Interview: BLACK SAGE
&
The Hot Sauce Revolution

Black Sage was born in Trinidad where food is seen as medicinal and peppers have a long history of use for flavoring, healing and spiritual purposes. There has been a resurgnce of interest in peppers in the United States. The charge is being lead by Black Sage, who named this trend "The Hot Sauce Revolution." Black Sage is also a gifted musician/composer who as played with Keith Richards, Mighty Sparrow and Grover Washington Jr. He is currently composing a epic work.

We caught up with Black Sage, the Pepper Guru, to get his thoughts on this revolution.

AllHip:

What is the purpose of the hot sauce revolution?

Black Sage:

To elevate your mind to a place where flavor powers the journey to new visions.

AllHip:

What effect does this growing awareness about hot sauce have on people's lives?

Black Sage:

Healing is taking place every day all over this planet as we are seeing the willingness of people to expand their flavorful horizens by traveling into the heartbeat of different cultures and constantly chipping away at the walls of prejudice, bringing them closer together in a positive way.

AllHip:

Tell us about your sauces.

Black Sage:

Black Sage's Hot Sauce Revolution features "Get Off" and "Havaschroom." One hit does it. And they are depression busters.

AllHip:

Any last words?

Black Sage:

The joy of change is healing.

Visit Black Sage on the Web at:

www.blacksages.com