Songstress Isha Blender on fusing reggae with jazz and R&B, and her early years touring with her reggae icon dad By Nadine White VERSATILE: Isha Blender ISHA BLENDER is the eldest daughter of roots reggae stalwart, Everton Blender. Here, the Jamaican-born, Florida-based songstress discusses her inspiration, musical expectations and branching out on her own for debut EP, Epiphany. How and when did you first start getting into music? I recorded my first single Bad Boy at the age of 11. Whilst attending high school, my parents and I decided that I should take my music to another level and get some more experience. During the holidays, I started to tour with my dad and his Blendem band, as an opening act and backing vocalist. How would you describe your sound? My greater influence is reggae and I … Read entire article »