Results for "French chanson"

Suzie Telep

Suzie Telep is a French-Cameroonian vocalist and songwriter whose music weaves jazz, soul, gospel, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into a rich tapestry of sounds. Singing in English, French, Basaa, Creole, and more, she takes audiences on a vibrant multicultural journey filled with joy, belonging, and self-affirmation. Inspired by legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Dianne Reeves, Angélique Kidjo, and Miriam Makeba, she first enchanted the Parisian jazz scene at iconic clubs like 38 Riv’ and Péniche Marcounet, captivating listeners with her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence.

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Kati Sol

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and currently residing in Washington D.C., Kati Sol has nurtured a deep connection with music from the age of 6. Her early years were filled with the joys of singing as she explored various musical styles, both as a member of international groups and as a soloist. Initially trained as a classical musician, Kati further honed her skills by earning a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting, which served as a strong foundation for her exploration of diverse musical genres, including smooth jazz, French chanson, and Latin music.

Kati’s passion for French culture shines through in her music, with French melodies and influences playing a pivotal role in shaping her unique style. Listeners often marvel at the distinctive timbre of her voice, which exudes a melodic, elegant, and warm quality. Her love for music extends beyond boundaries as she delves into the rich tapestry of sounds from around the world; captivating audiences with her performances in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. Through her heartfelt singing, Kati aspires to inspire and encourage others, harnessing the power of music as a profound expression of the soul.

Stella Heath

Singing since the age of eight, Stella feels wholly blessed to be able to express herself through music and song, and to carry forth the torch of Jazz Music that she loves so dearly. She grew up in the North San Francisco Bay Area, steeped in her mother’s eclectic music collection; some of her early musical influences were Louis Armstrong, Edith Piaf, Buena Vista Social Club, Billie Holiday, Tom Waits, Bod Dylan and Ella Fitzgerald. Her education was primarily in Acting at Interlochen Arts Academy and Syracuse University, where she received a degree in classical acting and cultural geography

Diane Nalini

Born: April

Diane Nalini’s new album, 'Kiss Me Like That,' is a collection of 13 songs celebrating humanity's fascination with the sky. From the title track's infectious rhythms, to ‘Cuando sale la luna’ - Diane’s sultry ode to the moon, her original compositions on this album are all influenced by the wonders of the sky and stars. Her six original songs are perfectly complemented by classic jazz standards chosen carefully for this project, like "Stardust", "Skylark", "They All Laughed", as well as her intimate interpretations of folk & pop songs such as James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James" and Sting's "Valparaiso." Songs from Kiss Me Like That have already attracted considerable interest in the media, being previewed nationally on CBC Radio's "The Sunday Edition", "Fresh Air", "As It Happens", "Metro Morning" and CBC Radio Two's documentary programme, "Inside the music." It has also garnered praise and airplay on Radio-Canada's "Espace Musique." Maclean’s Magazine, Canada's national news magazine, also did a full-page article on her recently. Singer/songwriter Diane Nalini's previous album put a uniquely modern spin on the words of William Shakespeare