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Dionne | Living in the Music (EP)

Dionne - Living In The Music
 
Dionne | Living in the Music (EP)
By Peggy Oliver
 
I must give kudos to 111 East Music for doing their homework in finding vocal jewels like Dionne, a singer/songwriter who paints plenty of vivid pictures with her music. The Texas born, now Washington, DC based neo-soul/jazz stylist simply loves to inspire those who want to live life to the fullest. Every time she blazes the stage, one seems to gravitate towards her sincere, energetic personality who takes the inspirations of India.Arie and Anita Baker right along with her.

Christina Simos | All About Me

Christina Simos II
 
Christina Simos | It’s All About Me
by Brent Faulkner
 
Christina Simos can be defined as a crossover artist. Bridging styles encompassing R&B, funk, pop, rock, and singer-songwriter, Simos’s full length All About Me can be described as a ‘musical melting pot.’ Simos seems to be on a stylistic ‘road trip’ throughout, sometimes with smooth transitions while at other times questionable ones.

Brenna MacQuarrie | Hybrid

Brenna MacQuarrie Hybrid
 
Brenna MacQuarrie | Hybrid
By Peggy Oliver
 
Brenna MacQuarrie is a seasoned performer who handles various genres from musical theater to electronica with ease. Ever since the age of eight, the Canadian native clearly enjoys her craft and it shows in her commanding vocals and poised stage presence. Through her career, MacQuarrie has been a regular staple in her birthplace of Edmonton, Alberta and more recently on the Toronto club circuit, where she continues to grow and mature as a performer in front of various audience settings.

Keke Palmer | Awaken

Keke Palmer - Awaken
 
Keke Palmer | Awaken Mixtape
By Peggy Oliver
 
Keke Palmer started chasing her dream of becoming a double threat entertainer since she was in grade school. And she had the advantage of developing her voice in her mother’s home recording studio. Once the very gifted Palmer (born Lauren Keyana ‘Keke’ Palmer) ventured out to make her dream reality, she went through the motions of various rejections, including her audition being edited out of American Idol’s short-lived spin off series, American Juniors.

Chelsea Baratz | In Faith

Chelsea Baratz - In Faith
 
The New Voices of Today Presents…
 
Chelsea Baratz | In Faith
by Brent Faulkner
 
It is always a ‘breath of fresh air’ to hear a young, new voice in jazz. This time, the new voice comes from über talented saxophonist and composer, Chelsea Baratz, who sounds like a seasoned veteran at the ripe ‘old’ age of twenty four. On her debut effort, In Faith, creativity runs rapid whether it be funk-oriented numbers or more cerebral, neo-traditionalist cuts.

Gail Pettis | Here In The Moment

Gail Pettis - Here In The Moment
 
Gail Pettis | Here in the Moment
by Peggy Oliver
 
When a jazz singer revisits a standard that has been tackled time and again, it is quite the task to express their musical personality without having to alter the integrity of the original. The experienced jazz vocalist should set the tone for his or her self and their accompanists to create a colorful musical canvas for their audiences.

Change | Change Your Mind

Change - Change Your Mind
 
Change | Change Your Mind
by Marv D.
 
Change had a good run in 80’s starting with R&B Legend Luther Vandross singing the “The Glow Of Love”, which eventually launched his singing career. And a lot more hits followed. Their last album “Turn On Your Radio,” also had several hits… and that was it. After that, there was no more Change. The careers that came after the recording days allowed them to become major stars now.

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