SUPERSTARS CD 2009

2009 was a great year for Hearts & Voices, and once again we were lucky enough to have performances by a fantastic lineup of artists. For the fourth year running, we have put together a free CD for our audiences featuring 18 of our favorite Hearts & Voices artists. For many of our audience members, Hearts & Voices is a big part of their lives, and these annual compilations offer them the chance to keep that connection alive in between shows.

All the featured artists donated their tracks to the CD, and the result is a genre-hopping mash-up of driving dance, R&B, jazz standards, singer/songwriter, and more. Here it is, track by track…

amberRose Marie – ‘I Wanna Be a DJ’ amberRose Marie along with her management at Katz Entertainment have entertaining Hearts & Voices audiences for years now. She always puts on an energy filled show. We're excited that she is sharing her most recent track that spent 2 weeks at #14 on the Billboard Charts! www.amberRoseMarie.com

Tha Heights – ‘Sin Ti’ Tha Heights are talented young men who win the hearts of our audiences at every facility they perform at. This song was one they used to become the 2009 New York City Champions of Burger King’s Tu Ciudad, Tu Música Contest! http://www.myspace.com/heightsboyz

Jami Jackson– ‘Keep Walkin' On’ Jami has been a consistant contributor to Hearts & Voices for over 2 years now. We are honored to be able to share this song which was inpsired by her participation in the AIDS Walk and was featured this year during AIDS Walk 2009.www.jamijackson.net

Jesse O– ‘Ooh U’ Jesse has been participating for over a year and always puts on a great show. Not only is Jesse a talented singer song/writer, but he's an exceptional dancer as well.  ‘Ooh U’, which is off of his debut album is always a crowd pleaser. www.myspace.com/babyjmusic

Nisha Asnani– ‘Waiting Room’ Nisha has been participating with Hearts & Voices since Spring of 2008 when she came on as the Summer Intern. She has continued to grow and develop her own sound, which is displayed beatiful in this track. We look forward to great things from this rising star. www.myspace.com/nishaasnani

Grace Garland – ‘Maybe’ Grace is a sultry, passion filled performer with a strong message behind her music. Not only does Grace sing in Hearts & Voices shows regularly, she spreads the message of safer sex and protection everywhere she goes. Signed to Shark Meat Records, Grace performs all over the world with the G-Spot Band. www.gracegarland.com

BlackSteelz – ‘All My Life’ BlackSteelz, is new to Hearts & Voices in 2009. They hit the ground running, making it a point to perform at all of our regular facilities! They are a Hip-Hop collaboration consisting of One Man (EMF Black) and One Woman (Toni Steelz). www.myspace.com/blacksteelzmusic

Todd Alsup – ‘How I'm Made’ Todd is another new comer to Hearts & Voices in 2009.  He won over our crowds with his Motown inspired melodies. His music and lyrics come straight from the heart and speak to the every day struggles, joys and loves that we universally deal with. www.toddalsup.com

Dan Ferrari – ‘I Dream In Color’ Dan has been performing with Hearts & Voices for over 2 years and is a regular contributor to our New Jersey facilities. Dan’s music has been featured in the independent film "Play the Game" and been played on MTV Cribs and New York’s Q104.3 FM. Our audiences love to often be the first to hear songs he is working on.  www.myspace.com/danferrari

Markeisha Ensley– ‘Take It All’  Markeisha’s soulful voice and music encompass the full spectrum, from love and spirituality to joy and pain. Markeisha is a seasoned Hearts & Voices performer, of 3+ years, who continues to share her talents and inpsire the hearts and minds of our audience members. www.Markeisha.com

Nhojj – ‘Love’ Nhojj's style has been described by Windy City Times as "Acoustic Soul Music with a Message." How ever you care to describe Nhojj's music I can't really do it justice. Nhojj is another seasoned performer that we are proud to be able to share with our audiences. www.nhojj.com

Katy Pfaffl – ‘This Holy Night’ This songstress is known for dazzling audiences with her engaging and endearing performances, where she switches back and forth between piano, guitar and violin. Katy is a talented and constantly evolving perform that has long shared her gifts with the Hearts & Voices audiences. www.myspace.com/katypfaffl

Andy Mac– ‘The Right Place’ Andy writes pop songs for people who don't think they like pop music. Although the hooks and harmonies are pleasurably addictive, the lyrical focus skews darker, speaking to an earnest melancholy. www.myspace.com/andymac

Michael Doane – ‘I Think About You’ Michael is a theatre vet having performed in various regional theatres, national and European tours, and productions on and off Broadway. In addition he has written and recorded original music for many artists. Mr. Doane joined Hearts & Voices in early 2009 and puts on shows that have at least 1 or 2 audience members up at the mic with him. www.myspace.com/michaelvdoane

Sonia Montez – ‘No Regrets’ Sonia's been performing with us for years as well.  Her songs echo her adoration of humanity and myriad of experience. Influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Paul Simon, and Mercedes Sosa to name a few, her knack for phrasing and harmonization is captivating.  At every Hearts & Voices show Sonia transports the audience to another dimension with her thoughtful and passionate melodies.  www.soniamontez.com

Larry May– ‘Jaywalker’ Larry has been a regular contributor to Hearts & Voices for more years than I can count. His toe tapping, catchy orginals are enjoyed and sung along to with the same ease as the cover songs that grace his set. "Jaywalker" is a crowd favorite that is often request.    www.myspace.com/larrymay

Andrew Suvalsky– ‘Fool On A Hill’ Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Andrew moved to New York in 1998 and produced and starred in his one-man show, ‘All I Want’. Andrew began performing with us late in 2008 and has been a constant fixture at our shows ever since.  He has an easy way with the audience as well as with the music.  www.andrewsulvalsky.com

Ben Godwin – ‘Family Sandwich’ Ben assisted and then managed Hearts & Voices in 2007 and early 2008. Ben left us to move back London with his wife to start a family. In October of 2008 their daughter Calliope was born and this song is about their little "bundle of joy".www.bengodwin.com