Tamar Anderson Henry and Soleil (Johann) Henry
Recorded
May 5, 2024
39:46 minutes
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mbd000033
Description
Mother Soleil Henry (46) and daughter Tamar “Tay” Anderson (15) talk about Tamar’s musical gifts, the importance of being oneself, and how Tamar’s being true to herself has helped Soleil do the same. They also reflect upon Tamar’s autism, her LGBTQ identity, and how much she has learned about the world at such a young age.Subject Log / Time Code
Soleil Henry (SH) talks about the importance of being oneself, how music has helped Tamar Anderson (TA) become herself, and how SH wasn’t able do the same coming up.
SH tells stories of TA performing and they reflect upon TA’s goals.
TA discusses her musical gifts and growing them in school and SH adds context about how TA has mastered so many different instruments she’s tried and what an incredible person she is.
TA remembers her earliest experiences with music and singing in pageants/talent shows and winning competitions.
SH reflects on her initial instinct to shelter TA because of her autism, but how TA has embraced it and learned to advocate for herself and others.
TA talks about how playing piano allows her to enter another zone and SH talks about the importance of knowing how to feel.
TA reflects on what’s hard about being a teen, growing up during Covid, her LGBTQ, and religion.
SH shares how impressed she is with TH and how much she has learned at such a young age and gives her some closing advice.
Participants
- Tamar Anderson Henry
- Soleil (Johann) Henry