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Hsuan Ma, I: Love of Chinese Art Song & Folk Song
Soprano Hsuan Ma’s debut album I: Love of Chinese Art Song & Folk Song is a wonderful collection that appeals to both the classical and world music aficionado. A native of Taiwan, Ma has proudly brought her talents and heritage … Continue reading
Randolf Smeets, “Works for Piano”
While some pianists contentedly sit at the keyboard and noodle away life’s doldrums, Randolf Smeets’ atmospheric music has a sense of purpose. The Dutchman breathes live through his Roland piano with his original works that could tell a myriad of … Continue reading
El Gun Legro “The Return of the Future”
Regardless of genre, once the creative muses take hold, songwriters are in a state of bliss. Southern California rapper El Gun Legro discovered his natural talent and surrounded him with an array of fellow local artists to bring his debut … Continue reading
Making Melodies (Vocals and Instrumentals) Vocals Performed by Joanna Melas, Written by Angela Yoong
Malaysian born Angela Yoong has had the life altering experience of being touched by God and she has combined that with her innate musical abilities to produce a pair of glorifying songs that are truly captivating. Surrounding herself with a … Continue reading
Joanna Melas “A Natural Selection”
It is rare to find a singer who is equally talented in multiple song styles, but that is exactly the case with Joanna Melas. Fast, slow, sensual, spiritual – she makes anything sound incredible and the best part is, the … Continue reading
Dwight Townsend “The Dwight Stuff”
Get out the bubble makers. Dwight Townsend’s collection of Love Ballads, Instrumentals and other Musications is an aural trip down memory lane to the songs of yesteryear when young people fell in love and really meant it, couples knew how … Continue reading
Clay Michaels “Walk With Me”
No stranger to the keyboard, Clay Michaels has been composing for over 12 years. Walk With Me marks his debut album as a born-again Christian, and his new found peace and enthusiasm shines through in his music. The title track … Continue reading
Rodney Talley “Revelation”
Less is more. When you have the dynamic combination of a smooth soulful voice and inspiring lyrics, as Rodney Talley does, one should never let the instrumentation steal the spotlight. Minister Talley is the debut artist on Philadelphia’s RDR Entertainment … Continue reading
Baby Brother “Strange Things”
Rock and roll has taken on many facets by incorporating pop tinged lovey-doveyness to heavily instrumental jazz and classical infused progressive sounds, but originally rock and roll was about being loud and having a good time. There were no hidden … Continue reading
Oldzkool “The Ray Renzi Project”
The five Renzi siblings, along with their musical friends, have put together a fine album that celebrates the decade when popular music was revolutionized over fifty years ago. Having been fans of music from the 1960s lead of course by … Continue reading

