Now 10 yrs. old, Gabriella "Gabi" Wilson has been singing since she was seven. Her father Kenny Wilson is a member of the Urban Bushmen, a local band that we refer to as "The Soul of Vallejo" here at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Café. "They used to practice in the house. I listened a lot. I would learn a song. and then start singing it with the band. The first song I learned was 'If I Ain't Got You'." She learned the song by ear, listening to Alicia Keys sing it. "I used to like to hum to Chaka Khan, Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey. Her mother Agnes Wilson a native Filipina I started taking voice lessons two weeks ago. My vocal teacher's name is Summer at the American Canyon School of Music. It's fun because she teaches me different exercises and to sing from the stomach. I'm taking piano lessons from Mary Ann at the same school. I started to learn to read music. It's really different because I have to look at it. It helps me because if I can read music then I can learn a song without even hearing it."
In the last year her parents have been taking her around to participate in some competitions. At the Sacramento State Fair she took first place in a talent competition. In Las Vegas she won a first place trophy in the singing category for her age group, and has placed in most of the other competitions she has participated in. While making appearances she has also made connections that have landed her some gigs. Opening for Tony Toni Tone at the Oakland Museum gave her an opportunity to meet Duane Wiggins who asked her to play at a birthday party for Keysha Cole.
But for children with starry eyes about singing and playing for the stars, it's not all glamour and VIP treatment. "Every day after school I do my homework, then practice scales on the piano. I practice new songs, listen to songs and see if I can learn them. If I have trouble sometimes my dad helps me. I play guitar too, because my Dad plays. I've been learning basic Blues on guitar, like James Brown. My dad taught me the James Brown chord from "I Feel Good."
We were first introduced to Gabriella at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Café by Alvon, when he invited her to play a few songs during his unplugged concert at the café on December 14. She held the audience entranced with her soulful singing. Her feet just barely reached the pedals of her keyboard, but she gave a rendition of Donny Hathaway's "A Song for You" that was anything but juvenile. It is fitting that she will be giving a concert at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Café not only because we are a family friendly place where parents can feel comfortable bringing their children, but also because she is a poet. “I've been writing poetry since I was six. I love to write a lot, so I decided to write something that rhymes, also fairy tales and mysteries. I wrote a book of poetry. Every day after school I could just go to my desk and start writing." The book is called "Anything on Earth Poems," Published by Life Vest Publishing Inc. she sells the books when she performs, and is currently working on another book with different categories. Agnes Williams, a secretary at Kaiser Vallejo ICU, is a very proud mom. "I'm thankful for who she is now, and how she is with her special talent. She's a very down-to-earth person. She hasn't changed a bit. We try to make sure she still enjoys her childhood even though she's a busy girl. It's time-consuming for me taking her here and there, but it pays off when she is up there performing. My advice to parents who have kids: they have to make sure that they support their kids regardless of what kind of talent they have or whatever they want to do. Just make sure that they help their kids to encourage them to do positive things. If they keep their kids busy doing positive things that will keep them from getting sidetracked."
Gabi's concert will be half solo and half with the Urban Bushmen backing her up, making for a very special night indeed.
Gabi Wilson - kid with lots of talent
Wednesday, December 5, 2007 | Label music, pinoy singer, pinoy videos
This is Emmy Branzuela. From searching on youtube this young lady got my ears and eyes because of her beautiful voice.
Check her out here:
YOUTUBE
FRIENDSTER
Currently Living:Honululu,Hawaii
Music her life and singing her passion.
She wants to be a professional singer
Shes the youngest of 3 girls.
Inspired by family and friends.
Senior at St. Francis High School.
Also Inspired by his teacher William Daquioag, a member of the Society of Seven Las Vegas, music educator (Jasmine Trias' vocal coach) and producer.
Label Type: Independent
Country: United States
YOUTUBE
About Chris Cendana
At the age of 5, Chris started to play piano, making his own renditions of songs he had heard his family members play and started to pick up music theory from observation.
When he turned 10, percussion became his passion and he began to play a role more and more in high school drumlines until he was 20 years old.
At the age of 13, Chris learned the art of turntablism from his brother. People also refer to Chris as DJ Cendana in the Huntington area, known for his unique scratching style and blend.
Finally, at 20, he began to play guitar in his spare time, learning chords with his friends, but was greatly influenced by Play's lead guitarist, Rocky Savilla.
Chris now resides in Morgantown, WV. He has played in many different venues -- Black Bear (Morgantown, WV), Bocktown (Pittsburgh, PA), Blue Violet (Beaver, PA), 123 Pleasant Street (Morgantown, WV), Big Sandy Arena (Huntington, WV), Borders (Huntington, WV), Java Joint (Huntington, WV), Empire Books (Huntington, WV), Icon (Huntington, WV), Red Iguana (Huntington, WV), Holderby's Landing (Huntington, WV), Lola's (Charleston, WV), Sound Factory (Charleston, WV), and more. Feel free to add as a friend, comment/rate, and of course, check him out on YouTube.
Hip-hop/Top40 DJ that picked up a guitar. Mainly plays guitar/sings, but also has skills in percussion, piano, and turntablism. Likes food, shelter, and anything J-Crew.
Record Label: N/A
Label Type: ---
Influences: John Mayer Musiq Soulchild Jason Mraz Brian McKnight Jack Johnson Stevie Wonder Carter Beauford Tito Puente QBert and Mixmaster Mike Luther Vandross Boyz II Men Timbaland
Sounds Like: You make the call. :)
City: Morgantown
Hometown: South San Francisco, CA
Country: United States
Website URL:
http://myspace.com/chriscendana
http://youtube.com/ccendana
Gabe Bondoc of San Mateo, California. Age 21. He sings, play guitar and write music. Influences him are John Mayer, David Ryan Harris, Maroon 5, Stevie Wonder, Babyface, Nsync, and more. His Favorite spot is a quite places that he can get his thoughts together to write music. Equipment he use is acoustic guitar.
Oh my, A lot of Filipino is very talented and here we go again another talented singer from Manila, Philippines is here to show that we Pinoy's is one of the best when come to singing and here it is to prove it.
He is Joven but lot of his friends call him "Jovs". He plays acoustic guitar and sing. His 30 but he doesnt look like for me. His a very good friend of mine and a big hearted person. His inspiration is his family. He likes Brian McKnight, Usher and Jay-R (Filipino singer). His favorite spot is his bedroom and sometimes while he chat (yahoo messenger)with his friends.
I think Jov's will hit it big cause GOD bless him with this talent. Keep up the good work my friend.
Cassie - Singer and a Model
Thursday, November 15, 2007 | Label music, pinoy celebrity, pinoy singer
Cassie (born Cassandra Ventura on August 26, 1986) is an American hip hop, R&B and pop singer, model, and occasional actress. She is best known for her 2005 single "Me & U", which became a hit in 2006.
Cassie was born in New London, Connecticut to a Filipino, father and a mother of Mexican,and Afro-West Indian descent. [2][3] While attending The Williams School, a preparatory school on the Connecticut College campus, Ventura began her career as a model at the age of fourteen, appearing in ads for Delia's, Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Seventeen. When she completed high school in 2004, she announced that she was going to pursue her career in modeling and music, foregoing college.
Through Cassie's hard work and dedication, she was introduced to Sean "Diddy" Combs' make-up artist for one of her modeling assignments.
Nicole Scherzinger
Monday, November 12, 2007 | Label music, pinoy celebrity, pinoy singer, pinoy videosNicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger (also known as Nicole Kea) (born June 29, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and occasional actress best known for her work as the lead vocalist for the Pussycat Dolls.
NICOLE SCHERZINGER - BABY LOVE
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger (Russian: Николь Шерзингер) (also known as Nicole Kea) (born June 29, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and occasional actress best known for her work as the lead vocalist for the Pussycat Dolls.
Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to a Filipino father and a Hawaiian/Russian mother.
website:
MYSPACE
Its TRUE that his talented! Another song of Mr.Passion
Composed by Passion!
A song dedicated for his grandma.
Jeremy Manongdo, musically known as Passion, is a Filipino singer-songwriter born and raised in San Francisco, CA. He first gained notable acclaim with his covers of Ne-Yo's "So Sick," Usher's "My Boo," and his original composition "Lemonade."
The name Passion was chosen by Jeremy for "the passion I had for music and the passion and love I had for my Lord and Savior Jesus. Without Him, I am nothing, and I'm forever thankful for His love and His blessings." His influences, as referred to on his Soundclick site, include: Jesus, Christina Aguilera, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Craig David, Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Dru Hill, 112, Justin Timberlake, my uncle Robert, Kenoly Brothers, Dawkings and Dawkins, John Legend, and church.
