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Melanie DeMore

About Me

SAY HELLO TO MELANIE DEMORE! Born in the Bronx, raised in Anchorage, folks moved all five kids to San Antonio, finished school, got out of Texas, kinda got off on being the only Black Folk Singer in Taos, N.M, then decided to get back into the mix, took all her stuff and moved to Oakland where shes been for the last 15 years. Actually, Mel and Tracy had a good laugh about that one day in San Francisco where they finally met and realized folks had them mixed up all the time. They still do! Every town she traveled became her teacher and an opportunity to hone her craft as a songwriter, troubadour and an emissary of tolerance, kindness and harmony thru the sound of her golden voice.HERE'S THE DEAL: She's traveled the world, but nothing is closer to her heart than bringing people together wherever she is to experience the healing power of music. Whether she's performing solo, with the Cultural Heritage Choir, or teaching Sound Awareness to sixth graders, baby boomers, or senior citizens, one thing is certain. Her mission is to make sure you unlock the key to experiencing yourself in all your Glory and return home with the very same excitement and passion for living that she herself has. When she comes your way, her energy will charge the very air you breathe like a meteor shower, so get ready to rise up!RESPECT AND PROPS: With a solid education in music composition, this accomplished songwriter, composer, choral conductor and former Sister of the Cloth, has a level of understanding as to the pure intention of Music that comes to only a very few in each generation. Life for Melanie DeMore is for the seeking and sharing of light, joy, and deep love for what moves you.If you havent heard her yet, rest assured there is only one woman on this Planet who's voice is as deep, resonant, mesmerizing, comforting and downright jaw-dropping in its power and sensuality as this one is.--She has been a formidable presence onstage at such noted venues as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, International folk music festivals from Europe to Cuba to New Zealand.--She has shared the stage with some of the world's most notable musicians and political activists from Gloria Steinem, Odetta, Pete, Judy Collins, Ed Asner, Ronnie Gilbert and Ani Di Franco. -She has been credited with launching and inspiring the careers of many of her students over the years, including, Skyblaze/Sony recording artist, Goapele. She will run into students decades later only to hear the same praises over and over again. She has taken troubled children and turned lives around. She never gives up.--Shes the songwriters songwriter, the composers composer. Lets put it this wayWhen Pete Seeger needs someone to tell him if his song 'needs' something he writes to Mel.LITTLE KNOWN SUPERNATURAL POWERS: Known to the mothers of screaming babies, as a human pacifier. Known to the parents of difficult children as the child whisperer she transforms the raw energy of human beings into flowing rhythms, self empowering awareness, with a sweet top note of humor and not taking oneself too seriously. An admitted kid at heart, Melanie loves to inject her effervescent playfulness into traditionally serious forums and gatherings, reminding us to lighten up, step "out the way" and let our spirits do their dance.WITH UNDYING COMPASSI0N: She has been called to the bedsides of both newborns and those in transition. She has chanted and toned to awaken the newcomer into this world, and soothed many a weary soul about to pass, with praises and hymns for a life well lived.CLOSING THOUGHTS: Most likely the words to a song of hers that has been performed by choirs and choruses all over the world and has given hope and comfort to so many..."I'm sending you light, to heal you, to hold you...I'm sending you light, to hold you in love".
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Music:

Member Since: 18/08/2006
Band Website: melaniedemore.com
Band Members: Me, my guitar, my flute, pounding sticks and sometimes the pleasure of sharing the stage with folks I love and admire.
Influences: I am inspired by so many wonderful musicians and artists. The amazing Odetta; Whirimako Black-the great Maori singer/songwriter from Aotearoa; Sting; Shirley Horn; Joan Armatrading; Erik Satie; Pete Seeger; Jacques Brel; Joni Mitchell and Bill Evans to name a few. I would not be the musician I am today were it not for my parents Joan and Frank DeMore and my 15 years singing with Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir.
Sounds Like: I've been compared to Odetta and Tracy Chapman. My voice is so low, I was even mistaken for Harry Belafonte once while playing at the Taos Inn-Go figure....
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

An Amazing experience...

I had a great experience a couple of weeks ago. I was part of an event in Berkeley , CA, w/ Howard Zinn, the great historian who wrote the book: 'A People's History of the United States'. If you've...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:55:00 GMT

9/11

IT SEEMS THAT AT TIMES LIKE THESE, WE MUST HOLD THE SONGS OF PEACE IN OUR HEARTS SO THAT AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT WE CAN REVIVE THE SOULS STRICKEN WITH GRIEF AND HELP THEM REMEMBER THE MUSIC. I SEND OUT ...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:06:00 GMT