Artist description Singer, songwriter, poet, Sharon's distinct vocal style is the end product of many influences, most predominant of which are soul and jazz. All of which are compressed in an abundance of passion. This being very evident in her captivating performances. Her sound is a mixture of jazz, soul, folkrock

Music Style Pop, Soul, Smooth Jazz,

Musical Influences Dinah Washington, Billy Holiday, Natily Cole, Joni Mitchel,

Similar Artists India Erie, Anita Baker, Sade, Angi Stone, Desree, Lisa Stansfield,

Artist History After a career spanning nearly a decade Sharon Musgrave releases her first solo project, ‘Selah’ an independent EP release on Zosar Records. Jude Kelly V.P of the Urban Music Association of Canada claims ‘ The title track is especially brilliant, a wonderful debut release from a rising star.’ Musgrave is no stranger to music professionals and music buyers acknowledging her wealth of talent. In an interview with the Record Mirror in London UK, William Orbit the man who won a Grammy for Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light Album’ throws accolades Musgrave’s way stating. "I don't have to worry about playing live when I've got Musgrave on stage, because she's a consummate singer," William Orbit effuses.  "No Worries.  She's done it all before.  The studio's my home, the stage is hers."  Together, Musgrave and Orbit made Bass-O-Matic a fixture at the top of the British dance scene. Having co-written the bands single ‘Fascinating Rhythm’ and 4 other tracks on the bands album released on Virgin Records in 90’s. Musgrave had the opportunity to front an international tour, encompassing promotional, radio and television work giving her the experience she is now utilizing in her solo career. The same period found WEA requesting that Musgrave collaborate with artist Julian Joseph on his album ‘The Language of Truth’, re-recording the Curtis Mayfield track ‘The Other Side Of Town’. Exposure of the singles video lead to the appearance of Musgrave in a Teachers Whiskey commercial shown worldwide, filmed in black and white featuring Musgrave as a blues singer in a 60’s bar scene singing, ‘No Greater Love’. Invited to perform for artists such as Maxi Priest, Duran Duran, Simply Red and Mick Jagger who flew her to Paris for tour rehearsals Musgrave has performed with a gamete of artists. The English born Canadian raised Musgrave having promoted herself in Japan, Australia, Canada and Europe has now embarked on a new artistic road, incorporating Rock, Jazz, Funk and Dance into a sound yet to be heard by the worldwide audience. Her single Selah from the self-released EP by the same name can be heard on Canada’s CBC, Smooth Jazz 94.7 and Flow 93.7. A far more laid back Musgrave has been exposed on her new material which is in contrast to her catchy pop tunes and raw edged live show that her followers have come to know. Having been compared to the likes of greats such as Angi Stone, Macy Gray and Jill Scott, Musgrave is showing the world, that she is an artist that can write and perform the 360 degrees of music that very few musicians have ever been able to achieve. Musgrave starts touring in June, accompanying the airing of the first music video ‘Selah’ from the title track of her EP on the Bravo Channel . Audiences will be given the opportunity to experience Musgrave heading back to the international stage, and reveling in her strong, smooth, sultry passion for song.

Group Members Brook Blackburn Micheal Shand Brian Griffith Jesse O'Brien Steve Peltier Cory Blackburn

Instruments Grand Piano, Hammond, Base, Drums, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Percussion

Albums Selah

Press Reviews " She is Hamilton's diamond in the rough. She is the Golden Horseshoe's answer to artists like Lauren Hill and Macy Gray. She is Ontario's soul sister and Canada's best kept secret...... It's the shimmer of passion that twinkles in her dark eyes that assures the audience that her joy is authentic, her talent real and her journey toward fame not too far off. " -Extract from The Hamilton Spectator July 2nd/2002 Complete article can be read here The Hamilton Spectator Neo-Soul review, nuflavamag "When Smooth Jazz celebrates and finds joy with Soul Funk, you can be sure to know that it would be like no other celebration in town! The artistic gift that can come out from an individual should not be denied nor refused, because in it is the true pure gift that only God above could of provided. Sharon Musgrave is not only an entertainer, but also an individual who knows how to outpour soul music from the heart. Sharon Musgrave is a perfect example why her genre is florishing to the top! It's not only about the beatz, it's about soul music that comes from the heart and rhythm that can be felt among the masses. Sharon Musgrave is not your average vocalist she is a true heart felt performer that knows how to dig it! Seven outstanding tracks that you can just chill to, relax and also embrace as a type of norishment to the soul! And the listener can be confident to know that, the skipping of tracks on this project is not an option! Just sit back and relax to pure smooth grooves. Sharon Musgrave is a wonder woman in her own rights! Must Listen to Trackz: All" www.nuflavamag.8m.com June/2002 it has been a long time since I have heard true music with fire, passion, inspiration and feeling that can make you listen and understand soul in a new prospective. The title track Selah is an earth moving, breath taking and even sexual groove that takes you and that special someone to a higher level.

Additional Info Go to video streaming on her website for clips of The Hess Village Jazz Festival

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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