Artist description Her latest solo effort is an intelligent, expressive, progressive mix of mainstream trance grooves and soulful world sounds. Powerful sultry vocals combined with thoughtful lyrics make her music unique.

Music Style urban jazz-pop rock soulful trance world sounds

Musical Influences tori amos, dave matthews, arvo part, fiona apple, gal costa, milton nasciemento, rush, ofra haza, pharoah sanders

Similar Artists tori amos/fiona apple/sade

Artist History Singer/songwriter/percussionist Laine is the former lead singer of the world music group, The Presidents, and the former percussionist for East Babylon Symphony. Touring the US & mexico for 4 years and playing in many different groups for the past 10 years, she has thousands of performances and several album credits under her belt. Winner "Honorable Mention" 2001 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Band-Mates.com "Featured Artist"

Group Members Laine- vocals. percussion. piano.

Instruments vocals, piano, congas, percussion

Albums The Presidents -Raising The Spirits

Press Reviews From DJ Papbear: "Good to see someone is upholding the tradition of Austin's Music scene reputation.. I'm totally blown away with your talent .. I nominate YOU for a featured artist spot... this is some HOT stuff..." "I've heard one of your songs a few days ago .. and I don't think I was nearly impressed as I am with this.. very deep lyrically speaking for a "pop" song.. DJ Papabear WOULD KILL TO HAVE YOUR VOCALS ON A DANCE REMIX.." Various fan pages: ..."You have an excellent voice. i think that this song should be on the top of the charts on this site because this song is way better than the others. Excellent song." ..."You have a great voice. It sounds very much like a forgotten Sade tune (and I love Sade). Can't wait to hear more from you very soon. Keep up the good work!" ..."well produced and well written with some nice lyrics." .."Wow! Real funky groove, great vocals all around really good tune great back up vocals as well! sweet bass playin and nice sax playin! This band is stacked with talent!" .."Allright I think I can handle one more from the lovely Laine, Another groovin riff, this one has the Sheryl Crow sound goin on but that is cool-it is totally original in its own right! It is definately alot more creative then most of the jive out there these days, I realy love hearing that sax in the mix there that is really refreshing, also like the scat singing!Cool Jam! Review from Band-mates.com (courtesy of hw viper) "Melody: Good Lyrics: Good Arrangement: Incredible vocal arrangement! Production: Excellent Musicianship: Excellent Vocals: Superb! Reminds Me of: A prayer of music."

Additional Info Unspoken EP

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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