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Fanesha Fabre
- Female
- Brooklyn, NY
- United States
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Fanesha Fabre posted an eventFanesha Fabre Live at Spike Hill at Spike Hill
April 13, 2012 from 7pm to 11pm
Friday, April 13th @ Spike Hill $10 21+ @ Door Solo Pop-Up Gallery For Liquid Light Lab. Liquid Light Lab creates organic projections and light shows, and will accompany each of the musicians. All visuals are done by hand, using colored oils, dyes, water, glass, and light. LLL has performed at numerous venues and music festivals throughout the Northeast, and has worked along side musicians such as Chali 2na of Jurassic 5, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Rubblebucket, Max Creek, and Caravan of…See More
Stuart "Flash" Gordon left a comment for Fanesha Fabre"I think you have a wonderful voice, and very beautiful as well."
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Fanesha Fabre at the National Underground
"i can't place my finger on it, but i really don't know why i like this picture so much."
Fanesha Fabre posted a videoTake It all in Southpaw 9182011 Emerging Artist 1 yr Anniversary
Video by Melissa Segal.. (excuse Bass... ;D)
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- Name
- Fanesha Fabre
- About Me
- Fanesha Fabre’,(born March 21, 1982 in Dominican Republic) Singer/Songwriter daughter of Vicente Fabre’, Legendary Dominican Painter and Sculptor.Fanesha’s journey into the music world began as she studied classical guitar during her teens and it was then that she realized that music was her calling.
Fanesha explored acting; dedicating three years to drama, becoming part of an Independent film called “All Men Are Beasts” and also modeled for the VIBE derived magazine “BLAZE” at the young age of 16.
Fabre began to study singing when she joined the Unity on the Bay Choir under the direction of Karen Jones Jazz singer and daughter of the late bassist for the Count Basie Band, Eddie Jones and noted jazz historian, Elinor Jones.During her time with the Unity on the Bay choir, Fanesha took part of local concerts and became part of an ensemble that accompanied not only Karen Jones, but many local Jazz artists including Nicole Henry, Maryel Epps, Pianist and singer Thom Sessa, Val woods and husband Blues Guitarist Ike Woods. During her years with Unity on The Bay choir Fanesha enjoyed the opportunity of singing backup for the legendary Jennifer Holliday at a Valentine’s Day Concert in February of 2003.
During her time with the Heart of the World Choir, Fanesha befriended Trombonist and composer John Speck. Speck has been a master at his skill for over 30 years and worked with many great artists including Bacilos, Phish and with Latin Grammy nominees The Spam All Stars. For a short period of time Fanesha became a part of Speck’s ensemble the Bacon Bits. The Bacons Bits Ensemble combined topnotch instrumentalists, including Sammy Figueroa famous Jazz percussionist who toured with Miles Davis and joined the Bits in various occasions.
The Bacon Bits’ music was described as “a colorful palette of electronic sounds in a percussive performance mode”.Fanesha and her Partner in Crime Laurie Johnson were the female backup vocals for this ensemble that performed every Friday night at the bohemian lounge/restaurant “190” in the heart of the Design District, Miami, Fl. Before the break up of The Bacon Bits Ensemble they were featured in an article in Travel and Leisure magazine August 2003.
Fanesha has taken time out for herself to work on her own compositions. Fanesha’s sultry and welcoming voice accompanied by Downtempo/Trip Hop beats takes you to her inner most feelings, and welcomes you to her world..She recently released her first album "AIM" with production from "Werdplay" of the group Blestenation, Chuck Inglish and The Blended Babies who have worked with The Cool Kids, Kid Cudi, Damon Dash, Tech N9ne,Matthew Santos and Twista among many others. Also, she took part of the MBC Digital label’s (Blestenation) new mixtape out now. Artists on this mixtape include; Travis Barker, the Cool Kids,Lil Cease, Ladytron, Maynard, Mic Geronimo, French Montana, Jadakiss along with the MBC Digital artists. Through the MBC family Fanesha has also gotten to work with HFRAUD Brooklyn producer who produced the hot “NY MINUTE” track for Akon’s Artist French Montana and the legendary Jadakiss. You can also catch her on the song “Problems” Featuring Twista.Recently she got the opportunity to open up Damon Dashe’s Bluroc Festival on June 21st, 2010 at the Brooklyn Bowl for Headliner “Curren$y”.
- Website :
- http://www.reverbnation.com/faneshafabre
- Occupation:
- Musician
- Favorite bands:
- too many to name, influenced by many
- Orientation:
- Straight
- Zodiac Sign
- Aries
- Kids?:
- no kids, dont know if I want any
- Smoke/Drink?
- no/yes
- Band Question - Genre:
- Trip Hop/ Experimental
- Band Question -Band Members:
- Fanesha Fabre
- Band Question - Sounds like:
- Massive Attack
Portishead
Morcheeba
Sade
- Band Question - Musical Influences:
- portishead, morcheeba, massive attack,
- Band Question - Record label:
- Self-Distro
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 10:52pm on October 28, 2011, Stuart "Flash" Gordon said…
- I think you have a wonderful voice, and very beautiful as well.
- At 10:20pm on September 7, 2011,
Mac Dailey said… thanls for the add
- At 10:43pm on July 27, 2011,
Brown Kitsune said… - Hey babes! I'm doing a video on the girls, guys, queens, and etc. of afropunk.The video will be pictures of the afropunk people to show off their styles, personality,and all around BADASSINESS (if thats a word) attitude! So if you want to be in my Fuckin Glam video email me at:
brownkitsune@ymail.com
- At 8:13am on June 14, 2011,
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- At 6:33pm on May 11, 2011,
rocky said… - hey pretty lady. just droppin some love in your cup.
- At 5:21pm on April 17, 2011, rocky said…
- i fux with you.
- At 11:50am on March 26, 2011,
Urban Rock Radio said… - Hey!! Hi!! I produce a new show on WHFR.fm public radio in Detroit focusing on African-American rock/funk/afropunk bands and artists. I'd like to include your music, and possibly even have you in for a live in-studio performance when you're in the area. Check out my blog for details. Thanks!!!
- At 7:12am on February 17, 2011, Sabatta gave Fanesha Fabre a gift…
Hi, my name's Yinka. I'm from London, UK! Saying hi to AfroPunk's worldwide. I also front a band: Sabatta, featured on the site & played the AfroPunk fest in '09. Say hi anytime!
- At 6:16pm on February 11, 2011,
Voodo Fe' Culture - voodofe.com said… 
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