Rita Mizrahi Shamie, aka Grandma Rita
 

Biography

Grandparents Magazine touted Grandma Rita saying "Rita reminds me of Mrs. Doubtfire the "hip" Granny because she can do anything and she rocks!" Grandma Rita takes old favorites and gives them a new twist in her own inimitable style. She also writes songs your kids will love.

In a varied Professional Career, on the East and West Coast Rita Mizrahi Shamie, also known as Grandma Rita, has done it all. Theatre and Cabaret where she garnered the Best "Breakthrough in Cabaret" Award, countless Voiceover and TV Commercials, and has also contributed her Voice talent to Movies like "Look Who's Talking Too". She is a published writer of Short Stories & Poetry, and an Award Winning Composer Lyricist currently writing original songs for children and grownups alike.

Winner of the "VH-1 Songwriter of the Year", "Save the Music" Contest for her song "I Wanna Love You", their letter to her complemented her with the following quote, your song displayed exceptional song writing skill, and based on the totals from the judges, you received one of the overall highest ratings.

Married to her Manager Husband Eddie for 46 years, Mother of Three, and Grandmother of Ten, Rita turned her many talents to Children's Music when her Grandchildren were being born. The results of Rita's labor of love can be found in any of the "Nineteen CDs" currently available at Rita's web site at: www.grandmaritasongs.com, or at www.cdbaby.com/all/ritamizrahishamie. Thrilled with her popularity in "The Good Old USA", Grandma Rita Songs are also listed in the Top 100 Songs in Children's Music in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and also Japan.

Rita is a member in good standing of the Following Associations: Children's Music Network, Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, ASCAP (American Society of Composers & Publishers), SAG (Screen Actors Guild), International Society of Poets, and also the American Entrepreneurs Association.
All of Grandma Rita's CD's are fun. Maybe it's because of the diversity of songs, or maybe it's because Rita's CD's allow Parents to sing along with their children, because they know the Lyrics. Funny, these Grownups learned the Lyrics in their childhood and still remember them - You want to know why? You want to know how? Click here and read the story.

With a smile on her face, and always a song in her heart, we invite you to look and listen to the talent that is Rita Mizrahi Shamie and hope you will "Feel the Love".
Thank you for joining us!

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Music

This Is My Country (A Patriotic Salute To The Songs of America)
2010
Rita Shamie is truly a "Yankee Doodle Grandma" as she was born on the 4th of July. It wasn't until she was four that her own mother made her aware that all the Fireworks, Hot-Dogs, and Sing-a-Longs were not just in honor of her Birthday.
CD: $9.00 MP3: $6.00
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Grandma Rita Songs For Little Ones (Volume I)
2010
In a varied professional career Rita Shamie wears many hats: but, her favorite hat is a perfect fit. It's as a Grandmother of Ten. As such, Grandma Rita knows what kids like, and she delivers. You can just “Feel the Love”!
CD: $12.95 MP3: $9.99
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ABE LINCOLN'S "GETTYSBURG ADDRESS" & "THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC".
2007
Come hear Rita Shamie's stirring version of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" & her always moving delivery of our great President Abe Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address." It makes us feel proud to be an American.
MP3: $9.99 CD-R: $6.99
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HAPPY BAR MITZVAH. One Original Song Written & Sung in English, Eight Hebrew Dance Favorites, & Hatikvah.
2007
Band on a break? Rita Shamie's newest CD will salute the Bar Mitzvah Boy, and Grandma Rita will turn the lull in your party into a "Horah" filled dance extravaganza.
MP3: $9.99 CD-R: $6.99
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HAPPY BAT MITZVAH. One Original Song Written & Sung In English, Eight Hebrew Dance Favorites, & Hatikvah.
2007
Band on a break? Rita Shamie's newest CD will salute the Bat Mitzvah Girl, and Grandma Rita will turn the lull in your party into a "Horah" filled dance extravaganza.
MP3: $9.99 CD-R: $6.99
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY . A Medley Of Two Songs & A Poem For The Wearing O The Green.
2006
"B'gosh" and "Begorrah", come celebrate the Wearing "O" The Green this St. Patrick's Day with a heart warming medley & poem by Rita Shamie, that is sure to be "just the ticket" for children and grown-ups alike.
MP3: $9.99 CD: $6.99
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