Summary: Camellia Akhamie Kies, is an epic drummer and a new mom. She played drums throughout pregnancy and Camellia is now a case study as there weren’t many expecting moms playing drums at her level during pregnancy. An Navy Veteran, Camellia played for the US Navy 7th Fleet band. She’s performed on national TV in the U.S., is a teacher and a composer, and has a strong social media following. We commiserate about self-limiting talk, her approach to writing new songs and how she is coping with COVID-19.
