Born in between the off beats, and bump and grind of the Disco/Funk-Era in the Windy City, Chanda began weaving stories through song, humming melodies, and bending words as a child. A self-proclaimed "childhood shower singing sensation", music was her secret solace. Snuggly entrenched in a family that revered academic achievements, singing was a dream realized in school girl chorus lines and at church on Sunday mornings. After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Journalism and a whirlwind stint in Corporate America, her passion for song was rediscovered. "One day I was on the train, and felt as though I'd forgotten myself. There I was, riding to work on a Monday morning, thinking about projects, deadlines, and emails, when my heart was crying out for music."
With a leap of faith, a lot of encouragement, and God-given talent, Chanda embarked on a musical journey that has taken her from small towns in Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana, to international venues in Amsterdam, Berlin and Moscow. No matter where she travels, she is awed by the power of music. "There is something about rhythm and melody that can always find a smile, throw a head back with laughter, or even tears... it transcends language and breaks through cultural and racial barriers."
Chanda has appeared in a variety of productions, from Shakespeare in the Park in New Jersey, to Hair, The Musical in Europe; sang with Victor Jones along side Mino Cinelu, Papo Vasquez and John Benitez; opened for India.Arie, Angela Bofill, and Amel Larrieux; and performed at various music festivals and venues such as Birdland, Le-Club Moscow, Hard Rock Café, and the Jazz Standard.
HI, Klam Records Presents his new release. Simple EP. is a wonderfull job with deep house lines made by DJ AX, from colombia! www.beatport.com/label/klam THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT,AND FEEDBACKS! Click on Pic for listen and buy!
JFJO returns to NYC this FRIDAY (JULY 18th) for an 11:30pm set at Joe's Pub! Come check out the new quartet lineup as they destroy Joe's on a Friday night!
Advance tickets are still available.
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Thank you for your friendship. Please check out the my flyer for the great lineup of musicians I’m going to be working with at the Iridium Jazz Club on June 16th. I am so excited! Peace and love, Pat Holley
Hello Chanda Rule Thank you for being a positive force in this world. Music is one of the few things left that has the power to bring people from different cultures together. Always feel free to contact at any time. NubianGraphics.com
Dawn Drake & ZapOte wish you a Happy Cinco de Mayo! Show this Tues 5/5, 9 pm at Public Assembly 70 North 6th St. Brooklyn, NY www.publicassemblynyc.com 718-384-4586 $8
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featuring dave hillyard - sax, simon chardiet - guitar
The Blue Greens – Jazz/Blues/RnB
April 2 – New York (Harlem), NY – Shrine
www.shrinenyc.com no cover – music starts at 9 p.m. sharp!
April 24 – Brooklyn, NY (red hook) – Sunnys
www.sunnysredhook.com no cover – music starts at 10 p.m.
David Hillyard & the Rocksteady 7 – Reggae/Jazz/Ska
April 11 – New York (Harlem), NY – Shrine
No cover. www.shrinenyc.com
Hi!!!!!!!!!!!! CHANDA. just stop to listen your MUSIC and check out your profile. All to the MUSIC for you!!!! God be with you and with your MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out MY PROFILE
WOoow !! Gorgeous Voice & Great Musicality !! I L O V E I T !! Be Welcome in my « FriendshipSpace » Thank you for have answered to my invitation. it’s a Great Pleasure to have you among my Friends. Have a Fabulous Week & Many Success Many Blessings Stay in touch
