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Female Singer/Songwriter spotlight (series): The next wave
It's hard not to notice the many successful female singer/songwriters arising from Canada year after year. They've provided us with numerous songs, great music, and inspiration for music fans. But where do they come from? They don't usually become superstars overnight. Most of the time, they had to work hard at the craft, do a ton of gigs, get the record deal, cut the album...and so on. In reality, it takes awhile before an indie artist puts it altogether and can become a "famous" or "music stars".
So with that in mind, I'm beginning a "female singer/songerwriter spotlight" series, whereby I will write about many different female indie artists who will be showcased. In the same fashion, they will range from unsigned to some more well known singers, however, the primary focus is on the indie artists who are just starting to get noticed (who are on the rise).
As a writer, that's one of the most exciting parts of indie music. To possibly write about musicians years (or months) before they "hit it big!" To know that you were listening to them...when it meant something to them. Like when they performed a show to only 10 people in the bar, and you were one of those 10. Writing about indie music artists when they actually needed press/publicity.
Anyway, I spent a lot of time narrowing down my list and I came up with 60 names. Now this series is obviously going to be a long term project with no specific completion date in mind. This project gives some structure and focus for the writing, much like the 2010 CMW series is doing already. And of course, there are still other things to finish.
Here's a few singer/songwriters that I will be writing about in the near future. These are Canadian indie artists that I've seen live or am familiar with their music. At the current time, I will be writing on: Laurell, Vaness Alegassi, Ember Swift, Jillian Freeman, Hayley Stark, and Darrelle London.
Taking it one step at a time, one story at a time, and eventually it will be done! And of course, along the way you might be learning and listeing to some of Canada's future stars in music!
~Jason Chu
(Photo by: www.buzzsugar.com) Singer/songwriter Cat Power taking a coffee break, than back to the song.
SOME OF CANADA'S ESTEEMED FEMALE SINGER/SONGWRITERS
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So with that in mind, I'm beginning a "female singer/songerwriter spotlight" series, whereby I will write about many different female indie artists who will be showcased. In the same fashion, they will range from unsigned to some more well known singers, however, the primary focus is on the indie artists who are just starting to get noticed (who are on the rise).
As a writer, that's one of the most exciting parts of indie music. To possibly write about musicians years (or months) before they "hit it big!" To know that you were listening to them...when it meant something to them. Like when they performed a show to only 10 people in the bar, and you were one of those 10. Writing about indie music artists when they actually needed press/publicity.
Anyway, I spent a lot of time narrowing down my list and I came up with 60 names. Now this series is obviously going to be a long term project with no specific completion date in mind. This project gives some structure and focus for the writing, much like the 2010 CMW series is doing already. And of course, there are still other things to finish.
Here's a few singer/songwriters that I will be writing about in the near future. These are Canadian indie artists that I've seen live or am familiar with their music. At the current time, I will be writing on: Laurell, Vaness Alegassi, Ember Swift, Jillian Freeman, Hayley Stark, and Darrelle London.
Taking it one step at a time, one story at a time, and eventually it will be done! And of course, along the way you might be learning and listeing to some of Canada's future stars in music!
~Jason Chu
(Photo by: www.buzzsugar.com) Singer/songwriter Cat Power taking a coffee break, than back to the song.
SOME OF CANADA'S ESTEEMED FEMALE SINGER/SONGWRITERS
For more info:
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