R&B singer Marsha Ambrosius confronts black gay issues, suicides with ‘Far Away’ video [video]
”I lost a friend and I’ve had friends that have attempted suicide. There are people that don’t have a voice to speak out and show what is happening and what can happen, so I just wanted people to see the honesty in it and be aware….”
Martha Ambrosius, formerly of Floetry, who says her new music video, “Far Away,” is a tribute to the issues her fans face. She tells AP that at her shows most of the audience is gay. (Associated Press)
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