Album Notes

Glenys Rogers has always been a musical adventurer. At 17, the singer/songwriter/percussionist cut her teeth with the Los Angeles based 12-piece experimental-funk ensemble, Cocu. She's honed her skills recording and touring internationally with a range of award-winning peers: six years with Frances Awe's Nigerian Drum Ensemble, featured soloist and lead vocalist for Mickey Hart's Planet Drum, percussionist and backing vocalist for Tracy Chapman, and, most recently, as backing vocalist for Beck. With a strong presence on the national and international music scene, she's earned overwhelming praise by her colleagues and much critical acclaim.

Now, after two years in the making, Rogers has released her debut album, goatskinwishes. True to form, she's written, performed, produced and engineered an ambitious album offering her unique musical perspectives on R & B, Funk, Rock, Folk, and World Music. Backing herself up with a formidable cast of seasoned pros, Rogers has presented her vision in it's purest form. Originality, rich contralto
vocals, sensitive songwriting and a highly refined groove sensibility are a few of its many strengths.

Released on her own label, Talking Woman Music, goatskinwishes marks the entry of an important new player on today's scene, definitely one to watch...