That's what's so appealing about it. I've always been attracted to the freedom and improvisational aspect of Roots music.

He always says, ?I'm not teaching you, I'm just pointing you in the right direction,' but he really teaches us a lot.

We had freedom, but the one thing that Chris and I agree on is that good music doesn't have to be judged in terms of length.

The freedom that comes with (making music) is amazing. It?s addictive.

I feel a part of the congregation. I've never had to do special music. The kids sing in the choir. It's just normal. We're treated like everybody else.

When I found out she was going, I had to do something special for her. Because music is her love, it was a no-brainer. My dad, who loves gospel music, went to one of the shows at the Smith Family Theater and said it was great. I researched them and decided to call them one day and we went from there.