Makeda Taylor Singer-Songwriter, Piano & Accoustic Guitar
Session Musicians:
Al Cross - Drums
Fergus Marsh - Bass & Chapman Stick
Michael Occhipinti - Lead & Accoustic Guitar
Jonathan Lindsay - Lead Guitar
Doulgas Romanow- Keyboards, Accordion
Jeanine Noyes - Background Vocals
Q Sheba Sound
Indie Record Label & Music Publisher
Influences
Oprah, Nelson Mandela,
Bob Marley,
Sam Cooke,
Bob Dylan,
Diane Warren,
Carole King,
Beatles,
Michael Jackson,
Ron Sexsmith,
Neil Young,
Joni Mitchell,
James Taylor,
John Mayer,
Regina Spektor,
Lucinda Williams,
Prince,
Dixie Chicks,
Eva Cassidy,
Jeff Buckley,
Warren Zevon,
Stevie Wonder,
James Brown,
BB King,
Frank Sinatra,
Led Zepplin,
Dire Straits,
Bonnie Raitt,
Eric Clapton,
Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Jimi Hendrix,
Carlos Santana,
Janis Joplin,
Tracy Chapman,
Sarah Mclachlan,
Chantal Kreviazuk,
Elton John,
Billie Joel,
John Legend,
Jill Scott,
Quincy Jones,
Willie Nelson,
Johnny Cash,
John Denver,
Gordon Lightfoot,
Mariah Carey,
Whitney Houston,
Queen,
Rush,
Rolling Stones,
Dave Matthews Band,
Coldplay,
Green Day,
Bruce Springsteen,
John Lennon,
Paul Simon,
Etta James,
Lauryn Hill,
Ella Fitzgerald,
Oscar Peterson,
John Coltrane,
Art Tatum,
Charlie Parker,
Miles Davis,
Ray Charles,
Melissa Etheridge,
K.D. Lang,
Mahalia Jackson,
Elvis Costello,
Aretha Franklin,
Jann Arden,
Billie Holiday,
Sarah Vaughan,
Smokie Robinson,
Sounds Like
Unique vocal nuances. Collage of musical influences. Multi-genre performance abilities.
Born in Birmingham UK, to Jamaican parents and now a Canadian living in Toronto, Makeda fostered her soulful musical talents from early childhood in a gospel setting. She is a well seasoned singer songwriter with over thirty years of performance experience. Her music is regarded by most to be a melting pot of musical genres. Piano, Keyboards and Guitar are her performance instruments. Music is her life passion but Makeda is also a dedicated Nurse and a social justice advocate. The influence of over two decades of nursing care resonates deeply in her songs of love, loss and the value of life and time.
Makeda's debut CD "In Your Honour" was an ep dedicated to the Nurses who battled the Toronto SARS epidemic. She is in the final stages of completing an epic recording project. Makeda loves to perform and can be heard at various Toronto establishments. She is a regular performer at Fat Albert's... Toronto's longest running open stage. Makeda has recently branched out into student music mentoring performances for the Toronto District School Board. She feels honoured to have the privilege to inspire the next generation of music creators.
Makeda's desire is to inspire positive change for our planet one song at a time. She values her artistic independence but is open to exploring creative or music industry collaborations. Makeda appreciates your comments of support that help to sustain her on her rewarding but often challenging artistic journey.
In preparation for a music industry documentary Makeda researched various aspects of the Music Industry. Through her research she gained valuable promotional and marketing insights. Makeda shares these gems in her music industry blogs. Schedule permitting she offers artist management consulting, with focused expertise in the area of viral marketing in social networking platforms. (Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Delicious..etc).
Makeda supports various songwriting organizations (SAC, Songwriters Unite, NSAI Toronto, and Humber College Songwriting Workshop). She is the owner of Viral Indie Promotions and Q Sheba Sound an Indie Record label and Publishing Company.
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving." A wish to my friend is to have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving with the ones you love.
Hi Makeda Thanks for adding me as a Friend. I've met some wonderful people on here and have made some great new friends. What do you do? Take Care! Todd
It is a pleasure to have you as my new MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
Hey just wanted to stop by and thank you for your friendship and let you know that you can now download the entire "American Nightmare" album for ONE DOLLAR for a limited time!
Go to the Dead Aesthetic profile and click on the album cover art in the right hand column to get it now!
Thanks again for the support and I hope you enjoy the album!
Hey Makeda Taylor My debut independent album "Out With The Introspect" is finally available on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/out-with-introspect/id338183224
If you like epic sounding pop/rock then this is for you!! Cheers and you Rock!
Christmas is coming soon. Are you looking for a Christmas present and would like to help handicapped children? Than please request the list of donations in kind from HelpCharity, www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , by sending me an e-mail at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de . Many donations in kind are autographed.
If you don't have the chance to request the list of donations in kind, please add HelpCharity to your Top Friends!
Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!
Christian
Founder of HelpCharity Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 (0) 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Internet: www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity Internet: www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Just thought you might be interested in this website:
www.anydecentmusic.com
It's essentially a music review aggregation service, providing a constantly updated chart of critical reaction to releases, with various ways for users to personalise the chart.
We're hoping the site will be another useful way for music lovers to find new music. So if you like it, please use it and also pass on the link.
Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
The Rivoli better get ready, because tonight VEDETTE, Canary Mine and Little Foot Long Foot are coming to party, and bringing all of their party people. Each act is super-pumped to bring you their best set EVER, and we can't wait to see you there! If you miss out, then you'll be one of those sucky "I missed out people", and someone will play a sad, farty old tuba song in your honour... Don't be like that. This one's definitely gonna be a party, and you won't believe what's in store for you. So c'mon by the Rivoli tonight! 334 Queen Street West (which is basically at Queen & Spadina.)
Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
Hi! Thank you for being my friend! I would like to invite you to my new music site! You can make a page and customize it, upload music and pictures! In the spring of 2010, I am launching a BIG promotional campaign and online CD release party! Lots of fun and freebies! My music site will be at the center of it! So please join me! *hugs* -Jodi Ann
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