These artists have inspired and affected me in many ways:
Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, SISTER ROSETTA THARPE, Koko Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Wilson Pckett, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone, Ray Davies, Jimi, Janis, John Lennon, George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, Gabilondo Soler, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Elvis Costello, Burt Bacharach, Syd Barrett, Rod Argent, Colin Blunstones, Jon Brion, and so on and so forth :)
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BIOGRAPHY
Gaby Moreno, a soulful new songwriter, is a transplant from Guatemala City, Guatemala. It was there that Gaby first learned to speak English by playing and singing along with such greats as BB King, Robert Johnson and Nina Simone. Notes Moreno "My mom bought me this really cheap nylon string guitar when I was 14, and we became inseparable. I somehow started figuring out Jimi Hendrix songs with it."
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Gaby gravitated to Los Angeles, CA in 2001 where she attended The Musician’s Institute and honed her craft. Her unique songwriting (she writes in English and Spanish) won her many new fans. In addition, the LA music community took notice and Gaby soon found herself writing songs with some incredibly talented musicians and producers. "Meant to Fly," (co-written by Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida) a song that came from one of the writing sessions was recorded by the winner of Canadian Idol 2006 (Eva Avila).
More recently, she made history as the first Latin category winner to take home the "Maxell Song of the Year" Award for her song "Escondidos", written with Ari Shine and Victor Indrizzo. She was presented with the Maxell Song of the Year award at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, where Fergie made a stop on her Verizon VIP Tour. For the first time, the winner of the coveted prize had the opportunity to open a show for an award winning multi-platinum artist.
Gaby Moreno has a soulful, melodic sound that appeals to the masses, and her Guatemalan roots will always endear her to her South American fans.
ABOUT THE DEBUT ALBUM
For over a year Gaby has crafted songs to fit the vision she had for her debut release. She recorded the entire album at the home of her producer Jay Bellerose (renowned drummer/percussionist for Paula Cole, Joe Henry, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, among many others).
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"We were able to capture an organic feel inspired by our favorite old records. It really was a perfect situation for me. I couldn’t have had it any better.We were all just hanging out having a good time playing music and it was all done in a matter of days" says Gaby.
Her band mates are Leslie Lowe (bass) and Sebastian Aymanns (drums/percussion) and together they recorded everything live with Gaby singing and playing guitar at the same time.
The resulting debut album is titled "Still The Unknown" and includes songs in English and Spanish. It is set for release April 29th.
NYC opening up for Fergie and winning the John Lennon Songwriting Contest!
Hi Gaby!! Great show last night...you are beautiful onstage and my friends were glad they stayed for your set! :) And congrats on all the KCRW airplay. I love your record and glad you're getting exposure... see you soon! xo, Celia
Gaby, You have a wonderful voice and i love the music. glad that you love the Blues. thanks for adding me to you friends' list. Remember: Pay Your Dues by Singing the Blues! God Bless, Mike
Gaby gravitated to Los Angeles, CA in 2001 where she attended The Musician’s Institute and honed her craft. Her unique songwriting (she writes in English and Spanish) won her many new fans. In addition, the LA music community took notice and Gaby soon found herself writing songs with some incredibly talented musicians and producers. "Meant to Fly," (co-written by Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida) a song that came from one of the writing sessions was recorded by the winner of Canadian Idol 2006 (Eva Avila).
"We were able to capture an organic feel inspired by our favorite old records. It really was a perfect situation for me. I couldn’t have had it any better.We were all just hanging out having a good time playing music and it was all done in a matter of days" says Gaby.
