Today's Video Share: "What the World has in Store" by Anna Rudolph
A New Mexico artist, Anna Rudolph is a New Mexico Music Awards winner and prolific singer-songwriter. She has three CDs and multiple singles, which can be found on most music sites. This is a current topic video about coronavirus isolation and the feelings it engenders. Her website is AnnaRudolph.com. Usually performing on electric guitar, Anna is now writing more on piano.
Today's Video Share: "Wait" by Staci Braun
Singer-songwriter Staci Braun’s piano and keyboard accompaniment leans on jazz and blues traditions, but goes wherever best creates a backdrop for her voice. Sultry and smooth, she covers tunes into new creations, sometimes entirely. As a songwriter, Staci shares her perspective as a "recovering" ER doctor, on the breadth of human emotion as functional. She hosts a blog with a blend of science, spirit, and the common human experience at "WE Are ALL the Right Notes".
Staci makes her home in the high country of NC, travels throughout the US and internationally, and is currently recording and producing her debut album, “Blanket of Melancholy”.
Twitter Handle: stacibraunmusic
Today's Video Share: "Speed of Light" by Mykel Pay
Mykel, artist and songwriter, has recruited professional dancers from all across the world to come together and keep the arts going during the trying times of COVID-19. Mykel has teamed up with Rad Dance Academy based in Los Angeles, The Boom Crew Family of Salt Lake City, and the Lebanon Dance Academy of Lebanon to keep young dancers moving and creating during this time. Dancers are excited to be part of the FIRST-ever, worldwide self-quarantine MUSIC VIDEO. Produced, directed, and choreographed 100% remotely.
Mykel hails from Salt Lake City, but has lived in Los Angeles, CA the last four years pursuing her independent music and songwriting career. Her music can be seen in television and film anywhere from The Real Housewives of Orange County and Vanderpump Rules, to several Lifetime Original Movies. She has toured all over the country with Jazz Superbands, theatrical companies, and her keyboard.
Twitter Handle: britneymykel
Today's Video Share: "99" by Layla Kaylif
Influenced by America's favourite poet Rumi, English Singer Songwriter Layla Kaylif brings Sufi love to her Americana infused Country folk songs. Bridging cultures and traditions, Layla is an artist for today and believes in the religion of love...99 ways.
Check out her lyric video for her song '99 (taken from her new album "Lovers Don't Meet", recorded in Nashville and produced by Jason Hall).
The video was shot on a summer's day in London's Ruskin Park, named after a leading art critic of the Victorian era, John Ruskin.
Twitter Handle: laylakaylif
Today's Video Share: "Questions Answered" by Pivotal Awakening
Pivotal Awakening is a Contemporary Christian pop/rock band based in Michigan. Two church worship team members, Mindi Odom and Andy Graves, teamed up last summer to record “one song, just for fun.” Instead, a songwriting explosion happened, with the duo writing over a dozen songs together so far.
Their debut song, ‘Soulblind’, was released on December 31, 2019, and then received four 2020 Detroit Music Awards nominations with Mindi being voted Finalist in the Outstanding Christian Vocalist category. Their second song, ‘August Rain’, received widespread Metro Detroit area media coverage. They have collaborated with California-based veteran singer/songwriter Laurie Beebe Lewis, who added vocals to create a duet with Mindi on one of their upcoming songs.
Their band name signifies to them how truly unexpected and magical their musical journey has been. Their Facebook following has grown to over 70,000 people from all across the world. Pivotal Awakening can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and most streaming services, as well as on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Bandcamp.
Featured this month is the lyric video for their third song, the emotional and spiritually powerful ‘Questions Answered’.
Twitter Handle: PivotalAwakeni1
Today's Video Share: "Joy Comes Back" Live at The Paramount by Ruthie Foster Big Band
Comfort zones are sweet spots; that’s why they’re so easy to stay in. But Ruthie Foster refuses to get too cozy; she’d rather plot escapes from hers than dwell there. Breaking out wasn’t enough for her latest album, however. This time, she wanted to stepout — and on the night of January 26, 2019, she did, right onto the 105-year-old stage of Austin’s Paramount Theater, where she fronted a guitarist, keyboardist, bassist and drummer, plus 10 horn players, three backing vocalists and one conductor. And one adorable daughter handling the introduction. The recorded result is Live at the Paramount, featuring Ruthie Foster and the Ruthie Foster Big Band. Street date is May 15, 2020.
Yes, that does say big band. For nearly 25 years, Foster has moved us with her powerful blues, soul and gospel vocals and eloquent songwriting, which have earned her accolades — three consecutive Grammy nominations and nine Blues Music Awards, plus fans worldwide. But Foster, it turns out, has harbored a hankering to further explore this long dormant, little-known, facet of her talent. So she decided her ninth album would swing back to the days (and nights) when Lady Ella sang Ellington and Sinatra blasted off with Count Basie and Quincy Jones.
Twitter Handle: _RuthieFoster_
Today's Video Share: "Hold On" by Tomoko
“Never give up. Hold On. Keep the faith. When I wrote it years ago, I had no idea, of course, that we would be going through these unprecedented times that we are going through now in the year 2020. Our hearts are heavy but I know we will all get through this together.” — Tomoko
“Hold On” - Song by Tomoko © Written by Tomoko & Jamba, Produced by Jamba Far East Soul Music Publishing / ASCAP, Crooked Chin Music Publishing / ASCAP. Mixed by Scott Jacoby , Mastered by Howard Lovett
Follow Tomoko: www.tomokomusic.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomokoofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tomokofficial
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomokoofficial
Join Tomoko Tribe @ Patreon: www.patreon.com/tomokomusic
Tomoko Music Official Playlist: www.buff.ly/2MwexF6
JapaNEWS Playlist: www.buff.ly/2ITyqDQ
Twitter Handle: tomokoofficial
Today's Video Share: "You Just Wanna Be Her" by Frankie Nancy
Frankie Nancy first appeared in the Women of Substance Podcast a few years ago with “I Don't Mind the Rain”. Based In Christchurch, New Zealand, 21-year-old Frankie is in the process of finishing her self-penned debut album and this being the first single. "You Just Wanna Be Her" is about having an unhealthy obsession with someone in the public eye and copying their every move rather than being yourself and having your own identity. Filmed in New Zealand by celebrated Kiwi's "The Campbell Brothers", the song also features Baz Warne (Frankie's Uncle) on guitar from legendary UK new wave punk band "The Stranglers". The new album will be available to download in August. In the meantime watch this space...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FrankieNancyMusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/frankie.nancy
Today's Video Share: "My Beautiful Dear" by Raina Krangle
Canadian folk/rock with a twist of country, this is Raina’s 5th release. “My Beautiful Dear” was a finalist in the Blues & Roots Songwriting Competition before its official release on March 20, 2020. Its storytelling lyrics draw on her parents’ 54-year-long love story and her childhood in a house where Bruce Cockburn’s “All the Diamonds” was the harmonized lullaby of choice. But to understand why “My Beautiful Dear” is even more poignant to Krangle, is to know it stems from her recovery from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) just under a year ago. The result is Headbangers — A Musical Recovery From Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, an 8-track odyssey completed in just 5 months’ time. Release date with artistic journal is planned for Summer 2021. Many of Raina’s songs like “Passing Me By” & “Needle in the Hay” have been in the top 10 on Women of Substance Radio.
Twitter Handle: RainaKrangle
Today's Video Share: “I Wonder, Do You?” by Rene Russell
Rene Russell & the Bottom End is a percussive, Americana-Rock band formed in early 2018. Their new sound focuses on Rene’s unique 12-string guitar-playing style. Her “Change Your Brain Music” challenges you to have the courage to make conscious choices in your life that will lead you to your truth.
"I Wonder, Do You?" The message is to live your life, think for yourself, question/challenge authority, find your own truth, take chances, make mistakes succeed, fail, try again….but don’t quit learning, stand up for what you believe in, keep your mind open to all possibilities.
Twitter Handle: ReneReneRussell
Today's Video Share: The Dancing Flames by Jaquie Daniels
Inspired by watching a bonfire in the back garden at a party, this was the artist's mother's favourite of her songs. She asked for the song to be played at her funeral, which led Jaquie to the idea for this video. The video features images of her mother from her childhood to her later years, following the lyrics of the song. Thanks are due to BCB Media for filming the video, and Nadine Collinson for allowing the crew to use her partner's study for the location.
Jaquie Daniels is a singer-songwriter in the folk/acoustic genre, based in the UK. Her music is inspired by many different influences, including Joni Mitchell and Janis Ian, telling topical and touching stories of real life.
Twitter Handle: JaquieDaniels
Today's Video Share: Violin Passionata by Ute Passionflower
Ute Apfelstedt, a.k.a. Ute Passionflower, is a crossover violinist and singer-songwriter from Amsterdam. She has played all over the world, from TEDx Amsterdam Women to Sensation White and released four albums as Ute Apfelstedt (The Edge Of Love, 2020), Passion Flower (Born For Love, 2015) and Ute Passionflower (Cover Me, 2016). Her mission is to spread the spirit of love, peace and freedom with her music.
The song, Violin Passionata, is the opening song on her album Cover Me by Ute Passionflower. It speaks of the passion for life that lives inside each of us.
As an artist and mother of twins, Ute wants to evoke a nurturing presence across our hearts and our planet. Her message: Forever be Love. Tune yourself and you'll tune the world.
More info on www.passionflower.nl
P.S. On Mother's Day, may this song empower all mothers in the world to help them reconnect with their soul passion and the nurturing power of Mother Earth, where divine Spirit is ready to give and heal, so we as mothers can recharge and continue giving, growing and generating PEACE, LOVE and FREEDOM.
Twitter Handle: uteviolin
Today's Video Share: Windows by Ed and Carol Nicodemi
Ed and Carol Nicodemi are a vocal and guitar folk-jazz duo who live in New York City. They have recorded a number of CDs, and perform both originals and cover tunes for children and adults. Their musical umbrella extends to Ed's piano instrumentals and even includes an original children's music CD. They love to perform at public libraries, schools, women's garden clubs, restaurants, house concerts, and more. Their music is often featured on Women of Substance Radio Podcasts, and, in the past, have had other videos featured on this vlog. This song is the title track from their latest CD 'Windows.' They are proud to present the cinematic version of it, in light of the current Covid-19 pandemic. It is a song of hope for the future of our world.
To learn more, hear and purchase their music, go to their website: https://www.edandcarolnicodemi.com. Join their mailing list for special inside information about them. Go to their Nicodemi Soundtrack YouTube Channel and subscribe, so that you will always be privy to their latest musical adventures:)
Twitter Handle: kanary48
Today's Video Share: "The Sewing Machine: 2020 Pandemic Edition" by Colleen Kitchen
Colleen Kitchen’s very latest video: "The Sewing Machine: 2020 Pandemic Edition" a fractured version of "The Sewing Machine" originally by Frank Loesser from the 1947 movie "The Perils of Pauline." A light-hearted corny up-tempo melody belies the serious message of this video about how homemade masks can cut down on the spread of contagion.
Twitter Handle: tixrus
Today's Video Share: What Is This Love? by Jenny Weisgerber
Jenny Weisgerber is a Berlin-based singer-songwriter. She has released two albums (When Worlds Collide & Ashes to Stardust) and one EP (Ambitious Love). She’s played concerts around the globe but has mostly sat in her studio and write and record music.
The music video features a song from her last album (Ashes to Stardust) and was shot in the countryside around Berlin, Germany where she spent a lot of time when she was growing up. It portrays our journey as human beings striving for love and connection throughout our lives starting as a little kid until you grow old and look back at your life.
Twitter Handle: Jennyweisgerber
Today's Video Share: RIDE IN by baby chemist
This is the video for our debut single, "Ride In," a retro-soul/pop bop. Our DIY "addictive dance video" (DOPECAUSEWESAID) has been described as "disarmingly hilarious" (East Portland Blog). The single has been featured on Women of Substance Radio & Podcast, KBRP's (AZ) Woman Soul, and will be in upcoming radio programs on KZFR (CA) and KDNK (CO).
baby chemist is Americana retro NYC-based band/songwriting duo Katie Lee Hill and Travis Artz. We most recently released an acoustic Americana cover of "Long Gone Lonesome Blues." Our music has previously been featured at the Beacon Theatre, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, and Radio City Music Hall. We recently partnered with Nashville songwriter/publisher Kirsti Manna (Blake Shelton's "Austin") on one of our other Americana tunes. Prior collaborations include producer/DJ Marley Marl. DOPECAUSEWESAID concludes "we can expect nothing but continued auditory greatness from Katie and Travis in 2020."
Twitter Handle: babychemistband
Today's Video Share: Human Life by Tiffany Thompson
Tiffany Thompson is a New York-based singer/songwriter whose songs are inspired by the daily challenges and victories of life.
Her new single "Human Life" tells the inspiring story of Willow International. The organization rescues girls out of the sex trafficking industry in Uganda and provides a safe home for them. After a life of tragedy, these girls have a strength, joy, and hope that cuts to her core.
While “Human Life” is a celebration of these particular girls triumphing over the evil of sex trafficking, it is also about all of us. Because their hopes are our hopes. Their dreams, our dreams. And across the distance we come to recognize our stories inside their story.
The music video was filmed in Uganda by Willow International and featuring the incredible Willow girls.
Twitter Handle: TiffanyTMusic
Today's Video Share: MAKE IT by Tam Tam
Founder of MAKE IT BALANCE FOUNDATION is award winning Pop & World Music Singer and Songwriter Tam Tam (fka Minx) who released the new single MAKE IT in March 2020 when the world suddenly became affected by Covid-19.
Tam Tam has committed to donate a portion of her royalties from the single to support MAKE IT BALANCE FOUNDATION causes.
Twitter Handle: tamtamsings
Today's Video Share: Goodbye in July by BlackieBlueBird
'Goodbye in July' is the title song from the upcoming album by the internationally acclaimed Danish dream-pop duo BlackieBlueBird. The video is made by Copenhagen based visual artist Sidse Carstens.
Today’s Video Share: Puppet of Love by the Midnight Dip
The Midnight Dip's “Puppet of Love” is a theatrical polka tune sharing a relatable perspective about being stuck in a toxic and abusive relationship.