Amy Reich

Los Angeles is my home (since 1989), originally from Buffalo New York. Sang backup with Buffalo band the Splat Cats. In Los Angeles sang backup with the Benett Band and Los Cincos/April March. Was lead singer and lyricist with the multi-talented Creekbird and others with the Giggles in the late 90's. My Western vocal teacher on and off for the past 10 years is Peisha McPhee along with super accompanist Mel McDancil. Found my way into world music and sacred music from different traditions. Studied a bit of Northern Indian Classical Music with Paul Livingstone and Sangeet School of Music. Sang backup on Paul's CD Salaam Suite. Study world music vocals. with Shanti Shivani and Najwa GibranSometimes performing in Peisha and Mel's Cabaret Workshop where I like to sing Johnny Mercer songs, big band tunes and a twist of mantras in the cabaret music's intimate setting. Performances held at the Gardenia in West Hollywood. Also singing sacred/healing music and mantras at various yoga studios in classes or for events in the Los Angeles area. Sometimes done in kirtan style ( call and response). Music as a connection to the Divine and one's deeper self and for healing is what I am most passionate about as a singer. It took me several years to find that as a deeper why to the singing. I am also a professional illustrator ( mostly kids art) and yoga teacher.