Artist description Barbara Anderson is a Singer/Songwriter in San Francisco. Her ten years in the Bay Area music scene has led her to produce many very special works across a spectrum of genres. Barbara is now returning to her first loves in music: Blues and Jazz. Look forward to new Blues and Jazz tracks with a sultry, loungy style that surround you with a smoky nostalgia that echoes the birth of The Blues.

Music Style Jazz, Blues, Lounge, and other genres with sultry to soulful female vocals

Musical Influences Barbara enjoys all genres of music and has blended everything from Latin to Psychedelic into her music

Similar Artists Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Josephine Baker, Ethel Waters, Etta James, Pearl Bailey, Sarah Vaughan, Anita O'Day, John Lee Hooker, Lavay Smith, The Beatles

Artist History Barbara never could have imagined, as she crouched in the safe darkness of her bedroom closet singing Aretha Franklin tunes until her was sore, that the shy, isolated little girl she was then, would earn the respect of some of the most brilliant talents in 20th century music. Barbara was born to sing her soul and she always knew that, but she was hindered by paralyzing stage fright. Although the travels of her youth included close relationships with the likes of Peter Yarrow, Albert Grossman, and Phil Ramone, as well as a successful modeling career, part of Barbara was still singing to herself in that closet. It wasn't until she and her two children, Luke and Thatcher, had survived two devastating divorces and found a new home in San Francisco that Barbara finally flung open the door of that closet and sang to the world. In the ten years since then, Barbara has created an eclectic body of work that could be seen as chronicle of her self-discovery and growth as a strong, independent artist, woman, and mother. As you now join Barbara on her journey, you find her reconnecting with her musical roots and preparing a new set of Bluesy Lounge and Jazz.

Group Members Songwriters: Barbara Anderson, Edward Dee, Michael Holt (of the Mommyheads), Rick Morton (of Morton Salt) Musicians: Barbara Anderson (vocals on all songs), Garth Webber (rhythm & lead guitar - featured on Miles Davis album), James Levy (percussion - percussionist for Herbbie Hancock), Tom Pool (trumpet on Bad Day - trumpet for Etta James), Frank Martin (Keyboard - backup keyboardist for Sting), Edward Dee (guitarist & producer), Eric Pearson (guitar, guitarist with Crazy Horse)

Instruments Everything

Albums It Takes All Kinds, Hearts Dance, MaMa Said

Press Reviews Half Moon Bay Review, 1995 Re: the release of Hearts Dance From The Heart To The Streets By Stacy Trevenon To Barbara Anderson, music is a matter of building heart-to-heart connections. She crafts her songs to spring from the composer's heart to touch the hearts of the listeners, stirring them to come to the circle of humanity - and maybe do something to make life better. Such as understanding and helping those without a home. "Evening's Bed," Anderson's new CD of all-original songs sketches a lyrical portrait of life on the streets. Anderson will divert a third of the profits to the National Coalition for the Homeless, Wash. D.C. The Valley Journal, 9/14/1995 Re: release of Heart's Dance Former Valley Resident Goes to Bat for Homeless With Her Music Anderson's soulful voice is the highlight of the album. One third of the profits from the album will be donated to the National Coalition for the Homeless. "We are deeply gratified that Ms. Anderson [is using her] talents to spotlight the human dimensions of homelessness" the organization stated.

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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