to the youth church and offers piano and vocal coaching to children and adults.