Album Notes

With a "distinctive alto voice" that makes you "feel in spite of yourself," Susan Souza, not only has an unforgettable name, but an unforgettable delivery of passion that pulls at your heart strings. Although she describes herself as, "a rocker at heart," Susan's music crosses musical boundaries and reflects her eclectic rock, pop, and progressive influences.

Originally from Massachusetts, Susan began performing as a teenager in Key West, Florida. Since then, she has entertained audiences up and down the East Coast from New England to Florida, in the Midwest and Northwest. Through the years, her career has taken many forms: as a solo artist, in acoustic duos, and as the lead singer of a band.

After taking a break, for numerous years, from performing and recording Susan came to realize that the inner peace creating and performing music offered was worth giving up the conventional securities she once longed for.

Susan resumed her music career in mid 2004 with her six-song EP release , “Can Be Found.” At the onset of 2005, Susan began performing solo, appearing at festivals, original-music venues, and songwriter showcases. Susan also has a repertoire of over 200 cover songs, spanning a variety of genres. She uses this list as a way to practice and keep from the habit of playing and writing the same way all the time.

In the Fall of 2005, Susan released her CD, “Inside and Outside,” for which she was a 2006 Outmusic Award nominee for Outstanding Debut Recording. Susan has also been recognized for her songwriting as a runner-up in the March 2006 Song of the Year contest. In addition, Susan's CD Inside and Outside has been in the top 10 of the OutVoice GLBT Top 40 Chart for 5 months in a row! (updated 11/06)www.outvoice.net

In addition to performing and recording, Susan is the founder, president, and CEO of Women's KISS (Kickass Independent Songwriter Showcase), which is presented annually in Provincetown, Massachusetts and around the country. The mission is to promote and emphasize the quality and diversity of independent female musicians from around the globe, while educating our audiences about the
contributions of these artists to the field of music,through a variety of multi-artist events.
Click here for venue information and more details. Check out a list of performers for 2005, and 2006. Multiple events are being planned for 2007 and 2008 in addition to the Provincetown showcases. For more information: http://www.susansouza.com/kiss/kiss.htm