DAPHNE SHAWN: What It's All About

Daphne Shawn

What It's All About

© 2004 Sultry Siren Productions (625989411625)

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take one cup of R&B, stir in the heat of a backwater juke joint, add a dollop of silky jazz and sprinkle a voice that's as rich as Swiss chocolate and you've got the sounds of Daphne Shawn tempting your earlobes...

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The show...
The concept of the show follows the line of a young woman's love relationship, common to many of the love relationships that we experience. It begins with that first meeting where she becomes enraptured, smitten by a handsome man just within reach. And as blushes turn to crushes,she finds herself head over heels in love. But is it really love; is there more that she needs to examine? The songs detail the angst and uncertainty that can come with love relationships. Has this lady come to a zenith with the way she deals with herself? Is she depending heavily on the comfortof another? Originally created with 11 songs, the show has been slightly lengthened to included a 12th song and also a vibrant poem that mirrors this woman's search. The songs range in style from jazz to blues to R&B and even musical theatre from some of America's brightest composers. Together, they meld into a melodious masala, rejoicing in all that we mustendure to embody love completely. Sometimes we need to give way to abandon. Other times we must stand still, knowing that we are enough. And no matter what occurs -everywhere there is love.

The Lady...
Daphne Shawn is brand spankin'new to the cabaret world while also forging a path via theatre and film. She's brash, bold and ready to mix it up. After all, isn't that part of an artists'duty? Born in Raleigh, NC, Daphne Shawn discovered her love for performing at an early age when she began composing ditties while swinging on her swing set in her parent's backyard. Ditties gave way to chorus and theatre productions and by the time she reached the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she wassure that she would spend her life on the stage. This talented young woman has appeared regionally in such shows as Dreamgirls, Little Shop of Horrors, Showboatand AChorus Line. Her latest efforts have been the formation of her company, Sultry Siren Productions. The release of her debut CD, "What It's All About"(February 2004) is sure to be a smash on the cabaret circuit. Don't miss out!

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  • Excellent voice!
    author: Nikia Scott

    This artist has a wonderful voice and easily eclipses more well-known singers out today. I will be looking out for future projects by Daphne, great CD!

  • Smooth & Sultry
    author: J Rouse

    Although I am not sure what cabaret music is all about, I am a lover of smooth R&B and jazz. And this CD definitely falls into this category for me. Daphne Shawn has that smooth, sultry voice with great range. This CD is sure to calm me after a stressful day.

  • A Phenomenal Voice!
    author: Billy Marshall Thompson

    I've listened to this CD about 50 times since I got it a week ago, and I have to say that Daphne Shawn's voice is just that: Phenomenal. The selection of songs are just right too. All to often we hear artists who can sing but the choice of songs doesn't showcase their vocal range to their maximum potential. This shows that and beyond. You can FEEL the music. Her cover of "I Can Only Be Me" sent chills up my spine! I think we all will hear GREAT THINGS to come from this new voice in MUSIC! This CD is a landmark debut that people will be talking about for years to come. Step aside Anita Baker, Natalie Cole, Audra McDonald - a new girl is in town!!!!!! And THAT is What it's all ABOUT!!!!!

  • Voice quality is so sweet, so mellow and so authentic!
    author: Randolph Bazemore

    The CD is a great mixture of show tunes, soft jazz and mellow blues numbers. The authenticity of the artist's voice comes through very nicely with just having a piano, bass, and drums. This is an excellent variety of beautiful music with very meaningful lyrics. I love it!

  • Very elegant and tasteful!
    author: BUMPINMUSIC

    I applaud these music samples for their elegance and tastefulness. There's a sense of integrity and non compromising. Daphne Shawn has great potential! I would love to write songs for this Artist anyday. www.cdbaby.com/bumpinmusic

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