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Moving on up from humble beginnings to worldwide acclaim: A chat with Heather Small
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What does it take to cope with a meteoric rise from humble beginnings to achieving worldwide fame as a musical icon?
That’s the question I put to singer and former lead vocalist of M People, Heather Small, as she charts her climb from aspiring singer in West London to selling tens of millions of records across the globe with hits such as Proud, Moving On Up and Search for the Hero, and how she managed everything along the journey.
As well as Heather’s career, this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast also covers topics including managing nerves when performing, being amongst the Hacienda scene, being a strong black woman in today’s society, Heather’s role as a mental health advocate and releasing new music in the future.
There’s even time for a revelation around the truth behind the M People name…
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