Nancy's Cassidy's life experiences are evident in the lyrics and melodies of her original music. She captures and distills the moments and moods during all types of weather: spirited and feisty, reflective and romantic - catching the feeling of a person, place or situation and produced in a variety of styles - country, folk, torch, Caribbean, and gospel. Her melodic and soulful voice has been described as a blend of Tracy Chapman and Joan Baez.
In 1996 she created her first totally original CD,Pocketbook Romance. In the folk music vein, this collection of songs written and sung by Nancy describe growing up on the farm, life on the river, and in the city. This fully instrumented CD was recorded in Toronto and produced by Ken Whiteley.
Her 2002
Night Skies CD, reflects on the journey of a long term relationship and the ongoing process of learning and relearning how to love. Again,
Ken Whiteley fully and beautifully produced this CD.
On her
Jubilee CD, she recorded "I Wanna Be a Dog" which was beamed up to the astronauts on a shuttle flight, making Nancy one of the first children's artist's with an orbital audience.
 | Nancy Cassidy's KidsSongsRecipient of The Children's Music
Web Awards 2005 for
- Best Recording for Preschoolers ages 3 to 5
- Judge's Technical AwardRecipient of The Oppenheimer Award |
 | KidsSongs: A Holler-Along HandbookRecipient of Gold Record Award from the Recording Industry Association of America |
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So far, Nancy has a total of 5 children's tapes, selling over 2 million copies worldwide
DAYAN KAI - MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, VOCALIST,
SONGWRITER, COMPOSER Dayan Kai, born without sight but not without soul. Kai's powerful voice matches his talent on keys, strings, winds and skins. The diversity of his sound truly puts him in a league of his own. Dayan is a singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist with a lifelong commitment to music. Dayan's songs are personal and inspire emotions that translate to every tongue. Dayan's original music is rich but humble, complex yet accessible.
Dayan Kai has just released "Treat a Stranger Right" an American Gospel Retrospective. This CD is Contemporary, Jazz, Blues & Country Gospel with songs composed by Toots & The Maytals, Blind Willie Johnson, Duke Ellington and Dayan Kai. "Treat a Stranger Right" was chosen by KPIG radio's "Fresh Pork Chops" CD for the week of June 18th. www.kpig.com
His diverse studies have included training with renowned World Music Composer Lou Harrison, Latin Percussionist Michael Strunk, Jazz Trumpeter/Arranger Ray Brown and Mandolin Master David Grisman. Kai is also a stunning accompanist, working with numerous acclaimed Artists, such as Keith Greeninger, Chuck Brodsky and Martin Simpson. Dayan has played at many notable Festivals, such as Summerfest, Bumbershoot Festival and The High Sierra Festival.
Discography Dayan has released five solo albums, "Treat A Stranger Right," "Livin' Like A Rat Again," "The First Twelve Years," "All Kai," "Songs of Sunday" and as well as two albums with his former band Water, "Scrape the Sun" and "Look out the Window." |
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