Sharon Musgrave's Profile |
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Singer/Songwriter/Poet |
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| Location: | UK |
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| Last Login: | Jun 2, 2008 (563 days back) |
About Me |
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| : locations of upcoming shows . Click here to purchase "Selah" on iTunes --- "Selah" album available on Amazon.com --- Compilation video Biography
Born in England of Dominican parents but raised in Canada, where she has returned to live, Singer/Songwriter Sharon Musgrave shot to prominence in 1991 whilst collaborating with William Orbit on the Bass-O-Matic project.
A world tour established Bass-O-Matic as an act that could cut it live, due in large part to Sharon's stage presence. In 1992 Sharon was invited by WEA to work with jazz pianist Julian Joseph. She collaborated on the 'Language of Truth' album singing the Curtis Mayfield song 'The Other Side of Town'. This track was eventually used as the single from the album. The video for this track inspired a Teachers Whisky commercial, in which Sharon appeared, playing a blues singer in a 60's bar scene, singing the classic 'No Greater Love'. Sharon gigged with Julian promoting the Language of Truth album and touring with such jazz greats as Herbie Hancock. Sharon's studio work in England, both as a writer and session singer, led her to work with many notable performers, including Courtney Pine, Maxi Priest, and writers/producers, Terry Briton, Henry Priestman, Jimmy Haynes, Steve Harvey, Phil Chill and Adrian Wyatt. Her final collaboration in the UK before returning to Canada was in 1998 on the 'Get in the Swing' album with Steve Alpert. Since returning to Canada Sharon has enjoyed a successful solo career both live and on record. Her most recent Canadian solo release in 2002, 'Selah' (Zosar Records) earned her two nominations, Best Songwriter and Best Spoken Word, at the prestigious Urban Music Association of Canada award show, held that year in Toronto. Jude Kelly, VP of UMAC claims "the title track Selah is especially brilliant". The video for this track achieved top twenty status on the Bravo video chart. Her latest international release 'Nobody' is a track included on the groundbreaking CD 'Soulfragettes', (Recoup/Timewarp). This is a unique compilation of powerful R&B female singers. Sharons track, co-written with Adrian Wyatt, has been singled out for special attention, and is to be included on a number of other compilations around the world. click to buy @ amazon.com Events by Eventful |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 3/30/2006Band Website: sharonmusgrave.com Band Members: Influences: God/Jah, Jesus, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Ghandi, Dr. Yosef A.A. Ben-Jochannan, Stevie Wonder, Doris Musgrave, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley, Deepak Chopra, Mavis Staple, Maya Angelou, Lucky Dube, Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Joni Mitchell, Curtis Mayfield, Shirley Ceaser, Tania Maria, Garnett Silk, BDP, Billy Holiday, Tribe Called Quest, The I-Threes, Third World, The Mighty Dimonds, Burning Spear, Prince, Dennis Brown, Public Enemy, Sade, Tina Marie, Loose Ends, Anointed, Nina Simone, Johnathan Butler, Rickie Lee Jones, Ella Fitsgerald, Dianne Reeves, Sheila Chandra, Baby Face, Tracy Chapman, Jil Scott, Dinah Washington, Al Green, Queen Latifah, Janis Joplin, Janet Jackson, Micheal Jackson, Roy Ayers, Julian Joseph, James Taylor, Tina Turner, TLC, FleetWoodMac, Freddie Mcgreggor, Peter Tosh, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Ben Okri, Susan L. Taylor, Iyanla Vanzant, Oprah Winfrey... Working with Julian Joseph in production of 'The Other Side of Town' album. Record Label: Zosar Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Neo-soul / Nu-Jazz / Lyrical) |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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Racism |
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| My 1st official Blog
I often find myself putting things off until next year." This has been the case for me for about 3 years now, back then I wanted to start this blog. So, here I am about to le... Posted by Sharon Musgrave on Mon, 26 May 2008 11:07:00 PST |
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2nd poem from "November Poems" chapter |
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| The Universe of possibilities
I am a shield
that no arrow can penetrate
a walker of distant places
I am a stone
my heart is a rock
that no one can crush
When my feet touches the sand
it announces to ... Posted by Sharon Musgrave on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:42:00 PST |
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POEMS |
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| Someone mentioned that they would like to read some of my poems. I thought I would start with this one:
Discussions
Persistence
Is my name
Occasionally
I unwind with the sisters
Good-natured
Always re... Posted by Sharon Musgrave on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:11:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Virtual Jazz Band, Dr. Maya Angelou's Tribute Page In Her Honor!, Peter Grimmer, Julian Joseph, Bob Antolin, Jill Scott, Black Owl Music Miami, Smooth Jazz @ Pamela's Place, Roy Ayers, Sharon, The Joy Group, Bob Marley, Dr. Nina Simone ~ Panegyric, Chris / SoulTracks, SisterDivas Magazine, Michael Moore, MySpace Democrats Unite 2008, Gerry Gibbs,"The Thrasher", EXPLOSIONS, Boogieheads Show Soul, Funk, Disco & Boogie, ~StePhANie~, j, MizzE, Hey Funny Girl.. I love ya;) muahz, Salon Pernod, Scott G. LaLonde Pt 2, Natural Mystic, petra, Crystina Maez, VAN ZAK, dazeney, εїз !S!S εїз, Teddy Pantelas Trio, GIO, Sharron McLeod Fauxtet, *Julie, The Peaceable Poet*, Ms. PhylWorld, LOVE, Skwerl, Johnny Allen and the Heartical Symphony, Myrtle Hart Society, World Record Bass Guitarist, Jayen Varma, ISo, Glenn Alves, KIYO - iLLOGIC RECORDS, Justmee, Natural Hair Care, Max, John, giddyb, Henry Murray Music, Tommy, KEEP UP THE VIBES, Bonar Hutchison, Saddiq from Down By Law, Rod Tate, LeVar Thomas, ~DragonFly~, PUMP THA FLAVA, Terence, TJ & Kim, JAH ARMY HIGHWEAR - new summercollection out now!, Marvin Kaye
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