Bernadette Yao is a singer/songwriter (vocals, guitar, keyboard) and a music producer (Reason, Pro Tools). She released her first CD, Radiance: Healing Music For Mind, Body & Spirit in 2005 (www.BernadetteYao.com). Her second CD project was released in 2008 under the Courtyard Music label in Miami, titled "Do You Love You" by IRF (Inclusive Rhythm Foundation). She is working on her 3rd CD project.
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Influences
Joni Mitchell, Betty Carter, Flora Purim, Cassandra Wilson, Indigo Girls, Bob Marley, Ben Harper, and the Innocent Criminals, The Beatles, Herbie Hancock, Billy Holiday, Laurie Anderson, Crosby Stills & Nash, Earth Wind & Fire, Rose Royce, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Samuel Barber, Gustav Mahler, Kate Bush, Deuter...
"I Wish You Peace" (2008) is a song written and performed by Bernadette Yao, orchestrated and produced by David Ruttenberg on the Courtyard Music label. This song was written and inspired by the loving memory of her father, Cheng Yao, who passed away several years ago from cancer. It is one of many songs featuring artists from around the world on the soon-to-be-released world beat CD "Do You Love You" by the Inclusive Rhythm Foundation. Check out the website at www.courtyardmusic.com. And listen to clips of all the songs and purchase the CD at http://cdbaby.com/cd/inclusiverhythm.
"Rain" demo (2008) words and music by Bernadette Yao, Yao Music. Back up vocals by Lisa Doscher & Bernadette Yao. All instruments, programming, producing by Bernadette Yao.
"Beautiful Dancer" demo (2008) words and music by Bernadette Yao, Yao Music.
"I Feel" demo (2008) words and music by Bernadette Yao, Yao Music.
"How Do I Listen" (2007) words by Hafiz, music performed and produced by Bernadette Yao, Yao Music.
Hi Bernadette, thanks so much, means alot to me in some strange way...wish you Inspiration and Peace in life and your music, and look forward to hearing more songs..thanks again...Adam
Hi Bernadette! Hope you and yours are doing well. All's well here in Pennsylvania. We're beginning to intuit the first traces of Fall, which to me has recently become something to look forward to -- a time where Nature rests and rejuvenates.
Okay, I can do without snow but I'll try to think of something optimistic to say about it when the time comes LOLOLOL!
Thanks for re-adding me, Ms. Bernadette...I am EVER-MORE p****d at MySpace for the screw-up on my original page. But also happy to be Starting Again with all my MySpace Pals.
Hey, Ms. B! Wanted to check in and say Hello! I hope all is well with you and yours in Boston. Spring has finally sprung and I spent part of the day raking leaves that I couldn't get to last fall LOL!
Bernadette, thanks for adding me! Your music is wonderful and it's an honor to know you and I are both in the healing arts! And of course, yay for "butterfly arms"!
Bernadette, this is great music straight from your heart and experience. You and Lisa are a fantastic team as well..I am always here supporting your magnificence! Love, Joy
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