Intro by: By Gail Nobles
Cover Art: by Gail Nobles
Story by: Gail Nobles


If Aaliyah would have lived, she might would have been like Patrice Rushen who became not only an R&B singer, but composer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director. She has served as the film composer for numerous movies, television shows and documentaries. Like Patrice, I believe Aaliyah would have been multiple things too. She was already a singer, dancer, and actress.

Did you know Aaliyah could play the keyboard? She played the keyboard in Japan in concert. That means she had piano playing skills. That is something I never saw much from Aaliyah. We mostly saw her sing and dance.

James Brown was another singer that could play piano but we mostly saw him sing and dance. Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston were other music artist that had piano playing skills.

I believe Aaliyah would have eventually written & composed her own music. It’s possible she might would have wanted to produce and be in charge of her own self.

When I saw Aaliyah playing the keyboard in Japan, she reminded me of Patrice Rushen.

I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Ebonliner. Today’s topic is Aaliyah Playing the Keyboard.