Paul Holleman - composer and player of keyboards, alto and soprano saxophones
Influences
Having travelled all around the world, Paul brings a range of influences to his composing. Notorious for complicated arrangements and rhythms, working with Paul can stretch you as much as Mr. Elastic from the Fantastic Four. My sorry excuse for angst-ridden lyrics is at this stage unknown. I do try to write about love but Paul doesn't like the Mills & Boon touch. I guess that's when I revert to angst.
Sounds Like
Me! But possibly a combination of Erykah Badu, Etta James, India Arie and other such vocalists.
Beulah began her musical journey in grade six at a school concert. Finding the
experience both stimulating and challenging, she then proceeded to spend the next eighteen years experimenting with various genres like opera, musical theatre and world music at amateur and professional levels.
Beulah has performed as a dancer/ singer in African troupes Blue Turban and Wulaba, and has sung with jazz groups like Cookin’ on Three Burners and The Pearly Shells. Her latest acting stint was in Sartre’s “No Exit”.
With world fusion group, Jadida, Beulah has been able to incorporate her African and bellydancing skills into successful performances at festivals like Port Fairy music festival, Melbourne Jazz Festival and the Globe to Globe World Music Festival as well as a range of venues and events. Beulah also recorded her debut album “World Confusion” with Jadida, through the assistance of the Australia Council.
However, having harboured a love for jazz, blues and soul music for quite some time, Beulah began her own band with partner, Paul Holleman, the founder of Jadida. Inspired by the music of Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Erykah Badu, India Arie and many others, Beulah and her band have created a sound that not only pays homage to these music greats but which also reflects this band’s own unique charisma and talent. Beulah is currently writing her next album with Paul Holleman.
Beulah has recently created a children’s show led by character, AfroFairy. AfroFairy takes children on an educational music adventure around the world, learning about different cultures and musical genres in a fun, engaging yet informative way. Beulah also performs as a roving character named the BandAid Queen who is an expert on all things sore.
In addition, Beulah runs singing and music workshops for children, teenagers and
adults. She has run workshops at schools, events and festivals.
Everyone, my apologies for what seemed like a comment from me but there's a virus going around. Trying to change my password as I speak.(?) Hope all is well.
dude i think ur myspace account got hacked into. fucking spybots. change ur password and delete the bulletins. should work! sort if before they turn yr page into a ad spot for viagra. bastards.
hah! subtle my ass, i wouldnt take you any other way besides your head on straightforward ass kicker of the universe personality trait. gotta love ya for it! <3
sigh, when i dont bloody suck on the guitar. which could be an indefinate scenario, seeing as i'm quite possibly the only guitarist in the world that doenst understand tempo progression. pffffft.
We're so slack - never seem to get to a gig for this or that reason! ...and we are missing so much not seeing you live because you are a beautiful woman - bloody big voice too!
Dude, it's my site and I can do whatever I want!! Why did you change your photo? I liked the other one more. So Christina Aguilera( ha ha). Bet you liked that comment.
