Sting, Peter Gabriel, Ella Fitzgerald, Classical music, and Gandhi just because of that:
Keep your thoughts positive
because your thoughts become your words.
Keep your words positive
because your words become your behaviors.
Keep your behaviors positive
because your behaviors become your habits.
Keep your habits positive
because your habits become your values.
Keep your values positive
because your values become your destiny.
Gandhi.
Thank you Rich!
Zera Vaughan, was born in Tunisia, North Africa. A daughter of an English
Painter and a French Ballet Dancer, Vaughan began her musical journey at
the age of 10, as a student of the Tunisian Music Conservatory.
She moved to Paris after completing High School, studying at the Paris Music
Conservatory and perfecting her voice as a regular of the French Lounge
Circuit, working as well as a back-up singer.
As a multinational vocalist, Zera Vaughan has always taken the challenge to
explore the links between Europe and The Middle-East, The result was her
critically acclaimed debut Album : “Back to the Roots”. Considered as “a
fresh taste to the genre”, and “a world beat that has been simmered to
perfection”, Back to the Roots became quickly a darling of Indie Radios in
the U.S. and throughout the world.
While touring with “back to the Roots”, Zera Vaughan started writing tracks
for a second album, titled a “The New Seed”. Produced by famed Music and
Film Composer Cyril Morin, “The new Seed” is considered an “Hommage” to Zera’s
English Roots. Recording sessions have been held at Morin's home studios
both in Paris and Los Angeles. this new album is a genuine blend of Rock
Ballads and pop tunes, with Zera’s trade vocals crafting a sound entirely
organic and genuine.
The “New Seed” is currently in the last phase of production. Stay tuned.
INTERVIEW
How did you get started in music?
I started music at a very young age. I did musicals play: “The French
Revolution” “Les Miserables” when I was 11. “Edith Piaf” “Boris Vian” “Jack
Brel”…. I always liked to sing. But I started as an actress.
Can you tell us about your new album?
This album has a trip-hop vibe with a touch of English pop.
It’s totally different from my previous one.
The theme of that album is “ What the new seed became!”
So it’s very personal! It talks about who I am very deeply and what are my
concerns! It’s very simple too and we worked in a very precise way. Like
life should be!!!
It talks about all that can happen in your mind! Which sometimes you don’t
always control! But so easy to control if you pay attention of who you
really are!
The music is very simple with catchy melodies. Something you could remember
easily.
Tell us about Cyril Morin, what did you do with him?
I co-wrote the album with Cyril Morin.
There’re two songs in the album that he already had and I just loved them!
“Empty Spaces” and “One More Day”.
He has a very accurate knowledge of what trip-hop is. I like his sound a
lot!
He totally produced the album, I sometime gave my opinions but I tried to
stay away from my old habits and patterns to make that album sound different
and new.
And working with Cyril was intense but good at the end. I learned how to
trust “others” He is a good “singer-driver”. I learn a lot working with him!
Who are the musicians you are working with?
Well I have my band here in L.A. they are my family the best musicians ever:
Amir Efrat at the keys, Vivi Rama at the bass, and Ahu Cansenven at the
percussions And Sirsa. She is a singer songwriter and I always write with
her. We played together a lot and I like having her input in my work. She
has a great voice!
We all played together for almost 5 years now! They are the best people. And
my best friend, I love them, and on top of that they are very good musicians.
Amir toured recently with “Air Supply”, and Vi toured with “Will I Am” and
now with “Macy Gray”.
Karen Teperberg who toured with Disney artist “Jessy Mac Cartney” will do
all the drums section.
As you can see it is a 99% a girl band!
Who are the musicians in Paris?
Well a great team of musicians brought by Cyril in Paris is working on this
album too:
Arnaud Gauthier did all the premix with Cyril
Bruno Mercére will do all the final mix and masterizing.
Xavier Seulmand will do some “club-remixes”
What is your schedule now?
I am organizing the promotions and the up coming shows.
Lot of work to do now! It’s just the beginning.
Hi Princess Zera, i really thank you for addin' me. I like your songs, beautiful ! I wish you all the best on your way. Have a beautiful day & w-end. Take care of you. Sincerely & respect from Jam Huon (France).
Hi Zera!..your voice has struck me soon!..You are really good!..compliments...ah...thank you for the add!..Welcome in the circle of my frieds!.. Kisses..Maira..:)
Hi. I want to drop a personal note. Thanks for the add and stay in touch. Please let me know if you need discounts or VIP hookups in Sin City LV (Las Vegas).
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