When you invite Rhonda Denet to contribute her voice to your event, you treat your guests to a "Soul Good Music" experience. With a spirit that will warm your heart and a voice that will touch your soul, Denet is a virtuoso who lends her own flair to every song. It is said that Rhonda Denet "can bottom out like Chaka and shares air with Aretha". Her repertoire ranges from jazz standards by Ella Fitzgerald to soul classics by Aretha Franklin and contemporary favorites from Stevie Wonder to Jill Scott. Her vocal pyrotechnics will simply take your breath away whether she's performing solo with tracks or with the soulfully gifted members of The Bad Cats (her backing band).
40 reviews
Ejeh
August 7, 2024Ms. Denet was very very easy to communicate with and she had excellent follow-up.
On the day of the event, she arrived early to the establishment to make sure was on time as agreed upon.
She has an excellent voice and a lovely aura that radiates through her smile and her singing.
So well-done!
My brother was surprised and happy.
I was very happy and my heart was filled with joy!
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter
Steve S.
March 21, 2024Rhonda was a true professional from the beginning. Her singing and enthusiasm were wonderful. Thank you so much.
Hired as: Singing Telegram
Rhonda Denet
It was lovely to celebrate Marty! Thank you for inviting me to be part of her special day.
Elliott
July 15, 2023Rhonda is the whole package.
A established performer with a resume that commands an hour just to glimpse. Her voice.. angelic.
Her personality magnetic. My guess simply loved the performance. She even took a few request. I am going to be booking Rhonda for another event and my co host is already planning a series.
Booking her will not disappoint!
I’m considering submitting adoption papers .. she’s family now
Hired as: Jazz Singer, Oldies Music, R&B Vocalist, Soul Singer
Rhonda Denet
Oh Elliott, thank you!!! I wish GigSalad had a way to give clients a rating as well. You'd get five stars! Not only did you provide STAR-worthy treatment from the beginning of the booking process through the end of the performance, but I also felt like family by the end of it all. It was a pleasure to make new friends and find two new clients all in one afternoon! I'm looking forward to more family gatherings soon.
Loretta W.
March 6, 2023Rhonda was on time and did a wonderful job. She has a beautiful voice only matched by her lovely smile and disposition. She made my mother's birthday party a huge success and was very accomodatibg on sobga not on the playlist my .om asked to hear. I would highly recommend her.
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, Crooner, Oldies Music
Rhonda Denet
Loretta, thanks to you, Vera, and your family for inviting me into the celebration! It was my pleasure. I'm glad Vera got to request songs too!
B E. B.
September 23, 2022Rhonda Denet gave a fabulous performance. All in attendance were very impressed. She is not only a wonderful singer, but personable and professional as well.
Hired as: Jazz Singer, Motown Group, Oldies Music, R&B Vocalist, Singer/Songwriter
Price range: $400 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General liability (with additional insured option)
When you extend an invitation to Rhonda Denet to grace your event with her voice, you're gifting your guests a transcendent "Soul Good Music" experience. Infused with a spirit that radiates warmth to the core and a voice that reaches deep into the soul, Denet is a virtuoso, infusing each song with her unique flair.
Renowned for her ability to "bottom out like Chaka" and share the air with the iconic Aretha Franklin, Rhonda's vocal prowess knows no bounds. Her expansive repertoire spans from the timeless jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald to the soulful classics of Aretha Franklin and contemporary favorites ranging from Stevie Wonder to Jill Scott.
Whether she takes the stage solo, seamlessly harmonizing with tracks, or collaborates with the soulfully gifted members of The Bad Cats (her backing band), Rhonda's vocal pyrotechnics are nothing short of breathtaking. Your audience is in for an unforgettable auditory journey, where every note is a testament to her musical mastery and the soulful magic she effortlessly weaves into every performance.
A Newark based vocalist, songwriter, band leader, coach, and lecturer.
Surrender to smooth, soulful and jazzy grooves reflecting on life, love, and gratitude.
Rhonda Denét is hailed as a virtuoso that lends her flair to every song she sings. When she performs, Denét invites her audience to surrender to the groove by blending classic and contemporary favorites with her inspiring original music. Her repertoire covers the gamut ranging from the American Songbook to Top 40 radio. Based in Newark, New Jersey, the jazz/soul vocalist, songwriter and bandleader makes a full-time living doing what she LOVES.
By the age of 9, the Washington, DC native knew the performing arts would be a guiding force in her life. She began to study flute and piano, but by 11, studying voice became her primary focus. She studied privately for several years, in addition to performing with several theatrical organizations and choirs. Having received tremendous encouragement from her teachers and directors, she moved to New York where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New York University.
Denét continued her education and earned a graduate degree in Arts Administration from Florida State University’s School of Music. Then she returned to New York City and quickly reacquainted herself with the diverse music landscape. She spent several years writing and producing her brand of soul-infused cabaret, forming and working with a few bands and developing original music.
Since 2007 Rhonda has been building her full-time career in music. Her professional career allows her to perform throughout the New York metropolitan region and across the country with appearances at concert halls, theaters, clubs, resorts, museums and premier wedding venues. Denét performs regularly with her groups of supporting musicians The SFS Trio and The Bad Cats. In addition, she is proud to be the founder and primary performer for the Silver Fox Songs showcase series, a program which brings live music to appreciative populations at various community service organizations and celebrates American classics from Jazz to Soul.
In 2010, she released a self-produced EP of original music entitled Another Day which was followed by a full length LIVE album, “Bliss & The Eclectic Soul” in the Spring of 2013. Her latest project, “Perfectly Human,” was released in January 2017.
For most events I bring the necessary equipment to amplify my voice as well as any instrumentation you choose. My standard equipment covers up to 250 guests. If your event needs additional amplification, that is something we can discuss.
Monday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 11:15am
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Manhasset, NY
Wednesday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Verona, NJ
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Brooklyn, NY
Thursday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Clifton, NJ
Saturday
House Party
1:30pm - 4:30pm
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East Orange, NJ
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Bellmore, NY
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Springfield Gardens, NY
Sunday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Union City, NJ
Saturday
Virtual Event
9:30pm - 10:30pm
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New York City, NY
Friday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Howell, NJ
Sunday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Brielle, NJ
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Piscataway, NJ
Sunday
House Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Hillsdale, NJ
Thursday
Birthday Party
10:00am - 10:15am
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Bayonne, NJ
Wednesday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:15pm
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Plainfield, NJ
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
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Fairfield, CT
Thursday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 2:45pm
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Waretown, NJ
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Philadelphia, PA
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Jersey City, NJ
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Long Island, NY
Saturday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Brooklyn, NY
Wednesday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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South Ozone Park, NY
Wednesday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:15pm
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Manhasset, NY
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Morganville, NJ
Saturday
Surprise
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Lakewood, NJ
Thursday
Birthday Party
9:30am - 9:45am
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Glen Ridge, NJ
Thursday
Surprise
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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New York City, NY
Friday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 8:45pm
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Kenilworth, NJ
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 11:00am
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New York City, NY
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Whippany, NJ
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 1:45pm
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New York City, NY
My repertoire has more than 300 songs. This is a partial list of song I frequently sing for weddings and private events. It is separated by genre/decade. A full song list is available by request.
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STANDARDS / SWING / LATIN aka JAZZ 1920s - 1960s
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AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ by Fats Waller
ALL OF ME by Sarah Vaughan
ALL RIGHT, OK, YOU WIN by Joe Williams
AUTUMN LEAVES by Ella Fitzgerald
BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP, A by Ella Fitzgerald
BEST IS YET TO COME, THE by Nancy Wilson
BEYOND THE SEA by Bobby Darin
BLUE MOON by Billie Holiday
BLUE SKIES by Ella Fitzgerald
CHEEK TO CHEEK by Ella Fitzgerald
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME by Doris Day
FEELING GOOD by Nina Simone
FLY ME TO THE MOON by Frank Sinatra
FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS by Nat “King” Cole
GIRL FROM IPANEMA, THE by Ella Fitzgerald
GOD BLESS THE CHILD by Billie Holiday
HOW HIGH THE MOON by Ella Fitzgerald
I CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE by Billie Holiday
I WISH YOU LOVE by Nancy Wilson
I’LL BE SEEING YOU by Ella Fitzgerald
IT DON’T MEAN A THING by Ella Fitzgerald
IT HAD TO BE YOU by Ella Fitzgerald
IT’S A WONDERFUL WORLD by Irene Kral
L-O-V-E by Nat “King” Cole
LET’S FALL IN LOVE by Ella Fitzgerald
MY BABY JUST CARES FOR ME by Nina Simone
NIGHT AND DAY by Ella Fitzgerald
ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET by Louis Armstrong
ORANGE COLORED SKY by Nat “King” Cole
(SOMEWHERE) OVER THE RAINBOW by Judy Garland
PEEL ME A GRAPE by Diana Krall
ROUTE 66 by Nat “King” Cole
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY by Doris Day
SKYLARK by Ella Fitzgerald
SUMMERTIME by Billie Holiday
SWAY by Dean Martin
TEACH ME TONIGHT by Dinah Washington
THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME by Ella Fitzgerald
TILL THERE WAS YOU by Peggy Lee
VERY THOUGHT OF YOU, THE by Nat “King” Cole
WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME by Nat “King” Cole
WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT, THE by Frank Sinatra
WHAT A LITTLE MOONLIGHT CAN DO by Nancy Wilson
WHERE OR WHEN by Frank Sinatra
YOU’RE NOBODY ‘TIL SOMEBODY LOVES YOU by Dean Martin
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CLASSIC BALLADS 1920s - 1960s
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ALL THE WAY by Frank Sinatra
ALWAYS by Jo Stafford/Frank Sinatra
AS TIME GOES by Louis Armstrong
AT LAST by Etta James
BABY I’M YOURS by Barbara Lewis
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER by Aretha Franklin
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU by Elvis Presley
GEORGIA ON MY MIND by Ray Charles
ISN’T IT ROMANTIC by Ella Fitzgerald
I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU by The Flamingos
MISTY by Johnny Mathis
MONA LISA by Nat “King” Cole
MOON RIVER by Andy Williams
MY FUNNY VALENTINE by Ella Fitzgerald
NEARNESS OF YOU, THE by Nancy Wilson
ONLY YOU by The Platters
OVER THE RAINBOW by Judy Garland
(OUR) LOVE IS HERE TO STAY by Ella Fitzgerald
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME by Ella Fitzgerald
STORMY WEATHER by Lena Horne
TENDERLY by Sarah Vaughan
THAT SUNDAY, THAT SUMMER by Nat “King” Cole
THAT’S ALL by Nat “King” Cole
TIME AFTER TIME by Sarah Vaughan
UNFORGETTABLE by Nat “King” Cole/Natalie Cole
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD by Louis Armstrong
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES by Dinah Washington
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE by Nat “King” Cole
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SOUL / MOTOWN / POP 1950s - 1960s
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AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
BABY I’M YOURS by Barbara Lewis
BABY LOVE by Diana Ross & The Supremes
BE MY BABY by The Ronettes
CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU by Frankie Valli, 4 Seasons
CHAIN OF FOOLS by Aretha Franklin
CHAPEL OF LOVE by Dixie Cups
CUPID by Sam Cooke
COME SEE ABOUT ME by The Supremes
DANCING IN THE STREET by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
DOCK OF THE BAY by Otis Redding
FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE by Stevie Wonder
GOIN’ OUT OF MY HEAD by Little Anthony & The Imperials
GROOVIN by Aretha Franklin/The Rascals
HALLELUJAH, I LOVE HER SO by Ray Charles
HAPPY TOGETHER by The Turtles
HERE COMES THE SUN by The Beatles
HIGHER & HIGHER by Jackie Wilson
HOLD ON I’M COMING by Sam & Dave
HOW SWEET IT IS (TO BE LOVED BY YOU) by Marvin Gaye
I CAN’T HELP MYSELF (SUGAR PIE...) by The Four Tops
I HEAR A SYMPHONY by The Supremes
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE by Marvin Gaye
I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU by The Flamingos
IT’S ALL RIGHT by The Impressions
KNOCK ON WOOD by Eddie Floyd
MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY by Spiral Staircase
MY GIRL by The Temptations
MY GUY by Mary Wells
NATURAL WOMAN (YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A) by Aretha Franklin
ONLY YOU by The Platters
OUR DAY WILL COME by Ruby & The Romantics
RESPECT by Aretha Franklin
SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME by The Drifters
STAND BY ME by Ben E. King
SUNNY by Bobby Hebb
TWISTIN THE NIGHT AWAY by Sam Cooke
UNCHAINED MELODY by The Righteous Brothers
UNDER THE BOARDWALK by The Drifters
WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW by The Shirelles
(WHAT A) WONDERFUL WORLD by Sam Cooke
YOU CAN’T HURRY LOVE by The Supremes
YOU SEND ME by Sam Cooke
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SOUL / POP 1970s
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BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME by Gladys Knight & The Pips
BROWN EYED GIRL by Van Morrison
CLOSE TO YOU by The Carpenters
CRUISIN’ by Smokey Robinson
DR. FEELGOOD by Aretha Franklin
FEEL LIKE MAKING LOVE by Roberta Flack
FIRE by The Pointer Sisters
FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE, THE by Roberta Flack
FOR THE LOVE OF YOU by The Isley Brothers
HERE COMES THE SUN by The Beatles
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE by The Bee Gees
I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW by Johnny Nash
I CAN’T HELP IT by Michael Jackson
I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR YOU by Aretha Franklin
I’VE GOT LOVE ON MY MIND by Natalie Cole
INSEPARABLE by Natalie Cole
ISN’T SHE LOVELY by Stevie Wonder
JUST THE TWO OF US by Bill Withers
LET’S STAY TOGETHER by Al Green
LOVELY DAY by Bill Withers
MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA by Gladys Knight & The Pips
MOONDANCE by Van Morrison
MY CHERIE AMOUR by Stevie Wonder
NOBODY DOES IT BETTER by Carly Simon
OOH CHILD by The Five Stairsteps
OUR LOVE by Natalie Cole
PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART by Jackie DeShannon
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED I’M YOURS by Stevie Wonder
THIS WILL BE (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole
YOU’RE THE FIRST, MY LAST, MY EVERYTHING by Barry White
YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND by Carole King
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE by Stevie Wonder
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SOUL / POP 1980s
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ALL I DO by Stevie Wonder
ALL NIGHT LONG by Lionel Ritchie
ANGEL by Anita Baker
BABY COME TO ME by Patti Austin ft. James Ingram
BEAUTY & THE BEAST Peabo Bryson & Celine Dion
BREAKOUT by Swing Out Sister
BROKEN WINGS by Mr. Mister
GET HERE by Oleta Adams
GIVING YOU THE BEST THAT I’VE GOT by Anita Baker
I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU by Stevie Wonder
I’VE HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
IF ONLY FOR ONE NIGHT by Luther Vandross
KISS ON MY LIST by Hall & Oates
LOVE WILL CONQUER ALL by Lionel Richie
MORNIN by Al Jarreau
SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST by Vanessa Williams
SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU by Whitney Houston
SIMPLY THE BEST by Tina Turner
SOMEWHERE by Barbra Streisand
SWEET LOVE by Anita Baker
TRUE COLORS by Cyndi Lauper
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT by Tina Turner
WIND BENEATH MY WINGS by Bette Midler
THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR by Dionne & Friends
UP WHERE WE BELONG by Jennifer Warnes & Joe Cocker
WE’RE IN THIS LOVE TOGETHER by Al Jarreau
YOUR LOVE IS KING by Sade
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SOUL / POP 1990s - PRESENT
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BEST PART by Daniel Caeser ft. H.E.R.
BROWN SKIN by (link hidden)ie
CAN’T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT by LeAnn Rimes
CHERISH THE DAY by Sade
GOLDEN by Jill Scott
HAPPY by Pharrell Williams
I HOPE YOU DANCE by LeAnn Womack
OPEN YOUR EYES, YOU CAN FLY by Lizz Wright
MY HEART WILL GO ON by Celine Dion
PERFECT by Ed Sheeran
PUT YOUR RECORDS ON by Corinne Bailey Rae
SALT by Lizz Wright
SO IN LOVE by Jill Scott & Anthony Hamilton
XO by Beyonce
YOU GOTTA BE by Des’Ree
JAZZ INFLUENCES INCLUDE: Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Dinah Washington, Natalie Cole, and Dianne Reeves
SOUL/R&B INFLUENCES INCLUDE: Al Green, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Chaka Khan, Donnie Hathaway, Roberta Flack, and Stevie Wonder
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"The chemistry, the soul, and the sheer joy that comes from the stage as these guys perform is electrifying."
– Jeanie Credido
"This soulful songbird typifies excellent entertainment."
– Christopher Cesarani
"I want to tell you how meaningful, special and memorable last night was because of your beautiful super sweeeeeet contribution !!!!!" -- Re: Birthday celebration
– David Leslie
“Every time I hear you sing I’m moved. That [performance] was soul good… simply good for my soul.”
– Michelle LoBosco
“Rhonda and her band have to be heard to be believed. Covers. Original songs. Rhonda can do it all. They completely justify my reason for bypassing the radio and videos.”
– Brooklyn Blogger
“A virtuoso who lends vocal flair to every song she sings, skillfully taking you from R&B and Jazz standards to “souled-out” pop favorites, to even her own inspirational ballads. This formally trained and soulfully gifted songbird completely covers the gamut."
– Danielle Douglas
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