RELEASED: November 19th 2011
TRACKS: 10
TOTAL LENGTH: 00:45:00
FORMAT: 320 kbps MP3
CATEGORIES: Inspired Music
GENRE: R&B / Soul, Jazz, Vocal

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If Alicia Keys met Sade in a jazz cafe and they discussed Michael Jackson... they might come up with Shameem's unique brand of jazz-inflected soul. The golden-voiced Shameem and her hard-grooving band seamlessly fuse elements of 70s funk, 90s R&B and modern jazz to create a delightful tapestry of sound. Shameem's heartfelt, personal stories take her audience on an emotional journey, while her unforgettable melodies compel you to dance. In 2012, fresh off the release of her debut album, she had a whirlwind performance schedule: supporting such artists as Ronan Keating and Belinda Carlisle and undertaking a national Australian headlining tour. Shameem's album, already proven popular with community radio stations around Australia, is now taking off on USA college radio. Her track "Boy" has also made it to the finals of the Australian Songwriting Contest.

"We, verily, have made music as a ladder for your souls, a means whereby they may be lifted up unto the realm on high..." - Bahá'u'lláh

All songs written and arranged by Shameem Taheri-Lee, except "Back to the Ground" by Shameem Taheri-Lee/ James Bryan/ Nick Whitecross.

Recorded and mixed by Rob Agostini at Soundbaker Studios. Mastered by Lee Buddle at Crank Recording.

Shameem Taheri-Lee - lead vocals and backing vocals, keyboard on track 10
Harry Winton - guitar
Tal Cohen - keys
Robin Murray - bass
Bronton Ainsworth - drums Georgia Mooney - backing vocals on tracks 2 and 4

Make-up by Michaela Whittle at Makeup eMpire. Hair by Katie and Kendal at Shendal's Signature Hair Salon. Photography by Katey Manuchehri. Photo editing by David Broadway. Graphic design by Angelyne Wolfe.

SHAMEEM SAYS:
A BIG thank you to the sponsors of this album: The Department of Culture and Arts WA, Innocent Entertainment, Layla & Associates Photography, Cakes by Shanthi, and my grandma Molook :-)

My humble gratitude and appreciation goes to: my wonderful husband Kia (for your irreplaceable love and support), all of my family especially Mum (for believing in me) and Dad (for being my #1 fan), all of my special friends and fans who have supported the shows and spread the word around… you know who you are!! Thanks also to everyone who participated in the album fundraiser and pre-purchased the album - you rock. A big thank you to everyone who was part of the production of this album, especially: Rob Agostini, James Bryan, Lee Buddle, Bourby Webster, Katey Manuchehri and Angelyne Wolfe. And finally, my greatest thanks to the band and all the other musicians who have contributed their voices to the maturation of the music: firstly Robin, Bronton, Harry, Tal and Georgia, and also Ben "tell them I said hi" Matthews, Pete "hair" Evans, Nick Abbey, Dale Boaden, Matt Wright, and so many others...

For lyrics and inspirations behind the songs, check out www.shameemmusic.com.
Follow Shameem on Facebook: www.facebook.com/shameemtaherilee.