A PROMISE BROKEN is a music album whose song writing and music production are inspired by the lyrics which are uniquely heart wrenching, melancholic, glorious, poetic, melo-dramatic, longing, seeking, loving, amusing, theatrical and spiritually emotional.
The album has a total of 12 tracks (7 original songs and 5 radio edits), and belongs to the new Global Music Genre called BHAARAT ®, which is a homogenised blend of Pop – Rock – Alternative - New Age – World Music – Jazz Fusion – Blues – R&B – Country Folk - Indian Classical.
The song writing, music production, and vocal renditions are indeed Ground Breaking, setting a new trend in Popular (Pop) Music.
The album also features some prominent Grammy ® Winning Artists and Technicians, and has a Brand New Sound.
Do enjoy this musical journey which takes the listener on a roller coaster ride of emotions & theatrics.
The album also conveys a message of positivity and spirituality.
A PROMISE BROKEN features the celebrated maestro & pop icon, Somesh Mathur, and the lyrics are co-written by Preeti Mathur & Somesh Mathur.
Take care.
God Bless Us All… :)

7. AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW (6.54)

3. BOBBY BABY (7.12)

everal years ago, I began thinking about doing an album not just dedicated to my best friend and singing-partner, Lisa Malafouris, who courageously lost her battle to cancer, but also to one of my favorite artists, Karen Carpenter. Karen was both a multi-instrumentalist and a contralto; musical expressions that I too share.

The Carpenters were one of the biggest-selling American musical acts of all time. Between 1970 and 1984, the siblings, Richard and Karen Carpenter, had 17 Top 20 hits, including "Goodbye to Love", "Yesterday Once More", "Close to You”, and "Rainy Days and Monday." Together, they garnered 10 gold singles, nine gold albums, one multi-platinum album, and three GRAMMY® awards. Karen's velvety voice and Richard's airy melodies and meticulously-crafted arrangements stood in direct contrast to the louder, wilder rock music that co-dominated the charts of their time. Even so, The Carpenters' lyricism and musical array became immensely popular by audiences all of the world with 100+ million records sold. While Richard was the driving force of the ensemble's musical arrangements, it was Karen's empathetic voice and unique abilities to engage their audiences that prevailed among their hits. As a drummer and vocalist, Karen became one of that decade's most important female singers and songwriters, bringing hope, contemplation, and joy to her listeners., despite her personal struggles. Her example shown a light on both female artists and eating disorders.

Why “Jazz Up” The Carpenters’ music?

When I shared my vision for this album with Latin GRAMMY®, EMMY®, and 52-time DOWNBEAT® award winning producer, Dr. Jose Valentino, he instantly stated the following:

"This intercultural generation needs to hear these powerful messages created by Karen & Richard Carpenter! Donna, your voice and heart for bridging cultures and world views through musical communication should be reflected in this newfangled endeavor. I am in!"

This lead to the embarkation of a beautiful collaboration and together we took the album to musical places far beyond what we could every hope for. Truly, I learned that gargantuan blessings manifest when individuals have the opportunity to work with people who mutually believe in the artistic capacity and vocational impetus of the album. The result of this cross-cultural and cross-generational vocal jazz album is a synchrony of heartfelt music that fuses songs by The Carpenters with a Chicago jazz sound (an homage to my cultural roots) + a dash of Wayne Shorter (track 1, "Footprints") + a splash of McCoy Tyner (the inspiration for the songs' reharmonization), and African popular musical influences.

Many listeners have already described this album as having passion, power and soul as it reimagines vocal jazz music through lenses of the African Diaspora experience. Exhibiting an honest celebration of friendship and communion that is ever-present are (1) multi-instrumentalist José Valentino (i.e., piano, keyboard, bass, flute, and saxophones, and vocals); (2) the vibrant drummer and percussionist Derris Lee; (3) the exquisitely talented guitarist Shawn Perkinson, and (4) I, Donna E. Scott (as lead vocalist) as we served as the core ensemble members for tracks 1 through 6.
Arranger and jazz pianist Brad Bietry reimagined Superstar and the solos of Gregoire Maret (harmonica) and Darrel Lavigne (piano) lushly envelop and captures the songs longing yet nimble spirit. it is our sincere hope that you enjoy listening to this musical offering as much as we enjoyed creating it. Blessings.

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Close To You

Rainy Days & Mondays

8. I Is LOVE - Vivian Fang Liu

4. All Accents Are Art -Vivian Fang Liu

2. One STOMP At A Time - Vivian Fang Liu

Join Falu and her incredible band on a musical journey through South Asian culture and around the globe, celebrating the instruments, languages, sights, and humanity of a diverse world. Children learn through song how to introduce themselves in Hindi, obeying traffic signals, about animals, counting, spices, South Asian cooking and about the diversity of cultures.

2- Tararum Pumpum

Bass / Piccolo Bass:  Scott Petito
Drums: Jack DeJohnette
Peter Erskine
Simon Phillips
Omar Hakim
Sax: Bob Mintzer
Vibes: Mike Mainieri
Keys: Rachel Z
David Sancious
Warren Bernhardt
Trumpet: Chris Pasin
Guitar: David Spinozza
Percussion:  Bashiri Johnson
Recorded and Mixed and mastered by Scott Petito at NRS Recording Studio, Catskill NY
WWW.Scottpetitoproductions.com
All Compositions written by Scott Petito, Spotted Music ascap 
Except “Lawns” written by Carla Bley,  Alrac Music (BMI)
Scott plays Sadowsky basses , Rachel Z plays Roland and Fazioli keyboards, Simon Phillips plays Tama drums

10 - Symbol Bells

Based in Los Angeles, California, The String Revolution is comprised of four professional guitar players who are not only stellar guitarists, but also create distinctive sounds with their guitars: mimicking percussion, special effects, melodic grooves, bass lines, and more. Their knowledge of a wide range of musical styles, guitar techniques, and a clear dedication and passion for the project brought The String Revolution together. 

Janet Robin (recently named “Top 50 Acoustic Guitarist” by Guitar Player Magazine, 2017), acclaimed Austrian nylon-string guitarist Markus Illko, Swiss multi-credited producer, songwriter, & guitarist Daniel Schwarz, and underground LA fav indie artist/guitarist Art Zavala Jr. are at the top of their game, embarking on a new recording mixed and mastered by Grammy nominated Matt Hyde, known for his work with guitarists, Rodrigo y Gabriela.

The band has been selling out regional venues and house concerts and will soon embark on international touring. Their shows include original compositions as well as memorable covers arranged in fresh and surprising ways utilizing their expert guitar skills. With entertaining guitar chops, exceptional musicianship, and an international background, The String Revolution is no doubt a new and unique force in the world of music and guitar performance.

Red Drops - EP

Buzz

Described as “Lady Gaga for kids,” by The New York Times, with a super pop sound and a touch of Broadway, a sparkling soupçon of hip hop, and plenty of EDM glam, Twinkle  has always danced to the beat of her own drum. She’s broken barriers down barriers with both her music and Harajuku-style presentation.
Twinkle is known for being a member of Y2K Disney/Hollywood Records girl band Nobody’s Angel, who placed #39 on the Dance Club Songs-Billboard charts. Nobody's Angel Received a GOLD record for two of their songs on The Princess Diaries soundtrack. They opened for Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys and appeared in the Disney Channel original movie Model Behavior starring Justin Timberlake. Nobody's Angel  also sang the title song to the Y2K Pokemon Movie with Twinkle's  husband  (Co Producer / Songwriter for Twinkle Time)  label mate James Dallas who was in the popular boy band Youngstown. Twinkle  also sang the title song for Disney’s 102 Dalmatian movie with Glenn Close (Whatcha Gonna Do) and Disney's The Parent Trap starring Lindsay Lohan (Let's Get Together).As a kid Twinkle sang background vocals for International Super Star Gloria Trevi's  critical  acclaimed album Me Sentio Tan Sola and backgrounds on Martika's #1 single Toy Soldiers.
First Generation American Twinkle grew up in show business as  a series regular  in the the very first Spanish Family Comedy , Sanchez of Bel Air for the USA network, recurred on NBC'S My Two Dads,  ABC's General Hospital  , Guest Starred on Two and Half Men, toured in the National Broadway Tour  Jesus Christ SuperStar starring Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson, numerous national commercials ,vo's and was even the singing voice for The Bratz Doll Commercials just to name a few.
Daughter of Peruvian Mom and Romanian-Jewish dad Twinkle's first language was Spanish. With Sensitivity and balance she incorporates both Spanish and English into every performance.
Twinkle's previous albums include (2009)Twinkle Time, Made In the U.S.A.(2012) which was honored with two Global Music Awards (Best Children's Song and Best Children's Album) and Just Dance (2017) critically acclaimed album  which includes kindie hit  " Kidz Rock" ( ft.Mista Cookie Jar )  produced by Grammy and Emmy award winner Matthew Gerrard ( Kelly Clarkson, Hannah Montana,Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Big Time Rush and High School Musical) and renowned music programmer/ producer  Peter Amato  (NBC'S The Voice .Le Ann Rimes ,Ricky Martin)

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