Indie Review welcomes Glenn Lewis !

Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)

Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth

12 pm to 1:30 pm

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reviewradio

Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

Tweet: @IndieRevue

GLENN LEWIS

He took the world by storm with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album “World Outside My Window”, released world-wide on Epic Records several years ago. Now, Glenn Lewis (a Grammy nominee and Juno award winner) is poised to storm back to his rightful place in today’s current music scene. The globally heralded singer/songwriter is putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album Moment of Truth (Ruffhouse/EMI), which will feature a track with fellow Canadian Melanie Fiona. Armed with abundant enthusiasm and prolific vocal abilities, Glenn Lewis endeavours to deliver heartfelt, melodic songs meshed with heart pounding beats that are certain to strike a cord in the hearts of men and women alike. When asked about his current musical mindset, Glenn’s response was: “It’s been quite a journey over the last several years….one that has enabled me to learn and grow. I’m so grateful to all of my fans and supporters for never wavering”. All that I do, I do for them. They will not be disappointed.” This time around, Glenn Lewis’s melodious focus is to fuse the very best elements of all of his musical influences (Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Charlie Wilson, Joni Mitchell and The Beatles), and develop an album that’s organic, contemporary and original, yet reminiscent all at the same time. During a recent outing, one of Glenn’s impassioned fans playfully bellowed “The world is waiting for you Glenn!”. You better believe that Glenn hears you, and the thousands of other eager fans around the world, loud and clear. After garnering the highest praise from one of the world’s greatest wonders, Stevie Wonder himself (who personally interviewed Glenn at his radio station in L.A., and invited Glenn to perform with him at his concert in Toronto, Canada), Glenn Lewis is carefully and earnestly creating an album that his fans and industry peers will embrace. After exploring the world outside his window and subsequently coming back for more, the remarkably modest, humble and exceptionally gifted performer is gearing up to prove that he deserves to earn a place among the Music Industry’s elite vocalists. Glenn looks forward to delivering the same magic on Moment Of Truth. With a lifetime of musical exploration under his belt, there’s no doubt that Glenn’s music will speak for itself.

Indie Review welcomes Tanya Fields

Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)

Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth

12 pm to 1:30 pm

http://www.indiereviewcd.com

Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

Tweet: @IndieRevue

TANYA FIELDS

Inspired by her experiences as a single working mother living in a marginalized community, Tanya Fields founded the BLK ProjeK in 2009 as a response to sexist institutional policies, structurally reinforced cycles of poverty, and harsh inequities in wealth and access to capital that result in far too many women being unable to rise out of poverty and sustain their families. The group was nominated for a 2011 Union Square Award and Tanya has the honor of being a  Green for All Fellows, through which she connects with a national cohort of environmental justice change agents. With a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Baruch College, and a talent for public speaking, blogging and singing, Tanya has become a sought after speaker.  She provided a widely praised keynote speech at the 2012 Just Food conference, and served as a plenary panelist for the 2011 conference of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group. Previous to the BLK ProjeK, Tanya worked with several high profile environmental organizations located in the South Bronx - Mothers on the Move, Sustainable South Bronx and the Majora Carter Group.  Tanya built upon the network, skills, resources and knowledge she gained through those experiences to create the BLK ProjeK. She is a reputed and rising public speaker and educator. She has spoken, conducted workshops and participated on panels at Just Food Annual Conference, NOFA NY Winter Conference, Manhattanville College, Kingsboro College, Brooklyn Food Coalition, NEWSAWG and others. She currently writes a twice monthly column on food and food justice for EBONY.com and contributed a chapter for the book "The Next Eco-Warriors" by Emily Hunter

Indie Review welcomes Amanda Holley !

Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)

Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth

12 pm to 1:30 pm

http://www.indiereviewcd.com

Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

Tweet: @IndieRevue

AMANDA HOLLEY

Songstress, Amanda Holley has one true love and that is music relying from a

very young age on it’s strength to develop into the consummate musician and vocalist

she continues to aspire to be. Amanda engrossed herself in music day in and

day out, surviving on Whitney, Mariah, Aretha, Ella, and Billie's healing

and inspiring vocals. She first began performing at local events for hundreds

of people in her small NJ town at the age of 8, astonishing audiences with her soul,

maturity of voice and her connection to the lyrics of songs. As a teenager, Amanda

even performed with the world renowned Les Paul at the jazz hot-spot, Iridium.

As a singer and songwriter, Ms. Holley has recently collaborated for her upcoming

project with award winning songwriters and producers Rob Fusari, Andy Marvel,

Andre Fennell, Pam Sheyne, and Nikki Gregoroff to name a few.

Amanda states, "Music is who I am. I never woke up and decided to be a singer - I

always have been and always will be. I eat, sleep, and BREATHE music. I cannot

wait to share my story of tragedy and overcoming hardships. Through strength, hope,

and LOVE I want to aspire others with my music!"

Indie Review welcomes Homeboy Sandman !

Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)

Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth

12 pm to 1:30 pm

http://www.indiereviewcd.com

Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

Tweet: @IndieRevue

HOMEBOY SANDMAN 

Homeboy Sandman is a musician. His genre is hip-hop. An emcee that prides himself on musical growth and evolution, he has adopted as his motto and creative mission statement, "Boy Sand like you've never seen him before. As usual."

Raised in Queens NY. Academic stints in New Hampshire, Philadelphia, London and Long Island. One semester short on two different graduate degrees. A couple of years of NYC Public School teaching thrown in there in between. 9th and 10th grades. Some bartending too, at the legendary Lennox Lounge in Harlem. That's where Shaft used to drink.

December 2006 he decides to cut all that miscellaneous nonsense and follow his passion. His first album came the following year.

Before signing to Stones Throw he'd already been chosen as a coach on MTV's MADE, featured in preeminent print hip-hop rags XXL and The Source, and perpetually championed on foremost online hubs. And since the signing, his accolades have extended beyond the realm of the hip hop specific. Rolling Stone has noted his "skill for wordplay that keeps you hooked." NPR has highlighted his "artful, hysterical, disobedient hip-hop that you can dance to." Pitchfork has straightforwardly dubbed him "one of the best pure lyricists around."

He writes regularly for The Huffington Post, some for Gawker. While most of his writing is music, it appears he'll write wherever a lot of people are looking. If he had an opportunity to give a speech at a huge rally he'd take that too, so more than anything else he just wants to spread the word. Maybe he just wants attention. Attention for being himself though. 

Indie Review welcomes AMMA Whatt !

Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)

Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth

12 pm to 1:30 pm

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reviewradio 

Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

Tweet: @IndieRevue

AMMA WHAT

From the age of 4, Amma Whatt’s professional journey has been one of accomplishment, passion and variety.  As a dancer, under the tutelage of her parents, Oloriwaa! and Kweyao Agyapon, she studied and performed the traditional music of West Africa and The Caribbean.  As an actress and entertainer at 16, she participated in a hilarious one-on-one TV interview on Bill Cosby's "Kid's say the Darndest Things". As a vocalist, she left her mark in the Howard University Jazz Vocal Performance Program and as a soloist in the Howard Gospel Choir.  Amma then toured the US and internationally as a supporting vocalist with Glory of NY Gospel Singers, Ruben Studdard, Karen Clark-Sheard, Ki-Ki Sheard, Shirley Murdock, Howard Hewitt, Tulani Kinard, Byron Cage, Rob Murat, and Melba Moore.  ​​

It was as a Hollywood Week Finalist on the 5th season of American Idol, that Amma’s talent drew the attention of film and television producers.  She appeared in the 2007 film August Rush and sang on the film’s Academy Award-nominated song “Raise It Up”, highlighted by a live performance at the 2008 Academy Awards.  Most recently, you can hear Amma singing "Get Happy" in the new Home Goods commercials airing on national television and radio.
While Amma continues to share the stage and album features with a wide variety of artists such as Jarrard Anthony, Nicholas Ryan Gant, Monet, Darien, Catz & Dogz, Mark de Clive-Lowe, and Jason Moran, to name a few, her talents are very much in demand as a songwriter and producer.  With the Grammy nominated team of women songwriters, Big Drawz Music Group, Amma co-wrote “Just the Way You Are” for Kindred and The Family Soul’s “The Arrival.”  In partnership with world-famous songwriter, recording artist and vocal jazz performer, Vinx, Amma claimed the role of lead vocalist and composer for the international touring group, Vinx and the Groove Heroes.​

A long-time resident of Brooklyn, NY, Amma has always appreciated the support she has received from her community and has tried to give back some of that love.  In recognition of her community service work, Amma was named a grant recipient of the Miracle Corners of the World Alumni Venture Fund. This award is given to past and present youth volunteers, to develop and organize community events and initiatives.  Amma used her grant to sponsor a youth day of fun for the Egbe Iwa Odo Kunrin/Binrin Rites of Passage program.  She also used this grant to produce a song and music video that celebrates the mission of this organization.​

Most recently, Amma was chosen as a grant recipient of the Fund for New Work, installed by Harlem Stage and the Jerome Foundation.  In recognition of her work, Amma presented parts of her latest performance piece entitled "Coming Home" at the ​Harlem Stage Gatehouse Theater.  After winning the audience vote to receive an additional monetary award, Amma presented her work at Harlem Stage's annual Fats Waller Dance Party, and opened for Jason Moran and Meshell N’degeocello in the summer of 2012.​​

Amma’s grant award assisted her in releasing her first original musical project, titled "Maybe".  It was eagerly devoured by waiting fans and garnered significant critical acclaim.  Debuting at #3 in the R&B/Soul category on bandcamp.com, and staying in the top 8 for over 3 weeks, "Maybe" fuses sounds of R&B, hip-hop, acoustic-alternative, and world music. This collection of songs and interludes expresses where we often find ourselves in the cycles of love, relationships, and new beginnings. Guests on this project include Monet, VINX, Akil Dasan, Nicholas Ryan Gant, and Shawn Lucas, co-writes by Tubby Love and VINX, production by H2o productions, and Farai Malianga, and beat-box production by Akil Dasan.  A full LP release is planned for 2013. 

 ​​​

​

Indie Review welcomes L'AY of She Tek !!!

Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)

Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth

12 pm to 1:30 pm

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reviewradio 

Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

Tweet: @IndieRevue

L'AY OF SHE TEK

As the founder and executive producer of the SheTek Conference, L’ay brings together professional women in entertainment to discuss the latest trends in their particular career fields. Panelists are exclusive to women, as a way to empower and push forward their relevant roles in entertainment. On June 1, 2013, Projex Society Media will launch the first SheTek Conference in New York City. In 2012, Projex Society Entertainment signed hip hop artist Peze and executive produced “Big Boys Don’t Cry”, a short film about bullying. In addition to founder, she is also Executive producer, event coordinator, and artist manager.

Indie Review welcomes Lisa Merraro & Brooks Brovaz

Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday :)

Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth

12 pm to 1:30 pm

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reviewradio 

Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

Tweet: @IndieRevue

LISA MERRARO & Brooks Brovaz

 

Lisa Merraro has a story, who doesn’t? Her future however, is limited to few. And the mark that she is set to make in the world of entertainment is exciting and rare. As a young lady in Brooklyn, music was Lisa’s meditation. Her infatuation with music stems from the musical bloodline and her grandmother’s diverse music collection. Like most in the business, the young starlet wanted to sing but later came to realize that her strength was in her mental muscle. Lisa went on to receive an associate degree from Berkeley College in paralegal studies and a bachelors of science majoring in legal studies, from St. John’s University. Just before her LSAT, she heard the call of the music industry loud in clear.  She answered but not before obtaining her Masters from John Jay College. While there, Lisa met a producer that would be her conduit into the world of music. Shak-Trauma and his production partner Shawn Belle introduced her to a part of the business that felt like home. She was a boss, and it was the perfect fit. Lisa went on to partner in the creation of Brook Brovaz  (Brooklyn Brothers) Entertainment that now boasts of a diverse catalog of music which consists of techno, rock,  jazz, hip hop and much more. Ms. Merraro with her attention to detail and business savvy proved to be just what was needed to take Brook Brovaz to the moon! Her approach to business is smart, calculated and always part of a bigger picture. A recording studio, several clients and investors later, Lisa has taken her role as the leading lady very seriously. So much so that she is currently attending Full Sail University for her masters in entertainment business.  As she humbly works her way to the top, the industry is watching, as they should. But not with an eye of envy or distain, but one of admiration for this young lady that has made it her business to respect and embrace the game. Her desire to learn and teach is refreshing and her mark on the world of entertainment will be a BIG one.  She got next! 

Today’s music industry can be considered an ever evolving business. At times seeming impossible to stay ahead of the curve and create something new and fresh…unless you are Shak-Trauma or Belle Boy. This dynamic duo makes up the very talented production team of the Brook Brovaz Production and Entertainment Company. Nestled in downtown Brooklyn, they have created a production powerhouse that has worked with an impressive list of noteworthy artist and songwriters. The list consists of artists such as Toni Braxton, FreeWay, Tek 9, Static Major, Peddie Crack and others. Brook Brovaz Entertainment is well on their way to making an impact in this industry that they love. Their artist development division, run by the Brook Brovaz First Lady Cloe Luv, is the first stop for the many talented young men and women they have taken under wing.  The current front runners on the roster are Kayla, a Brooklyn singer of Jamaican descent and Coola, a young Brooklynite from the hood that sees his love for Hip Hop as a conduit to a new life.  Both extremely talented and both ready to take on the world. Being relatively new to the music game certainly has its challenges but nothing that Brook Brovaz Entertainment and Production cannot handle. They have already been validated and authenticated. They are focused and ready to continue to take the music world by storm.