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"Optimistic, emotional, & uplifting" ~Mel M. (Yolk Magazine) "Diversity is a beautiful thing & Faith serves it up with both passion & poise" ~Neil Fagan (Performing Songwriter-Top 12 Indy Recordings) As
a teeny bopper she fronted an all girls band and released her first original
on cool star-shaped vinyls on Azra International. Faith left the islands
and dived into classical music & jazz graduating with a BA in Music &
Minor in Marketing from Cal State Long Beach. Out of school, she jumped
in an RV and hit the road playing keys & singing back-up for Interscope
rock/r&b artist, Xavier, opening for De La Soul, Morris Day & the Time,
and Speech.
Since then, she's worked as a session singer with such artists as Luther Vandross, Jon Secada, & Sheila E. After a brief visit back to the islands in Jan '03 as a featured performer with Daniel Ho & the Honolulu Symphony, this local girl received an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Original Song category for her vocal & co-writing work on "Forever Near" aired on NBC's Passions. Faith continues to write for releases on other artists' albums from Canada to Japan. *FAITHGROOVE Eastern-inspired grooves & spiritual lyric to empower and heal…inspired by the book "Conversations with God" (Walsch) *IN SEARCH OF FAITH Debut album produced by Faith & Daniel Ho…named a top indy recording by Performing Songwriter *WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE Grammy-nominated album with LA Carpool, salsa/rock band fronted by Faith *HAVANA TAXI More salsa/rock released by LA Carpool & recently featured on CBS's "First Monday" Faith's artistry is enjoyed by listeners worldwide on the internet…thousands of downloads & charting songs on mp3.com. Her fresh and versatile approach to singing & songwriting continues to create faithful fans each day. You can listen to some of Faith's songs at www.tonos.com> You Can purchase Faith's CDs at Purchase CD's and you can contact Faith at Contact Faith Faith Riveras Website is www.faithgroove.com As an artist herself, Faith's eclectic You
can also e-mail the producers of the show: Tony Pretzello at: tony@radiogetswild.com
and Jakob Nielsen at:jakob@radiogetswild.com |
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