".....she can wrench your heartstrings along with the best from the little island that can......Candida Rose honed her skills in New England gospel and jazz groups, and describes her 10-song debut as "KabuJazz", ably flexing her lush pipes......" (partial text of CD review found in Nov/Dec 2007 issue of Global Rhythm Magazine - review by Stacy Meyn).....
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My biography speaks for itself in terms of my musical career, so far. However, I wanted to share a little bit about "Candida Rose" the person. I am a CAPE VERDEAN/AMERICAN woman "KABUMERIKANA". I love the Lord, I love my family (husband, daughters, grandsons, etc.) and my church family. And obviosly, I love music and I love to sing. I love people, so I love to share the gift of song whenever I can. I don't consider myself to be a gospel vocalist, but I do sing for the Lord whenever HE calls me to do so. In fact, I prefer not to be categorized at all. I grew up singing Cape Verdean music and R & B. However, as I got older, I also learned to appreciate and adore jazz. As my bio states, I graduated in 2005 with a degree in Jazz/World music. Therefore, "THE SUM OF ME" is a conglomeration of alot of things. So, to be categorized as one thing would not allow me to honor all of the things I am. To that end, I sing whatever the circumstance calls for at any given time, from jazz, to MOTOWN, to SADE, to CV, to gospel, to whatever else in between. The title track of my CD "SUM OF ME" will help you to understand what I mean. I am now 46 years old and proud of it. It took me a long time to be comfortable with who I am and what my purpose in life is. I believe that I was given the gift of song to help heal those who are in pain or to just bring the joy of music to another human being. We were given gifts in order to share them with others. So, I try to do that the best I can.*****THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY PAGE. I ALSO INVITE YOU TO VISIT MY WEBSITE, WWW.GOLDENROSEMUSIC.COM. PLEASE KNOW THAT I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU AND I TRULY LOVE HEARING (OR READING) FROM YOU. ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT, BY THE GRACE OF GOD I AM GETTING BUSIER AND BUSIER, THEREFORE, I CAN'T ALWAYS KEEP UP WITH MY REQUESTS AND MESSAGES, BUT I WILL TRY MY BEST TO GET BACK TO YOU, EVEN IF IT TAKES A WHILE.*****Please come back again soon. *****WITH LOVE AND PRAYER,
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CANDIDA ROSE******Candida Rose @ SouthCoast Gospel Festival*****Biography*****Born, raised, and currently residing in New Bedford, Massachusetts, vocal artist “Candida Rose†captivates her audiences with the golden aura of her radiant presence and stirs them with a uniquely compelling voice that combines the overtones and undertones of jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel with just the right touch of international spice.Candida Rose’s 10-song debut CD entitled “KabuMerikana: The Sum of Meâ€, combines her Cape Verdean musical roots with her American influences to bring a fresh new take on world/jazz music which she calls “KabuJazzâ€. This CD brings together world (Cape Verdean) and jazz musicians on jazz standards such as “Afro Blue†and “That’s All†and Cape Verdean standards such as “Sodade†and “Amor di Maiâ€. This CD also shows off some of her songwriting, composing, arranging and production talents and skills on songs such as “Kabu Verdi, Un Diaâ€, “Karta Pa Nha Pai†and “Too Late to Turn Back Nowâ€. These performances combine the musicianship of noted Cape Verdean talents, Carlos “Kalu†Monteiro and Djim Job, with jazz notables, saxophonist Javon Jackson and bassist/guitarist Santi Debriano, among others. Nationally known poet Everett Hoagland contributes with the spoken word/song, title track “Sum of Me (Un Poku di Tude/A Little of All)â€.
Candida Rose is a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth where she graduated “Summa Cum Laude†with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Music (African-American/World music) and a minor in African and African/American Studies. Under the guidance of artist/educators such as: Santi Debriano, Marcelle Gauvin, John Harrison III, Tim Harbold, royal hartigan, Semenya McCord and Andy McWain, she was active in several ensembles, including the UMASS Dartmouth Gospel Choir, the UMASS Dartmouth Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Creative Arts Jazz Ensemble, and the Kekeli African Drum and Dance Ensemble. Her final senior recital entitled “Sum of Me†represented all of her musical influences from gospel, jazz/blues, and Cape Verdean cultural roots, and included several original compositions. Candida also had the honor of singing the U.S. National Anthem during UMASS Dartmouth’s 2005 graduation ceremony from which she graduated. She has also added to her jazz vocal education endeavors by participating in workshops such as “JAZZ IN JULY†at UMASS Amherst under the instruction of world-renowned jazz vocal artist Sheila Jordan.In addition to being a committed vocal artist, Candida is also a wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated teacher and mentor to many of New Bedford’s aspiring young vocalists. Prior to formal education and training, Candida Rose developed her impressive vocal interpretations and her broad repertoire over 20 years of experience singing with local and nationally known jazz, R & B, and funk bands and individual artists. More recently, her experiences are derived from her focused work as a music/choir director, arranger, and composer with her church choir, the Union Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir, and other local groups. Her work as a vocalist for various civic events and with local youth-oriented programs has earned her the New Bedford Branch, “NAACP, Artistic Service Excellence Award†and several honors from the New Bedford City Council.Candida Rose has performed with many masterful local, national, and internationally known musicians from both the jazz and world music arenas including: Rick Britto, Agusto Cego, Armsted Christian, Santi Debriano, Andre Hayward, John Harrison III, royal hartigan, Fred Ho, Tim Ingles, Javon Jackson, Herb King, John Kordalewski, Bill Lowe, Semenya McCord, Hafez Modirzadeh, Lello Molinari, Shawnn Monteiro, Rebecca Parris, Bill Pierce, Curtis Rivers, Manny Santos, Jackie Santos, Stan Strickland, Frank Wilkins, to name a few. Not to mention a very special performance with 6-time “Grammy Award†Nominee, Kurt Elling. She has opened and performed for renowned world music vocalist Maria DeBarros. In addition, her gospel credits include solo performances with the National Center of Afro-American Artists' production of Langston Hughes' “Black Nativityâ€. She has also been a member of New England Conservatory's “Millennium Choirâ€. Her international credits include a performance as back-up vocalist in Cape Verde at the Festival de Santa Maria on the Island of Sal with “Tiny†Tavares of the famed “Grammy Award†winning group “Tavaresâ€.Candida Rose has performed at noted Boston area jazz clubs such as The Good Life, Ryles Jazz Club, and Scullers Jazz Club. As part of the Manny Santos Quintet she has performed for Boston’s prestigious “Steppin’ Out†gala alongside artists such as the Ramsey Lewis Trio, Oleta Adams, Bobby Caldwell, and Andre Ward. She also performs at Capriccio's in downtown Providence, RI, Castle Hill Inn and Resort in Newport, RI and has performed at Foxwood's B.B. KING Nite Club in Connecticut. She has been featured on several radio and television programs including Boston’s NPR station, WGBH (89.7 FM) with “Eric in the Evening†and Boston’s WHDH Channel 7 on “Urban Updateâ€.
Whether at a gospel revival, jazz night, or Cape Verdean fundraiser, Candida Rose continues to amaze audiences with her diverse vocal performances. But more importantly, she reaches out with her heart and soul and touches everyone in her presence. Wherever you happen to catch her performance, be prepared to catch your breath!!
