Run for Cover...It’s Nona

 The Fems of Feb.

Nona got her start in music as one of the Bluebells with Patti LaBelle & the Bluebells, later as LaBeele with the departure of Cindy Birdsong to the Supremes. As LaBelle, the trio  transformed themselves into futuristic disco-funk divas. Nona wrote many of the songs for the band before their breakup in 1976. 

At that time she decided to pursue a solo career. She has worked with such diverse collaborators as Prince, Laura Nyro, Allen Toussaint, Talking Heads, Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins, & many others.

On Nona, Nona sings & plays synthesizer. Produced by Nona Hendryx with Bill Laswell & arranged by Michael Beinhorn (both of Material fame). Cast of all star help: Nancy Wilson & Nile Rodgers - guitar: Bill Laswell, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, & Tina Weymouth - bass; Bernie Worrell & Michael Beinhorn - keyboards; Sly Dunbar & Gina Shock - drums; Laurie Andersen - violin; & more. 

 

 

Nona Hendryx - Nona, RCA AFL1-4565, 1983.
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Side A -
B-Boys
Living on the Border
Keep it Confidential
Design for Living

Side B -
Transformation
Run for Cover
Steady Action
Dummy Up

 

 

 

 

Nona Hendryx - Female Trouble, EMI America CDP 7 46550 2, 1987.

I Know What You Need (Pygmy's Confession)
Big Fun
Baby Go-Go
Rhythm of Change
Why Should I Cry?
Too Hot to Handle
Winds of Change (Mandela to Mandela)
Female Trouble
Drive Me Wild

Enjoy,
NØ