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Dario Chiazzolino – Success Depends on How Much You Trust Yourself
Dario Chiazzolino is a multi-award winning Italian guitarist and composer based in New York City. One of Italy’s most in-demand jazz musicians , he performs regularly and records with many top European and American jazz musicians. The recipient of numerous awards, Dario has been playing guitar professionally since age 14. He was awarded as “Best […]
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An Interview With Kalimba Recording Artist Paula Atherton
The music business “ain’t” necessarily easy for women. But, if you persevere and stay true to the course your heart has for you, you can meet with success. Paula Atherton is a jazz woman who has done just that. We appreciate her taking time from her busy touring, writing and recording life to answer just […]
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Joel Holmes – African Skies & Being A Scientist
Joel Holmes, is a musician, composer, educator and a musical world citizen because of all of his international touring. Initially self-taught on piano as a child, he went on the pursue a formal music education at the Peabody Conservatory of Music at John Hopkins University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance where he […]
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Looking Foward With Days Ahead
“Daysahead revives the spirit of the golden era of bands from the 70′s & 80′s criss-crossing rock, jazz, and soul into a sound that’s both contemporary and timeless….an air-tight band and a bewitching front woman. Daysahead gets straight-ahead funky.” (Michael Heyliger, RhythmFlow) Daysahead was founded by husband and wife duo guitarist/producer/songwriter Steve Wright (Richmond, VA) & […]
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Mycah Chevalier – Making Things Sound Warm and Pretty
If Mycah Chevalier’s voice is one that you have not heard, you need to. Such a beautiful and vibrant sound emanates from this woman’s soul; you will be glad you found her. She’s also an actress and a dancer. Mycah’s performed internationally and sung background for people like Patti Labelle and Maysa and opened up […]
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The Beautiful Ugly of Twin Spirit
[audio:http://www.indiespiritmagazine.com/audio/1. The Mind Of Me-TwinSpirit-MY BEAUTIFUL UGLY.mp3] The Mind Of Me by Twin Spirit We originally wanted to speak to this lady, Twin Spirit, about TheSofaSeries.com, which is a vehicle she created to help artists to be able to perform at different venues throughout the U.S. However, as the conversation progressed and layers were unpeeled, […]
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The Byrd Man
Byrd, has made many music travels all over the world and has a long list of sideman credits with such well-known names as Eddie Henderson and Archie Shepp. His thought is that jazz is a fine lens into the social dynamics of American life. In exploring the many facets of jazz music, you get many […]
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Felicious!
Felicia Mckiver is a self-taught, professional pianist and singer who manages her own band. Though it’s tough sometimes to be a woman in a field usually dominated by men, she holds her own. The name of her band is “Felicious” which is symbolic of her drive and passion for what she does. This is a […]
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Camille Thurman – The Geologist Artist
You are a well rounded artist in that you play instruments, sing and compose music. Tell us what instruments you play and how you got started playing them. I play the tenor saxophone and flutes (piccolo, c flute, alto & bass flutes)… I also perform oftentimes on the soprano and alto sax.I first started […]
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Ray Morant – Play & Record Music Until I Die…
When you need a recording studio, you want one with a competent engineer and fair prices. With Ray Morant and Monster Lab, you get what you need! “Combining a deep network of talented musicians, recording professionals, a broad pallet of vintage and modern instruments and recording gear: Monster Lab Studios has become the canvas where […]
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Is It Really Worth It? By Markku Vuollet
I am a big fan of Markku Vuollet. I was perusing his blog, found this post and wanted to share it. – George Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Some musicians like myself wonder; is it really worth it? The back seems to be getting better slowly so I’ve had to amuse […]
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Brent Michael Davids – Pure Genius
Hey folks. We met on facebook. He is pure genius. Take a listen, learn more and buy the music. BRENT MICHAEL DAVIDS When American composers are described as “native” the definition is not usually as accurate as when applied to Brent Michael Davids, an American Indian and enrolled citizen of the Mohican Nation. He has consciously and […]