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This Spotlight features My Wife Taliya Schneider Spiritual-Folk Singer/Songwriter Today we have a very special guest. She is a talented and accomplished musician and a singer-songwriter. She has written, produced, and recorded four albums. She was awarded a Guinness World Record for recording one of her original songs in 15 languages. She has toured Europe and the USA performing her original music. She is also my amazing, talented, and very beautiful wife. Today is also Taliya's birthday! Mazal Tov, wifey! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY SWEET WIFE TALIYA!!! I LOVE YOU!!!! 1.How and when did you get into music and why do you sing, play, and write music? From a fairly young age, around the age of five, I remember picking up my mom’s styling hair brush, pretending it was a microphone, and singing to myself, making up tunes and even interviewing myself while staring at my own reflection through my mom’s dresser mirror. I pretended that I was both ...

This week's author spotlight is something different. In honor of Valentine's Day, this spotlight features internationally-acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist, who is also my wife, Taliya Schneider. Taliya has recently released a brand new album of all-original acoustic music written and performed entirely by her. A singer and songwriter since the age of 16, Taliya has written and produced three albums. Her music is ethereal and melodic and reflective. Comparisons have been made to the work of Enya, Sarah McLachlan, Nathalie Merchant, Joanie Mitchell, and Joan Baez. Taliya is also the holder of a Guinness World Record, which she received for recording her original song "Flower Child" in 15 languages. 1. What was the inspiration for the new album IN THE NAME OF LOVE? My greatest inspiration for creating my acoustic album “In The Name Of Love” has always been YOU, my very sweet hubby, God & Angels. This album has been ...