My Name Is Sheba

Monroe Jones

"My Name Is Sheba" is a fictional podcast about the creative life and the beautiful struggle. It chronicles the journey of iconic jazz/R&B artist Sheba Hawkins's rise from obscurity to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. Narrated by Grammy award winning producer Monroe Jones, and based on the music of Kandace Springs, "My Name Is Sheba" is a different kind of story.

  1. 05/01/2022

    Chapter 1: The Disease

    We open with Sheba, as she begins her interview with Carter Baird, of Vanity Fair. It’s an account of her life-story, starting with her parents, Burg Hawkins and Colette Blue, members of the duo, Burgundy and Blue. Chapter one chronicles the early days of her parents’ relationship: the meeting, the music, the relationship. Follow along as they navigate the struggles…and the surprises. Original song in this chapter: Rain Falling, by Kandace Springs.  “My Name Is Sheba,” is the twice monthly fictional story of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, a young artist, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and created a musical masterpiece. An album that sounds like the iconic records that become the soundtracks of our lives. Except, this one never saw the light of day—until now. In this story, her music’s finally being unearthed like buried treasure. “My Name Is Sheba” is written around the original music from the album of the same name, by singer/songwriter Kandace Springs. We suggest starting with episode one, and following along. This chapter of My Name Is Sheba was written, recorded, and produced by Monroe Jones. Original song “Rain Falling” comes from the album, My Name Is Sheba, by Kandace Springs, and can be found at Spotify, Apple, or wherever you stream music. “My Baby Just Cares For Me” was written by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson. Other original music in this episode is by Humans Win, BZUR, Jason Donnelly, and Trencher Music, all of whom have royalty free music available at storyblocks.com.   For more behind the scenes info on the creators of the story and the music, visit mynameissheba.com.  Finally, if you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe, leave a rating, and tell a friend. My Name Is Sheba is a product of Subplay Creative.

    20 min
  2. 08/03/2022

    Chapter 6: At What Cost

    Burg and Colette receive a surprise visit from Child Protective Services rep, Laura Steward. Their discouragement and despair at an all-time high, Burg and Colette are convinced that they are unfit parents. Tearfully, they relinquish their baby, Sheba to Amanda Trensdale, at the Branford Home for Children.  “My Name Is Sheba,” is the biweekly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story.  “My Name Is Sheba” is written around the original music from the album of the same name, by singer/songwriter Kandace Springs. You can find “My Name Is Sheba” the album, and the podcast, wherever you listen. We suggest starting with episode one, and following along. This chapter of My Name Is Sheba was written, recorded, and produced by Monroe Jones. The song “Atmosphere”, was written and performed by Kandace Springs, and can be heard on her new album, also entitled, “My Name Is Sheba”, and can be found at Spotify, Apple, or wherever you stream music. Other original music in this episode is by Jason Donnelly, Bobby Cole, Humans Win, and Ray Aley. All of whom have royalty free music available at Storyblocks. That’s storyblocks.com. For more behind the scenes info on the creators of the story and the music, visit mynameissheba.com. Finally, if you like what you’re hearing, please follow, leave a rating, and tell a friend. “My Name Is Sheba” is a product of Subplay Creative.

    32 min
  3. 22/03/2022

    Intermission: Doing Things That Might Not Work

    “My Name Is Sheba,” is the biweekly fictional saga of iconic jazz/R&B artist, Sheba Hawkins, who rose from obscurity as an orphan, to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. It’s also about the creative life, and the beautiful struggle… a different kind of story. “My Name Is Sheba” is written around the original music from the album of the same name, by singer/songwriter Kandace Springs. You can find “My Name Is Sheba” the album, and the podcast, wherever you listen. We suggest starting with episode one, and following along. This episode marks the end of Act One of our Podcast Novel, so we’re going to do something a little different here. It’s a bit of a break — a palate cleanser. I’m calling this our “Act One Intermission” episode. It’s a little shorter, and basically just some thoughts and quotes I wanted to share with you guys. This special episode of My Name Is Sheba was written, recorded, and produced by Monroe Jones. The series is based on music from the album, My Name Is Sheba, by Kandace Springs, and can be found at Spotify, Apple, or wherever you stream music. Other original music in this episode is by Jason Donnelly, Humans Win, and Tencher Music, all of whom have royalty free music available at Storyblocks. That’s storyblocks.com. For more behind the scenes info on the creators of the story and the music, visit mynameissheba.com. Finally, if you like what you’re hearing, please follow, leave a rating, and tell a friend. “My Name Is Sheba” is a product of Subplay Creative.

    12 min

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"My Name Is Sheba" is a fictional podcast about the creative life and the beautiful struggle. It chronicles the journey of iconic jazz/R&B artist Sheba Hawkins's rise from obscurity to superstardom, and the music she created along the way. Narrated by Grammy award winning producer Monroe Jones, and based on the music of Kandace Springs, "My Name Is Sheba" is a different kind of story.