Today's Video Share: Sweet SantaFe by Baxter Rivero
If you can imagine the warmth of the Caribbean ocean, and the remembrance of a haunting prairie field, the joy of a community coming together, and the zest of a family fiesta. Then you can imagine the kind of music Sweet SantaFe creates. Firmly rooted in their own traditions, Penelope Christine Baxter a songwriter from Alberta and Michel Rivero Mordoch a Cuban Troubadour and Trova writer met and the incendiary passion began.
Their debut album Santa Fe is thickly woven from the threads of a strong background in choral singing, stitched together with words in Spanish and English creating a blanket so warm you’ll want to snuggle up to enjoy their songs of cinematographic scenes that carry hope, joy and love.
Their songs are authentic, their rhythmic blends are rich, giving their audiences a fresh and infectious experience that the world is so in need of. This is no Buena Vista Social Club, nor is it simply a folk, country or pop album. It’s original. Two writers following their truth, with an intrinsic need to create connection where ever they are. I dare you, close your eyes and be transported.
Today's Video Share: Dans l'au-delà by Cathy Varna
CATHY VARNA – “THE SENSUAL DIVA” sing her song " Dans l'au-delà" on an oriental latino rhythm
Cathy is a strong willed artist, an amazing and multi talented performer who enchants and surprises us with both her own original repertoire and covers of well known French and international songs. Cathy Varna, is a singer-songwriter-lyricist-producer and editor, She’s an exceptional interpreter with many facets, silver medalist of the French Grand Prix of Humanity of UNESCO (Paris) 2017, takes us into a mystical,spiritual and romantic universe, in the harmony of great feelings, beautiful melodies, in universal love and the peace.
Twitter Handle: CathyVarna
Today's Video Share: I Am Love by Chantmagick
Sweet indie song about being and feeling love and joy. "I am love and joy is mine, I am love and nothing is impossible, see my heart is growing, see my heart is glowing, open more each day . . ." Features animated figures from Eadweard Muybridge's early photographic studies of motion.
Today's Video Share: Start Over by JENJEN Wilson
Singer/songwriter/DJ/producer and crystal sound alchemist, JENJEN, weaves her eclectic vocals on a bed of neo-soul trip-hop, dub, broken beats and ethnic percussion, laced with haunting strings, crystal singing bowls, and elements of folk and jazz on her new album, Crystal Ocean, highly acclaimed by LA publishers.
Start Over, the new single from the album, is a journey through addiction, separation, loss and grief, to our ultimate reconnection with the Divine Light within.
Playing around the world for over two decades, JENJEN’s music has been compared to Portishead, Thom Yorke, Liz Fraser (Cocteau Twins), Enya, Kate Bush, early Massive Attack, Sandy Denny, Joan Baez, Natasha Atlas, Joni Mitchell, Melanie, and Aphex Twin!
JENJEN has DJ’d alongside some of the world’s finest DJ’s, including Grandmaster Flash, Daddy Gee, the Freestylers and Scratch Perverts. She has sung with Peewee Ellis (James Brown band), The O’Roonies, and her previous band Snipe, who were rated by John Peel and coveted by 4AD before their split in 2003.
"A fearless blend of earthy melodies and broken beats… JenJen has a truly unique sense of musical aesthetic.. her music is like nothing you’ve ever heard before… Mysterious and intriguing." AnR Factory
"The uniqueness of your writing style will be a plus in this incredibly saturated market." Frank Joseph, Perpetual Music group (LA)
Twitter Handle: jenzen23
Today's Video Share: Old Southern Soul by Kim Martin
This is the official Video for "Old Southern Soul" by Kim Martin, the Title track to her 2017 EP. The video tells the story of the Old Southern Soul, and takes you along on some of her adventures back in time..A nostalgic song about memories of the South from another time... and Whiskey is the trigger/link between now and then.
Kim Martin is proving that location doesn't matter when it comes to delivering great country music. A Berklee College of Music graduate and seasoned performer, Kim Martin is firing on all cylinders when it comes to her 2017 EP, Old Southern Soul, on her label Bellavicious Records. Produced/Mixed by Hank Linderman (Eagles, Chicago). Old Southern Soul is the culmination of genuine heart with a fresh outlook on the country scene. It's got that chilled California vibe intertwined with the grit of Southern rock. The EP consists of 5 finely crafted songs Kim wrote, showcasing her incredible vocal range, bass playing, larger than life lyrics; and vivacious story telling. The video for the title track, Old Southern Soul has just been released and is hot! It's just one of five tracks on the EP that deliver.
“At times throughout this EP it was kind of a little Gretchen Wilson with a whole lot more of punches & kicks”--Steven F Adams-SoundwaveOne
Kim’s lifelong passion is music. Writing, sharing and performing it is what drives her and moves her soul. She has an intense work ethic as a fulltime musician, band leader, and recording artist, focusing now on growing and expanding her fan-base. Kim and her band are ready to take it to the next level with festivals, touring. Seeking booking agents/management.
In between recording and writing she is playing over 200 gigs a year and is a favorite at The Costa Mesa Speedway for the singing the National Anthem.
In July 2017, she enjoyed a week residency as a vocalist with Kevin Eubank’s Band (The Tonight Show) at The MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas for Microsoft in July 2017. December 2017, Kim and her band were featured on KVCR PBS TV Show Musicology. Spotlighting artists in the Inland Empire of Southern California.
For more info visit : www.kimmartinmusic.com
Twitter Handle: kimmartinmusic
Today's Video Share: Right Love, Wrong Time by Erin Bloomer
Written and performed by 15y old singer-song writer, Erin Bloomer from the South of England. Right Love, Wrong Time is her debut single, with US fans being her biggest growing audience, the track has been streamed over 350,000 times. Available to listen to on the Women of Substance Music podcast Show #691 on iTunes and Soundcloud and with her silky voice and captivating stage presence we will be hearing much more from Erin Bloomer.
Twitter Handle: ErinBloomerReal
Today's Video Share: Dandelion by Just Micci
This is one of my earliest songs I wrote when I was about 15. But the idea of it still resonates with me.
Dandelions are just beautiful flowers in the wrong place. They are perceived as weeds, only to those who don't take the time to learn about their awesome super powers. So here's to all the underestimated and beautiful weeds in this world. You are loved. <3
Twitter Handle: MicciIJR
Today's Video Share: Dark Light by Castle Black
Castle Black is a Brooklyn-based rock trio, bringing a powerful and thunderous sound, full of hard-hitting jams, never sacrificing the hook. Described as drawing from punk, post-punk, grunge, alternative and new wave, Castle Black refuses to be pinned down to a genre. Each song careens through an almost stream of consciousness depiction of life stories, social anthems and raw emotions. Gritty female vocals, delicate back-up adornments, roaring drums, canny bass and guitar-forward hooks collide, staying in your head for days on end.
"Dark Light" was the first single off their sophomore EP, Losing Forever. The video was filmed, directed and edited by Jeff Allyn Szwast, and was shot in Brooklyn, New York. The video careens through the dystopian and unsettling images of the song, offering multiple viewpoints and interpretations.
Twitter Handle: castleblacknyc
Today's Video Share: Waiting for Santa by Vanessa Lynch
Capturing the nostalgic spirit of Christmas as felt through a child’s heart, with a lovely
piano/cello/violin trio and vocals by Vanessa Lynch.
Twitter Handle: Vanessalynmusic
Today's Video Share: Peace on Earth by Wendy Jayne Vowden
Welsh songstress WENDY JAYNE VOWDEN (@Wjv_entertain ) sings her heartfelt call for World Peace, as a Prayer for the Holiday season. Wendy is an established performing artist, specialising in community care ‘singalongs’ in South Devon, UK. ( https://soundcloud.com/wendy-vowden )
This song was written by UK songwriter GEORGINA HILTON (Hilton Music UK)
Twitter Handle: Wjv_entertain
Today's Video Share: Blue Christmas by Brenda Burch
"Blue Christmas" is the latest single from award-winning artist, Brenda Burch. Her dad was a National Harmonica Champion back in the day, so she brought him in to play harmonica on her version of the song. They had a great time together in the studio and on set for his cameo in the music video.
Described throughout her career as the little girl with a big voice, Brenda Burch as shared the stage with Darius Rucker, Neal McCoy, Collin Raye and Diamond Rio, among many others. Her latest EP, Sparks Will Fly, has garnered multiple awards including two #1 hits, two #2 hits, and she recently received an Outstanding Achievement Award for her work as an indie artist in country music.
Twitter Handle: brenda_burch
Today's Video Share: Winter is Coming by Chantmagick
My name is Marilyn McNeal and I am a musician, composer and videomaker working on folk pop, experimental roots music, and mobile phone videography.
In 2017, I started Chantmagick, an alt folk music and video project dedicated to original instrumental and vocal harmony driven music.
Chantmagick is my place to make folk/pop music and atmospheric soundtracks that weave together acoustically and digitally generated sounds.
I draw my influences from American roots music, West African music, indigenous and hand made musical instruments, Gregorian chant, English folk ballads, and nursery rhymes.
Currently, I am composing on acoustic guitar and piano, but at the beginning of the project, I focused on chanting over electronica. I have over 50 songs of this nature.
"Winter is Coming" is a change of season tune that pays tribute to shifts in nature and the passage of time. i included footage from around the UC Berkeley campus, Vallejo, California and my own back yard!
Today's Video Share: Grandma's House by Karen Osburn
KAREN OSBURN IS THE SONGWRITER AND ARTIST FOR GRANDMA'S HOUSE AND 8
OTHER ORIGINAL SONGS ON HER NEW ALBUM, 9 NEW CHRISTMAS SONGS. YOU CAN BUY
THE ALBUM OR INDIVIDUAL SONGS ON HER WEBSITE AT KARENOSBURNBAND.COM OR THRU HER CDBABY ACCOUNT. SHE IS ALSO HAVING 5 SPECIAL LIVE CHRISTMAS SHOWS
FEATURING HER ORIGINAL AND BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC IN THE DENVER AREA DURING DECEMBER. 4 CONSECUTIVE SHOWS WILL BE ON THURSDAY NIGHTS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 30 AT LUPITA'S RESTAURANT AND A SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW AT THE RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT ON DECEMBER 15. YOU CAN CHECK THE TIMES AND LOCATIONS ON HER WEBSITE OR VIDEO.
GRANDMA'S HOUSE WILL SURELY BRING BACK CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FOR YOU AND BRING YOU INTO THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AHEAD.
Today's Video Share: Old Things by Brenda Burch
"Old Things" is the latest single from the award-winning EP, Sparks Will Fly by Brenda Burch. The song is about letting go of the old to make room for the new. In the video, you'll see beautiful autumn leaves, a cool old pickup truck, classic old cars and Brenda taking a few golf swings on a course nestled up against a stunning Utah mountainside.
Described throughout her career as the little girl with a big voice, Brenda Burch as shared the stage with Darius Rucker, Neal McCoy, Collin Raye and Diamond Rio, among many others. Her latest EP, Sparks Will Fly, has garnered multiple awards including 2 #1 hits, 2 #2 hits, and she recently received an Outstanding Achievement Award for her work as an indie artist in country music.
Twitter Handle: brenda_burch
Today's Video Share Sustaining Maintaining: by Betsy Grant
Betsy Grant is a dedicated composer and performer of her own piano compositions. First Recording Bach at 10 years old, Betsy Grant Has won performance awards and competitions nationally and internationally for more than 20 years. She played Gershwin as a young piano soloist with the Columbia Artists’ Young Americans tour, and performed for Aaron Copland and Jose Iturbi before she was 20. As a young artist, Ms. Grant presented a solo recital in Santa Monica, featuring music by Bach, Granados, Bartok, Copland, and Debussy. Her critically acclaimed Morgan Theatre recital in 1975 was sold out in advance. Her performance credits also include a solo performance of the Prokofieff Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op.26 with the Texas A & M University Orchestra.
Twitter Handle: servelife14
Today's Video Share: Shine Again by Meredith Blis
“Shine Again” is the second single release off of Meredith Blis’s upcoming EP, “Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful.” The new track reveals a personal struggle for Blis, and at its deepest core, the song is about our inner strength and having faith that the storms of life eventually wash away to bring brighter days.
The track is written and performed by Blis, and produced by Grammy & Juno-nominated producer Darryl Neudorf (Sarah McLachlan, Neko Case).
Today's Video Share: Go by Shana Strange
"I was in a tough place at this season when I wrote 'Go', torn between two realities. One being my passionate desire to dare to dream really big and fulfill my purpose for being alive; and the other reality was that I was flat broke trying to chase this dream in my heart that I felt God had put in me. So you can hear the struggle in the verses about the lonely, scary places that I had to walk through but you can also hear the bravery in the chorus when I decide to just do it anyway."
Today's Video Share: I Love Your Abs by Jordan Hurwitz
American Singer/Songwriter JORDAN HURWITZ proudly presents captivating and soulful pop, powerful melodies, and story-telling ballads that speak to the challenges people face in their everyday lives, and empower them to rise above. She is very excited to release her newest music video for the single “I LOVE YOUR ABS” off her latest LOVESICK. EP, arranged and produced by Narada Michael Walden on his Tarpan Records Label. Jordan recently completed her successful LOVESICK. tour, showcasing this EP of six original songs that highlight her evolving musical maturity and continued depth in her songwriting. Age 20, Jordan is a junior at University of Miami's Frost School of Music, in the highly regarded Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program.
Today's Video Share: Moonlight by Rändi Fay
An original love song inspired by Debussy's "Clair de Lune," where Rändi Fay’s intimate vocals backed by a stirring piano performance (Aaron Zinsmeister) render classic images of simpler times and the innocence of falling in love.
Music by Aaron Zinsmeister (BMI), Lyrics by Rändi Fay (BMI), ©2017
Twitter Handle: randifaymusic
Today's Video Share Before You Fall Asleep by Grace Garland
"BEFORE YOU FALL ASLEEP" by Grace Garland (Music & Lyrics co-written by GRACE GARLAND) is a tribute to ALL of the many Musicians and people in EVERY job/career who work at night, frequently missing "good-night" hugs and kisses! AND to the Men and Women in the Armed Forces far, FAR away from loved ones. A song of LOVE: A Prayer that we all make it Home safely, to the ones we love!