INTERVIEW: MC Lyte - Official DJ for the event at 3rd Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music Event on 3/8/12 in Los Angeles

The transcript discusses the significance of honoring Sylvia Roan and black women in music, highlighting collaborations with Essence and MBIB. It touches on the excitement surrounding Grammy performances and the sense of community they foster. The speaker also shares a personal music preference, choosing Aretha Franklin as a favorite black female artist.

What event does the speaker mention working with continuously in New Orleans?

• The Grammy Awards

• The Essence Festival

• The BET Awards

• The Soul Train Awards

Why does the speaker believe it's crucial to honor black women in music?

• They have the most awards in the industry.

• They are often the first to be recognized.

• They are the highest earners in music.

• They are frequently overlooked and underappreciated.

What position does the speaker hold in the L.A. chapter of the Grammys?

• Vice President

• Secretary

• President

• Treasurer

What is the speaker's sentiment towards the Grammy performances?

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Disappointment

• Anxiety

Which black female artist's CD would the speaker take to a desert island?

• Whitney Houston

• Aretha Franklin

• Rihanna

• Beyoncé