On this episode of The Art of the Story, bassist and singer-songwriter Antonio McLendon talks about his faith, the family's musical legacy and his amazing Grammy-winning daughter Samara Joy.
Fiercely rooted in gospel music, born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and into a family where music was his first language; Antonio McLendon began his musical journey very early, playing the piano and trombone by the age of 7. When he was 10 his parents got him a bass guitar for what could be his best Christmas present ever.
For Antonio, the inspiration or all his music comes from his deep faith.
McLendon’s parents were both musicians…Elder Goldwire McLendon was a runner up on BET’s Sunday Best Season 3..and his wife Ruth McLendon are the founding members of the legendary Gospel group, Savettes Choral group.
Antonio was weeping in the audience when his daughter, jazz superstar Samara Joy, won the Grammy Award for best new Artist…now she’s won a total of six Grammys. The two make heavenly magic when they perform together.
You can SEE Doug Doyle's entire interview with Antonio McLendon below:
