Playlist
1.)Ethan Keller- Something Deadly(Milwaukee,WI)
Ethan Keller is a singer, songwriter, and son-of-a-preacher-man. Playing a wide spectrum for over a decade, Keller uses folk, rock, & jazz guitar styles, while his soulful, youthful voice and poetic lyrics naturally dive to spiritual depths. Keller may employ Milwaukee’s living musicals legends for a combo, or a loop machine for a solo gig, but every show is original and fresh.
Ethan Keller’s full-length 2006 debut, “Face Light”, garnered critical praise, and 2008’s "One Way" EP, is being added to college and internet radio across the country. Having has sold over 10,000 records, and played in 35 states, Ethan relentlessly perseveres; always performing recording, and creating what a listener recently called, “music with a purpose.”
Next Show: Ethan Keller has a show coming up on 12/11/2009 at 09:00 PM @ Union Stre... in Traverse City, MI
Website: http://www.ethankeller.com/
2.)Haruko Ohinata-Movin’ on(remix)(Tokyo,Japan)
Music has no boundries. This is what you realize when you listen to Haruko Ohinata's first album, "GENESIS".
Haruko Ohinata is a Japanese singer-songwriter currently under anything music. (http://www.anythingmusic.net)
She was a piano prodigy from the beginning, playing by ear at age 2 1/2, and writing her own songs by age 14. Singing in bands and gospel choirs during her school years, she has a unique wide range of style which consists of a mixture of Pop, R&B/Soul and jazz. As a songwriter, she has written for several famous pop artists in Japan such as BoA, Crystal Kay and many other major label artists.
Her first release titled "GENESIS" (produced by Taishi Fukuyama), released winter of 2006.
3.)Gem Avery- Colors(Alabama,AL)
About
Granted a voice that provides soul sustaining sustenance, world wide musical hunger is Gem Avery’s to satisfy.Using her own recipe, this saucy Alabama raised artist slowly simmered the seemingly unrelated elements of Blues, Country, Soul, Jazz and Gospel and came to serve her signature sound on an inviting plate called Ambient Soul. When asked how she arrived at the term that so accurately describes her distinctive art form, she explained with a positive smile accompanied by a tone warmly saturated with assurance. “I love all music but the two genres I love to mix are packed with feeling. I love ambient music because it will embrace senses you didn’t even know you had and I love soul music because it seeps into the cracks of your inner being and stays there” she stated and continued to speak with an unconscious passion for her art, “Ambient and Soul together is entrancing – life altering even. I want to gently embrace and realign my listeners with the feeling of music...and so Ambient Soul came to define the Gem Avery brand of Neosoul”.
The spread of the Gem Avery brand of Neosoul is quite evident. The sound offered in her debut album, GAS MONEY, is continuously devoured by listeners around the globe. Boasting thirteen (13) spirit elevating songs, Gem Avery’s GAS MONEY is an integral part of the menu at mood lounges, soul kitchens and neosoul café type venues everywhere. GAS MONEY is a literal buffet of flawless music production and soul enchanting explorative lyrics. The rich flavor starts at song one with “Heard” which speaks to an artist acceptance of infinite anonymity and moves to the pessimistic-and-matter-of -fact title cut “Gas Money” the hopeless mantra of self-defeat “Fly Away” to the self-enlightened “Focus” to the renewed outlook voiced so eloquently in “Righteous” near the album’s end. Gem Avery’s invaluable contribution to the famine world of music speaks to human beings’ universal and continuous transition between self doubt and self realization. A classic debut, Gem Avery’s work has no place other than among timeless rare grooves.
Gliding effortlessly from contralto to altissimo, Gem Avery’s 5 octaves is nourishment for enlightened music aficionados worldwide. Heavily influenced by Sade, Minnie Riperton, Nancy Wilson, Dinah Washington, and Betty Wright Gem's artistic eminence evolved to share common ingredients with several legendary female trail blazers. Her sound burns with the vocal intensity of Anita Baker, it speaks with the vocal dexterity of Chaka Khan, yet it brags with the sassy sincerity of Erykah Badu. For listeners who crave a delicate taste that will more than soothe picky palates, Gem Avery’s perfectly seasoned art is sweet enough for dessert yet savory enough for the main course. The sound – the feel, rather – of her voice is powerful yet subtle, gritty yet smooth, soothing yet electrifying, original yet nostalgically familiar...
The table is set for you at www.GemAvery.com and a satisfying Ambient Soul feast has been prepared, Ladies and Gentlemen. Partake, indulge in, and enjoy your prized musical treasure, Gem Avery.
4.)Ian Jazzi- E b so
IanJazzi is an accomplished artist and entrepreneur. Multi-talented and traversing many artistic styles and genres, IanJazzi has made significant contributions to Accra's music and entertainment scene as a musician, producer, spoken word artist, emcee and actor. In addition to his talents in the performing arts, IanJazzi is also successful as a model and businessman. IanJazzi has a special ability to engage and connect with audiences as a host and emcee. With a vivacious personality and a fun, funky style that often incorporate music and freestyling, audiences cannot help but get caught up in his enthusiasm. He has been sought after to emcee various events in the capital. IanJazzi has also been contracted to host various television productions. As former Host and Creative Director of NT1 poetry, IanJazzi not only contributed his creative vision in hosting and directing the show, he also showcased some of his own spoken word poetry.Currently, IanJazzi can be seen emceeing at the weekly Community Dunks’ basketball games at El-Wak Stadium as well as hosting Basketball TV on TV Africa.
No stranger to the camera or to public eye, IanJazzi has also tried his hand at acting and modeling. He studied Theater Arts at University of Ghana as a second major alongside Economics and was featured in many campus productions. His ability to exude personality and confidence in front of the camera made him a bankable model and he was soon recruited to do a photo shoot for a major advertising agency. From then on his modeling career has proved to be lucrative with opportunities to model for multi-national corporations such as Coca Cola and Tigo. IanJazzi has been the face of several advertising campaigns and can be seen in newspaper ads, billboards, and TV commercials. Working in the advertising industry as a model and learning the ins and outs of the business inspired IanJazzi to start his own advertising/modeling agency. He has recently established The Unwind Agency which provides models, concept creation, graphic design, and copywriting for advertising campaigns. IanJazzi is currently working on 'In Stereo'. A mixtape album which will feature a host of Ghana's best Artistes and Producers.
Website:http://ianjazzithelyricist.blogspot.com/
Battle Zone- Here is a new segement to Indiefaith battle zone. Two artists, two songs and one winner. Like the highlander there can only be one. The winner will move on to the next around according to number of votes from you the public. Today battle- Milwtown. Challenger A is bring that Milw-town fire Dana Coppafeel 88. Challenger B has been in the game for quite some time. His new ablum ME will be coming out soon here’s Milwaukee own Cincere show me the way.
Challenger A
Dana Coppafeel
Dana Coppafeel is soon to be a dairy farmer cause everything i make is butter..... Just check the music and let that speak for itself...
Website: http://www.myspace.com/danacoppafeel
Challenger B
Cincere
Cincere is more than a gifted artist, he is a humble soft spoken young man on a musical mission and the formula is magic wherever he goes. The fan base is solid, adoring, and uniquely diverse. Cutting edge, yet soulfully true to the core of his R & B roots, Cincere has fans riveted to the music and the lyrics…. messages of love, hope, and promise intricately woven in brilliantly crafted beats and orchestration.
Cincere’s polished professionalism has made him a favorite opening act for national artists including Chris Brown, Mario, Babyface, Bobby Valentino, The Black Eyed Peas, Sly and the Family Stone, Method Man, The Roots, Avant, and Ginuwine. He’s shared the spotlight and the stage with Trey Songz, Rico Love, Marques Houston, Eric Benet, and Jim Brickman. Other major appearances included the LA Roadshow in Hollywood and the State Farm Bayou Classic in Houston
“I Do,” Cincere’s first radio hit was recognized as one of the top 100 songs of 2004 by KISS radio. A 21st century love song, “I Do” has fast become an anthem for lovers.
Cincere’s WAMI award winning song of the year “Daddy” is a musical masterpiece with the exquisite lilt of a symphony string section, the innocent voices of a children’s choir, and the inspired power of a gospel choir in supporting musical roles. The song, which is both lyrical and autobiographical, is a call to action to men who abandon their children. devastating after effects of children living without fathers in their lives. In April 2005 the song caught the attention of the National Fatherhood Initiative in Washington DC . Cincere was invited to headline the organizations gala awards at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, where he performed “Daddy” for hundreds of guests, including First Lady Laura Bush and celebrities like country western recording star Buddy Jewel and football great Allen Rossum of the Atlanta Falcons. “We really need more artists like Cincere in the forefront of hip/hop and R & B music,” said Roland C. Warren, President, National Fatherhood Initiative.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/simplycincere
To vote for the winner of battle zone please e-mail me at: urbanplusgeek@gmail.com
Prayer of the Week
Lord, may I never take the gift
of freedom for granted. You gave
me the great blessing of freedom of
spirit. Fill my spirit with Your peace and
Your joy.
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