Her home page reads, “Rebirth of the Angel,” and there’s no better way to explain it. After suffering two massive strokes, years of endless physical and speech therapy, and learning to live her life without singing, Angela Bofill is stronger than ever. She\u2019s back on stage joined by some of her closest friends in what can only be described as the most inspirational return of all time. While she can no longer sing her songs on her own due to damaged vocal cords, Angela can now tell the stories behind them. Her latest tour, \u201cThe Angela Bofill Experience,\u201d has received rave reviews from critics in New York City and San Francisco, and this Saturday, the R&B legend will be bringing the show to Anthology. I got the opportunity to speak with Angela about the show, what she\u2019s been doing to keep her creative mind active, and how her experience has changed her.<\/p>\n
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CP:<\/strong> Where did the idea for this tour come from?<\/em><\/p>\n AB: <\/strong>My manager, Rich Engel. After the strokes, I lost my singing voice, but could talk still. I\u2019m narrating my life while my best friends sing. Maysa has a beautiful voice, and Dave Valentin was my best friend growing up.<\/em><\/p>\n CP: <\/strong>Did you have any reservations about doing the show when Rich came up with the idea?<\/em><\/p>\n AB:<\/strong> I love performing. It wasn\u2019t weird not to be singing, because the last gig before the stroke, I was in a play. Performing is my love. It\u2019s in the blood. I can talk; I can perform.<\/em><\/p>\n CP: <\/strong>So your best friends are playing and singing your songs? That must be really emotional.<\/em><\/p>\n AB: <\/strong>Very emotional. My best friends are very talented.<\/em><\/p>\n CP:<\/strong> What was it like to hear other people singing your songs for the first time?<\/em><\/p>\n AB: <\/strong>Overwhelming. Very emotional. Maysa is amazing. I\u2019m really flattered to hear her do my music. It\u2019s a very emotional show. The first gig was in San Francisco, and all my friends and family were there. All the fans were there. It was very emotional. They gave a standing ovation! CP:<\/strong> I know you recently took the show to your hometown, New York City. Tell me what that was like for you.<\/em><\/p>\n AB:<\/strong> Oh wow. We were at the Blue Note, and it was very hard to get inside. The stairs\u2014 they are a workout! But I was born in New York City, so it was like homecoming. My cousins still live there, so it was the first time they saw the show. It was beautiful.<\/em><\/p>\n CP: <\/strong>How has your family been through all of this?<\/em><\/p>\n AB: <\/strong>Very supportive. This has been challenging. It has been very hard. I\u2019m very blessed. My family is very loving. I can be a pain in the ass! (laughs) <\/em><\/p>\n CP:<\/strong> Have you continued writing at all since you suffered the strokes? I know you used to write your own material.<\/em><\/p>\n AB:<\/strong> I am writing a children\u2019s show. My daughter recently had a son, so I am now a Grandma, and he is the best critic. He\u2019s a very tough critic! (Laughs) If he likes it, then it\u2019s a hit. I first did my show for him, and he liked it.<\/em><\/p>\n CP:<\/strong> How has this experience changed you?<\/em><\/p>\n AB: <\/strong>I\u2019m more appreciative of every day. I say, \u201cStroke is no joke!\u201d I had three years ago, and I\u2019m still recovering. It\u2019s hard, but I\u2019m blessed to be alive. I\u2019m blessed to still talk!<\/em><\/p>\n CP: <\/strong>You also sound like you\u2019ve retained your sense of humor.<\/em><\/p>\n AB: <\/strong>That\u2019s the most important thing. It\u2019s always better to be laughing than crying.<\/em><\/p>\n Be sure to take a listen to our Angela Bofill hits playlist below, and come out to see her this Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Anthology!<\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angela Bofill Hits<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT: <\/em>The Angela Bofill Experience<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/em>WHEN: <\/span>Saturday, November 5, 2011, 7:30 & 9:30pm <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/em>TICKETS: $12-$68 <\/span>Buy Tickets<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n![\"Angela](\"https:\/\/anthologysd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/19184_ba_angelabofill.jpeg\" "\\"19184_ba_angelabofill\\"")
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