‘Every Woman with Vivian Sessoms’
“She has her own distinctive style and sound and her interpretation of a song is truly unique. She must be heard in a live setting to be wholly appreciated” –Nancy Wilson
New York powerhouse vocalist Vivian Sessoms has collaborated with a long list of elite musicians ranging from Chris Botti (jazz trumpeter), Harold Mabern(legendary jazz pianist), Eric Benet, Will downing, Towa Tei (Dee-Lite), Ryuichi Sakamoto (Japanese Composer), David Morales (DJ), Junior Vazquez (DJ), and Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) and has toured internationally with the aforementioned artists.
In addition to a long list of tours and collaborations, Vivian has written and produced for several well-known artists throughout the music industry including Lalah Hathaway, Towa Tei, Amel Larrieux and Ryuichi Sakamoto, as well as for film and television.
If that wasn’t enough, Vivian’s talented vocal abilities has been in strong demand singing backing vocals for Christina Aguilera, Cher, Joe Cocker, P!nk, Patti Labelle, Patti Austin, Natalie Cole and Chaka Khan to name just a few.
“As Vivian sang the first few lyrics of the classic song “At Last”, I thought the heavens had opened up and rained down some of the best singing and performance style I had ever heard” – Patti Austin
Billboard magazine referred to Vivian’s voice as ‘exquisite’, Uptown magazine called her ‘powerful’, and Urban Network magazine called her first single ‘Sunny One Day ‘an impressive debut, so polished and effortless sounding, it’s as if it bonds to your DNA and defies you to stop playing it.’
WHAT: ‘Every Woman with Vivian Sessoms (NY)’
WHERE: Eastside Radio Live Interview
WHEN: DIal Afrika Wednesday 3rd June 9am
LINKS
www.viviansessoms.com