Shirley Lewis: How Her Vocal Leadership Created The George Michael Sound

Rahim Moosa connects with powerhouse vocalist Shirley Lewis as she shares the leadership lessons, life stories, and quiet strength behind some of the most iconic music ever made with George Michael.Guided first by her sister Linda Lewis, the first Black British female singer-songwriter to enter the UK charts and perform at Glastonbury, Shirley speaks about her childhood growing up in London’s East End to the world’s biggest stages.As the voice on George Michael’s Father Figure, Freedom! 90' , Amazing and countless live performances touring with George, Shirley built a career defined not by the spotlight, but by leading as a vocalist from the back of the stage. In this intimate conversation, Shirley opens up about:03:26 Linda Lewis: Her Sister as a Trailblazer & Curtain-Opener12:39 From Live Aid to Wembley: Meeting George Michael14:33 Creating the George Michael Sound19:29 Carrying George's leadership forward in her band, The George Michael Singers22:37 Reflecting on her own Power in "Father Figure" and "Freedom! 90'"25:54 Making the song "Father Figure"29:37 George Michael's Leadership Style32:30 Leading as a Woman in a Male Dominated Industry34:27 On Trusting Her Instincts 37:50 Signs & Synchronicities - how it led her to create The George Michael Singers Band and Tour44:12  Naming the Song of Her Life: “We Can Win” 🎧 Audio-only episode. For personal photos shared by Shirley, continue watching the video version.📸 Follow Shirley Lewis & The George Michael SingersInstagram: @shirleylewisofficialThe George Michael Singers: @georgemichaelsingers📣 Connect with Rahim / Reflections to RiseWebsite: rahimmoosa.comPodcast Instagram: @reflectionstorise