ok I may be the only person excited about this(i doubt it though)...but the wonderful vocal powerhouse that portrays Shug Avery in The Color Purple, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, cd will be released on 1/30/2007! At last. The soundtrack didn't do her justice!
Simply put, even if you are not a fan of TCP, she has a beautiful voice...You also may not be a fan of specific genres, but this album has a wonderful variety of funk, r&b, dancehall and other types. A biased opinion? i love the songs on the release! you can check it out on her my space site...there are 3 songs on there or you can link to her record (bluenote records) company and check out the others...my favorite songs- "heartstrings" "the world ain't ready" "sweat" and an amazing rendition of "wind beneath my wings"
It is also a pleasure to report that she is a very warm, kind, and gracious person. I'm looking forward to her career in theatre, as I have followed her other ventures for a while now. I'm glad TCP was the launch pad for an amazing and gorgeous talent and a genuinely nice person.
Your Potential is greater than your problems, and your problems will bring out your potential- Vashti Murphy McKenzie.
Honey...don't be ashamed, be comfortable with who you are. Stay true to yourself.- Elisabeth Withers-Mendes