Crystal and Natasha are a rare duo. They are not just two girls that sing together, they are extremely talented sisters. It is not every day that you find two sisters that share the same talent or interest. These girls prove that anything is possible!
In Their Words: Causes that they Support
My sister Crystal and I have been brought up listening to
stories of the missionary work going on in different places around the world
and when we were about 8 and 10, we went on our first mission trip to
The project that is dearest to my sister’s and my heart is ‘Living Springs
Overseas Mission.’ The wonderful man who the orphan children call ‘Uncle Bill’
just as we grew up doing, runs the orphanage over there and he can tell you
stories that will bring tears to your eyes. In
Another project my sister and I were asked to try and help is ‘International
Children’s Care’ you can learn more about them at, www.forhiskids.org . Other
causes that tug on my heart strings are, supporting out troops
(http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/help.html), Saint Jude’s
Children’s hospital (http://www.stjude.org/), the Muscular Dystrophy
Association (http://www.mdausa.org/) and Kristy’s appeal
(www.kristysappeal.co.uk). Which ever cause touches your heart the most, like
the India project that touches mine, is the one that I ask you to please
support with your funds and prayers. You’ll never know how much good you can
do, until you try.
Interview with Crystal and Natasha
Q.) It is quite unusual for two sisters to have the talent and desire to do the same thing, how do you pull it off? A.)Whenever you work with more than one musician there are going to be
artistic differences, because we are all individuals and that can be
both wonderful and enviably difficult at times. But prayer and a common
goal gets you through the rough spots!
Q.) When did you start singing and why?
A.) We have been singing ever since we were… well much younger than
we are now! We used to sing at church and on long car trips, but it
wasn’t until we saw a TV commercial for Charlotte Church that we were
properly introduced to classical music. I (Natasha) used to sing on my
own but my grandmother always insisted that we should sing together –
needless to say, she is a very intelligent woman! We loved singing and
we felt we could make a difference through by witnessing to others
about Jesus and showing an alternative to some of the crazy music
that’s out there.
Q.) Have you done duets with each other ever since you started singing?
A.) We have always sung in church together, partly because
sometimes we were the only children in our Sabbath School class! But as
mentioned above, I believe it was first my Grandmother’s idea that we
should sing together! And it’s been absolutely wonderful!
Q.) What do you like most about duet performing?
A.) The support system! When your feeling nervous it’s amazing to
be able to look over and see your sister smiling back at you and
knowing that she is there for you! Also the harmonies! There are so
many GORGEOUS harmonies, especially now that our voices have are
maturing. Neither one of us used to like singing harmonies that much,
and preferred to just take turns singing verses or lines of a song. But
now we really love it and also have grown fond of arranging the music
we sing!
Q.) What do you dislike about duet performing?
A.) Finding time to practice together! That can be very hard
sometimes, especially when we really need to rehearse new music for a
concert!
Q.) Do you think you will keep doing duets or got to solo singing?
A.) Crystal and I will always stay singing together! I love being
able to sing with her, and I am extremely blessed to have been able to
do so for all this time. She is an amazing vocalist that any record
label would be LUCKY to have. We have chosen to major in difference
fields because of what we feel called to do, for Crystal it’s serving
others through nursing. She is incredible compassionate and kind and
she will be an amazing nurse. I however will remain singing. I believe
it is what I was born to do, it’s my first love and what I’ve poured my
heart into working on all these years, and it’s the way I feel I can
help and bring happiness to others. Because music is my chosen career,
I will most definitely work as a solo artist but I’m pretty sure that
‘Crystal & Natasha the duo’ will continue on for the rest of our
lives, either professionally in concert halls or in our home church!
God has given us the talent and with that a responsibility, which is
not something that can be taken lightly. So by the grace of God we will
always use our gifts to serve him!
Q.) What are things that help you keep going when things seem to be falling apart?
A.) God and our faith in his word. The world we live in is falling
apart, and if it wasn’t for that faith I really don’t see much of a
reason for living. Another thing that holds us together is being part
of a family that really loves each other! Many bands that have been put
together eventually end in big public fights with accusations flying
everywhere. Crystal and I on the other hand were born as a team –
sister’s and best friends. No matter what happens, we will be there for
each other. My parents have brought us up with a strong sense of
family, my Mother especially has always told us that no matter how much
you love your friends, family always comes first… and then there is
music itself. Music is very healing for me and after a concert when I
feel drained or just when I’ve been hurt of feel lonely, it soothes and
gives me faith and hope for the future.
Q.) Do either of you perform solo?
A.) We perform solos at our concerts and have performed solos in
recital’s at the Westchester Conservatory, and also have a couple solos
each on our second album. We are very difference vocally and in our
musical tastes. Crystal, in many ways, is a classical purist, while I
am a huge fan of the new classical crossover trend. She is a soprano
and I am a mezzo, voice types that produce very different color and
tones in the voice. But to me, the differences only make a stronger and
more powerful duet!
Q.) What are you currently working on?
A.) Well, several things! I of course have my online magazine, and
Crystal and I are both working on books. Crystal has her manuscript,
“Even Unto Death” and I have mine entitled, “I Want to Sing” that we
are trying to have published. We are both starting to write new stories
as well. I am also in the first stages of trying to write my first
opera! It is going to very challenging for me but I am really excited
about the idea! I mean I can’t promise that I will actually ever finish
it, but I’m going to give it my best shot! I’ve played the main
character to be a mezzo which will be great if I can pull it off,
because there are so few starring roles for mezzo sopranos! Maybe
Katherine Jenkins (who Crystal and I both admire and love!) could
premiere in the role?! Now that would be amazing!
Q.) What are your plans for college or the future?
A.) We are just going through all of this at home now! Crystal is
already in college and I will hopefully be joining her shortly! Crystal
is going to major in nursing and also have a minor in music, while I
plan to major in vocal performance. I haven’t decided on my minor yet
but it will definitely be music oriented in some way or other, either
management or producing videos or design so I can do more for myself in
the business! And after that? Only God knows! I have more than my share
of dreams and ambitions for the future, so here’s to them someday
coming true!
Thank you Crystal and Natasha for willing to be on this website! Also, special thanks to Natasha for taking the time to answer these interview questions. You are amazing in every way! If you would like more information about these girls check out their website