Results for "Vocalist"

Charlotte Jane

Carla Gracia

Born: March 7, 1968

Singer, voice couch and licensed in the USA by the Estill Voice Training System (Voice Craft), Carla Gracia was formed with the best British and American teachers. Born in Buenos Aires and established in Barcelona since 1999, she made her debut on national television to 16 years, winning a contest for young talents. Since then has sung from one side to another of the ocean different styles with her warm and elegant voice. She began her training as a dancer, at thirteen years was admitted at National Conservatory of Dance in Argentina, where she studied for nine years. Following the suggestion of a friend, presented in a multitudinary casting organized by Channel 9 Buenos Aires in search of a female voice and, without previous experience, or singing lessons; was chosen

Rose Max

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rose realized she had the gift of singing at a very early age. Everyone from her mother's side was a musician. She is the great-grand daughter of the conductor and composer CUPERTINO DE MENEZES and grand daughter of the guitar player and composer MANUEL DE MENEZES. Cupertino, also a flutist, was a band member of a “choro” group led by Callado Junior and Chiquinha Gonzaga, two of the most prominent musicians from this era. Manuel was partner - in music, adventures and “Bohemia - of the most important Brazilian composer in the early 30's - Noel Rosa. She started singing professionally with the Octeto Rio Orchestra performing jn the musically wealthy nightclub scene of Rio

Jon Secada

Born: October 4, 1962

Jon Secada, one of the most gifted artists of our time, is not only blessed with a soulful voice, but also with an artistry to create, write and produce music. The millions of people worldwide who have followed the radiant career of this international superstar have witnessed the inimitable talents of this legendary artist. Secada, born in Havana, Cuba, arrived with his parents to the United States at the age of nine. While attending school, his family managed a coffee shop. It wasn’t until well into his teens that Jon discovered his gift for music. Growing up in the culturally diverse city of Miami, Jon was exposed to many different sounds

Lisa Lindsley

Born: March 27, 1957

Jazz vocalist Lisa Lindsley says that moving to Paris for a year was an idea proposed by her daughter, an aspiring high school contortionist who wanted to hone her French while studying at the Fratellini Circus School. Much to her daughter’s surprise, Lindsley put the plan in motion, and turned the adventure into the next step in her remarkable musical evolution. While her daughter decided return to the states after six months to tour with a circus in Vermont, Lindsley settled into the 19th arrondissement and quickly developed a network of regular gigs with skilled accompanists. 

Angela Maria

Born: April 2, 1970

Angela was born in Lima-Peru. She studied in school of Santa margarita where she received music lessons from Genaro Chumpitazi. She then migrated to Rome-Italy where she learnt jazz vocals in Saint Louis music school Rome. She also got a chance to study the musical genres of Italy in which she was able to perform with the various bands in Italy. In 2007 she traveled back to Lima-Peru where she deeply engaged in the afro Peruvian music. There she managed to share stage with the best musicians such as Tito Manrique, Gigio Parodi and Ronny Campos from Peru Negro. Angela is an independent artist lives actually in The Netherlands and worked as a songwriter, a singer.

Aimee Petra

Born: February 4

An exceptional talent, Aimee Petra boasts a 4-octave range of dynamic color and presence. Rooted in musical theatre and later classically trained, Aimee has performed and recorded music of varying styles. After many years singing opera, classical and musical theatre throughout the United States, she decided to switch gears in 2008 and explore the world of jazz. Her debut jazz album, Too Much Fun, was released late summer 2008 to national & international acclaim. Since then Aimee has been working with a variety of talented musicians & venues around Minnesota. She is currently collaborating with songwriters Dave Ostrovsky & Al Basile and has recorded 3 new songs

Elvis Presley

Born: January 8, 1935

Simply put, Elvis Presley was the first real rock & roll star. A white Southerner singing blues laced with country, and country laced with gospel, he brought together American music from both sides of the color line and performed it with a natural hip-swiveling sexuality that made him a teen idol and a role model for generations of cool rebels. He was repeatedly dismissed as vulgar, incompetent, and a bad influence, but the force of his music and his image was no mere merchandising feat. Presley signaled to mainstream culture that it was time to let go. Four decades after his death, Presley’s image and influence remain undiminished

Barbara Jordan

Born: July 13

I am a professional trad jazz/dixieland/swing vocalist living in the Toronto area.

Some of my favourite artists are Mildred Bailey, Peggy Lee and Lee Wiley.

Emeline Michel

She is the reigning Queen of Haitian Song; a captivating performer, versatile vocalist and one of the premier Haitian songwriters of her generation. She has recorded and appeared on concert stages throughout the Caribbean, Europe, and North & South America for over 20 years. Singing both in French and Haitian Creole, her best selling albums and electrifying stage presence has catapulted her to international acclaim. Emeline Michel is beloved by Haitians for combining traditional rhythms with social, political and inspirational content