Kat Maguire

Joel Selvin, Music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle writes: ************************************************************ **** “…visually the focus rests on Kathleen Mary Maguire, the stunning lead vocalist whose athletic, sexy dancing gives the throbbing music a physical counterpoint. On songs like “If Streets could Talk,” "Too Much Fun,” and “African Disco Dub,” Maguire breathed fury and fire into the lyrics of John Tompkins, the band’s songwriting collaborator since its inception last year". (Bay area World music band, “Big City”11/5/84) ************************************************************ ***"Big City was my introduction into the World music arena, sparking my interest in rhythms and languages, which I have had the opportunity to explore and develop. After deciding to leave the band to refine my style, I moved deeper into the world of Polyrythmic music. My ear for harmony, ability to sing in different languages and styles combined with a commanding stage presence has taken me around the world touring, recording and composing with artists from several countries in Africa, the UK and the West Indies. I am currently working on my first solo CD, a kaleidescope of all my experiences in World music, with lyrics focused on spirituality, inspiration, healing and love. " ************************************************************ *** Biography ************************************************************ **** 1976-1983: Various bands Lead/ background vocals for performances, sessions. R&B, Rock music. (US) ************************************************************ ** 1983-1986: Big City (US) Lead vocalist for renowned Bay area World music band. African, Caribbean, North and South American music. ************************************************************ **** 1986-1989: Gordon Hunte (tour guitarist for Sade) (UK) “Sox” Lead/background vocals for recordings, performances and songwriting in London, England Soul, Rock, Funk music. ************************************************************ **** 1990-1996: Emil Borgir (US) Lead/background vocals, vocal arrangements and songwriting for performances, recordings, live performances.CD: “Acoustic Soul” vocals, vocal arrangement/production and songwriting. Soul, Folk and Blues music. ************************************************************ **** 1996: Sonny Okosun (Nigeria, Africa) Background vocals for US tour Reggae and Highlife music. Languages: Ibo and English.Rudy Wilburn (France) Background and lead vocals for recording sessions Soul and Pop music. ************************************************************ **** 1997-2002: Lead and background vocals, recording sessions and live performances for various Internationally known Caribbean artists: Russell Cadogan, Drupatee and Anslem Douglas (Trinidad) Harry Best (St. Lucia)Background vocals and live performances, recorded background vocals on CD’s “Gonna Make it” and “Steel Drum Island Christmas”Lead and background vocals for Carnival 2000, performing on a mobile stage in the parade. Won “Best Band” award. Reggae, Soca, Ragga-Soca, Soca-Chutney, Calypso, Zouk. Language: Trini patois ************************************************************ **** 2002-present: Zé Manel (Guinea-Bissau,West Africa/Paris/US) Background vocals for live performances, recordings, and radio interviews supporting CD releases: “Maron di Mar”, “African Citizen” and current release “Povo Adormecido”. Performed at “Just Plain Folks” award ceremony in Southern California, where Zé won best African artist and best African song for 2005. African music. Languages: Guinea Bissau Kriol, Portuguese, French and English. ************************************************************ **** Samba N’go (Congo/Paris/US) Background vocals, live performances African Music. Languages: Kikongo, Lingala, French and English. ************************************************************ **** Currently songwriting and recording pre-production for first solo CD… Flavors of Africa, Soul, Folk, Pop, Brazilian and Caribbean Music. Languages: Guinea Bissau Kriol, French, Portuguese, English. ************************************************************ ****

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