Interviews

Amannda made herself known in the e-music market seven years ago, when she released her first successful single “Don’t Miss.” Since then, the Brazilian singer has been on her way to stardom, performing her dance hits at venues around the world. In 2006, Amannda joined forces with renowned Brazilian producers Altar, which resulted in five hits: “Away From Me,” “Listen,” “Sound of Your Voice,” “Can U Hear Me” and “Hold Me Now,” the latter two...

Move over Sir Elton John – the real bitch is back! After last month’s sold-out run at Joe’s Pub, Pam Ann – the hilarious air hostess to the stars – returns to New York with a brand new one-woman show, “Around the World.” Performances will be every Thursday in February at The Triad NYC (158 West 72nd Street) beginning Thursday, February 2, at 9 p.m. The show’s title references the opening theme song of the...

Aiden Leslie burst into the dance music scene last April when the music video to his song, “Worlds Away,” landed the top spot on LOGO’s “The Click List” and remained there for four solid weeks. The song examined human struggle and its aftermath. It was a personal message from the artist, written at a time when he was grieving over the loss of his sister. In Leslie’s new release produced by Mike Degen (who has...

Named one of the top three dance artists of the decade by Billboard Magazine, Kristine W’s latest single pays homage to her musical hero, Donna Summer. “On the Radio,” the third release from her Straight Up with a Twist album (Fly Again Music), is the first jazz recording of Summer’s disco smash. The dreamy lounge-ready arrangement, cut live in a studio with Kristine and a four-piece brass band, has become a runaway hit on smooth...

Frankie C gets up close and personal with the one and only Jesse Volt, giving her insight on drag from hair to heels and everything in between. How did you find your way into drag? I am a hairstylist/makeup artist and I studied dance. It was inevitable. Who are your role models? People who are not afraid to truly be themselves. How did you get the name Jesse Volt? I’ve always loved the name Jesse...

Tracy Young is celebrating her birthday in style this year with a VIP celebration at District 36 on November 10 hosted by downtown fashionista Patricia Field. The superstar DJ/producer has a lot to celebrate. For two decades, Young has delivered empowering energy through dance music, spinning the hottest tracks, concocting the fiercest beats and headlining the globe’s largest, most exciting events. Now she’s bringing that youthful exuberance to retail stores, with her first-ever T-shirt and...

Wilmer Fernandez, better known as go-go boy Will, has been dancing for more than a decade in New York City bars, clubs and private parties. As one of the city’s most approachable and personable dancers, he has been featured in Playgirl and Inches magazines as well as on the show “Real Sex” on HBO. Thismonth he makes his second appearance on the cover of Get Out! magazine. You are still going strong as one of...