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VOICE UNCHAINED: The Caribbean Songstress Who Conquered 60,000 Hearts & Refused to Sell Her Soul
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What does it mean to harness your authentic power as a female artist in a world that often tries to define you? Tabitha Gerbadian's journey from Barbados to international stages reveals the raw reality behind the spotlight.
When Tabitha steps on stage, something electric happens. Her voice commanded 60,000 people in Africa and turned quiet restaurant patrons into spontaneous dancers. But this Caribbean reggae artist's path hasn't been without challenges. With refreshing candor, she shares how her confident, assertive stage presence gets mischaracterized as "masculine energy" in a male-dominated industry. "If I am doing really good at my job, it's like, 'oh, she's trying to be a man,'" she explains, highlighting the double standards women face across professions.
The conversation takes us behind the curtain of music industry politics, from Tabitha's formative experience performing with Beenie Man at just 13 years old to her manifestation moment with Wyclef Jean. She speaks powerfully about resisting pressure to sexualize her performances, choosing instead to let her artistry and message lead. Her song "Better Must Come," written during a dark period, later saved a fan's lifeโa profound reminder of music's healing power.
Tabitha's philosophy emerges as both practical and spiritual: "Energy does not lie. When you put intentions and set your intentions, best believe it's gonna come exactly how it needs to come." Her transition from Barbados to Germany, from performing to planning her first EP, all reflect a woman determined to trust her intuition despite a world that sometimes pushes against it.
What emerges is a story about more than musicโit's about finding courage to stand in your truth when others would have you dim your light. Whether you're an artist or simply searching for authenticity in your own life, Tabitha's journey offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for the path ahead.
Learn more about Tabitha here
https://audiomack.com/tabithagerbadian
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Music by NaturesEye
Opening Music "Whip" by kontraa
Opening music Prazkhanal
Opening music SoulProdMusic
Meditation music Saavane
Chapters
1. Introduction to Tabitha Gerbadian (00:00:00)
2. Mindful Moment Practice (00:03:38)
3. Female Energy in the Music Industry (00:09:39)
4. Music as a Vessel for Healing (00:21:27)
5. From Barbados to Global Stages (00:30:07)
6. Performing with Beenie Man & Wyclef (00:40:25)
7. Finding Authenticity as an Artist (00:56:27)
8. Balancing Personal Truth and Industry Expectations (01:10:02)
9. Introspective Questions and Life Lessons (01:23:25)
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