Gwendolyn (artist)
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Gwendolyn Sanford is a singer-songwriter who was born in Philadelphia and raised in Sierra Madre, California. Her work, and the appreciation of it, reflects the continuing popularity of independent recording artists who eschew the pursuit of commercial success associated with major record labels in favor of local and internet-based distribution of their music. Gwendolyn's musical influences include Syd Barrett, Nick Drake, Incredible String Band, The Moore Brothers, Dolly Parton, and Bob Dylan.
In addition to her solo works, Gwendolyn has recorded two albums of children's music as "Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang".
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo
To date, Gwendolyn has recorded two solo albums, with one upcoming EP:
[edit] Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang
Gwendolyn has released two children's albums as "Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang":
The "Good Time Gang" performs for children's events, mainly in California.
[edit] Affiliates
Musicians who have worked with Gwendolyn include:
- Douglass Lee (glass harmonica)
- Brandon Jay (found percussion)
- Robert Petersen (upright bass)
[edit] Film soundtrack
At least two different versions of Gwendolyn's song "Freedom of the Heart" are prominently featured in Mike White's 2000 film Chuck & Buck.
[edit] Awards
Gwendolyn was recognized by L.A. Weekly Music as the Best New Genre/Uncategorizable Artist of 2003.
In 2003, Gwendolyn won KFPK radio's The Music Never Stops #1 Album of the Year" award for Dew.
Amoeba Music named Gwendolyn as their "Homegrown Artist Pick".
[edit] Acting career
According to the Internet Movie Database, Gwendolyn appeared in the television series"Sherman Oaks", playing "Peace" in Episode 2.17: "The Shot Heard Round the Valley", aired on November 24, 1996.
