Singer Dellanora Green

Thank God for My Voice

Dellanora Green is a street performer who sings in Modesto, California. Before participating in a panel on how music reaches people in her city, she talked about Ringo Starr, God, and her grandmother in the Zócalo green room.

Q:

What superpower would you most like to have?


A:

A superpower to change the world. To make everybody be happy and peaceful—no wars. That’s the type of superpower I want.


Q:

Who is your favorite Beatle?


A:

What was his name—the one with the long hair? The drummer … Ringo, oh, I love him! I think he’s so fine, I do. He’s got a big nose; he’s still cute to me.


Q:

Who was your childhood hero?


A:

My grandmother.


Q:

What is the best gift you’ve ever received?


A:

My voice. Blessing from God. Life, man! I love God.


Q:

How do you like your coffee?


A:

With cream and sugar.


Q:

What’s your favorite word?


A:

Love.


Q:

What worries you the most?


A:

Everyday life. [Laughs.] I’ll leave it wide open.


Q:

What do you wake up to?


A:

[Laughs.] That’s deep. Let me think about it. Starting the day all over again. For real—here we go again.


Q:

Where would we find you at 10 a.m. on a typical Saturday?


A:

In bed. Turning over.


Q:

What dessert do you find impossible to refuse?


A:

Cheesecake. Ooh. Chocolate pudding! Really.


*Photo by Dawn Kelly Photography.
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