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Brooke Williams

About Me

Brooke began singing and taking piano lessons at the age of two. She studied with various vocal coaches throughout her formative years. While studying abroad at New York University in Florence, Italy, she received vocal instruction from a notable British opera singer. After returning to the United States, studied music at the Esther Boyer College of Music at Temple University. She has collaborated with various producers and musicians on a variety of projects in different genres. She has performed in many prominent venues including: The Kimmel Center, Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, World Cafe Live, L'Etage, Grape Street Pub, and Rembrandt's. Was formerly a member of the neo-soul group, Bosco & Peck. While performing with this band, Brooke had the opportunity to take part in several national music festivals including: Dewey Beach Music Conference, Virgin College Mega Tour, The Mayfair Festival of the Arts, and the 1st Annual Looptopia Festival in Chicago, Illinois. Brooke continues to do freelance projects with other local musicians and is sought after for her unique sultry and soulful sound. She is preparing to record some material with her former B&P bandmates in the Spring. In addition to being a vocalist, Brooke is employed as the Assistant Director of the Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts-Enrichment Program at Settlement Music School.Please note that the above tracks are all examples of some of Brooke's past collaborative efforts. "Lily Is" and "Sweet As It Seems" were produced by Patrick Fleming.
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Member Since: 11/07/2005
Influences: Nina Simone, Roberta Flack, Sade, Tori Amos, Beth Gibbons (of Portishead), Bjork, Chaka Khan, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Astrud Gilberto, Kate Bush, Dinah Washington, Joni Mitchell, Erykah Badu
Sounds Like: You be the judge...
Record Label: None...yet

My Blog

Thinking out loud

Life...is full of surprises. It is trite, but true. The last several days have left me questioning many things---including my own intentions and values. I can't explain why terrible things happen to ...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:11:00 GMT

Immigrant Nation

So...some people wanna build a wall to keep our Mexican brothers and sisters out. Do those who espouse such intolerant and bigoted politics recognize that barely a century has passed since Ellis Isla...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:59:00 GMT

Earth Day

Shouldn't every day be Earth Day?!  Not trying to sound self-righteous or anything, but  I do my best  each day  to help  preserve this  amazing planet  we call home...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:56:00 GMT

Eternally Grateful

I felt the need to express my undying gratitude to the Universe. Like everyone else, I have experienced my share of trials and tribulations. I have been in some very dark places, but I always seem to ...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:37:00 GMT

Happy Birthday Jesus!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS Fundamentalist Christians send me hate mail. Religious zealots in ten cities have banned one of my books. Along with meditation, yoga, and sex for fun, the Vatican has declared a...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:10:00 GMT