Shingai Shoniwa
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| Shingai Shoniwa | |
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 Shingai Shoniwa performing at Stubb's BBQ
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1981 |
| Genre(s) | Post-punk revival, Indie rock, rock, soul, blues |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, guitar, cello |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Label(s) | Universal Records. Motown Records, Vertigo Records |
| Associated acts | Noisettes |
| Website | Noisettes official website |
Shingai Shoniwa (pronounced Shing-eee)[1] born in 1981, of English and Zimbabwean descent is the vocalist and bassist for the UK indie rock band Noisettes. Her first name, Shingai means ‘perseverance’ in the East African Shona language.[2][3]
Shingai Shoniwa performed briefly in a band called Sonarfly with other Noisettes member and songwriting partner and Noisettes guitarist Dan Smith. Shoniwa grew up in a South London public-housing estate and the experience, Shoniwa says, absolutely informs her music. “Wanting to escape from reality can inspire the greatest and most trivial creative natures in people,” and “I think escapism is something that connects all of us. Everybody has their own little soundtrack, and I guess I’m trying to make my own soundtrack to my escape plan. I want people to realize that there’s so much more.”[4] Shingai first wanted to be an actress, and for a while joined the Lost Vagueness crew as a burlesque performer and co-creator of the now legendary ‘Golden Egg Routine’[5]. She studied circus skills at a London youth club as a teenager.
Shoniwa Joined Amnesty's Make Some Noise and appeared in an Instant Karma! video singing John Lennon's song, Imagine to help stop the violence.[6].
Shoniwa will make an appearance on Annie Lennox's new album, "Songs Of Mass Destruction" on the track Sing. The track, about the fight against HIV Aids, will include 22 other renowned female artists such as Madonna, Melissa Etheridge, Gladys Knight. and Celine Dion.[7]
Shingai Shoniwa has provided backing vocals for different indie rock, electronic, and punk rock artists including, Guillemots with their song "Made Up Love Song #43" and "Over the Stairs".[1]
Shingai Shoniwa, along with Patti Smith and Juliette Lewis will help celebrate Jack Daniel's birthday in Lynchburg, Tennessee on October 13th. The three will be joined by The New Silver Cornet Band for the show which takes place at the company's distillery. The show is part of the 157th birthday celebrations for Jack Daniel, who was born sometime in September 1850. The Birthday JD Set will be open to specially invited guests and competition winners only.[8]
[edit] Equipment
- Bass guitar: Fender
- Amp: Fender
[edit] External links
- Official Noisettes Site
- Official Noisettes Site (Non-flash)
- Noisettes at MySpace
- Shingai Shoniwa discography at MusicBrainz
- Shingai Shoniwa at Discogs
- Shingai Shoniwa interview with PopMatters
- Shingai beauty tips
- Shingai: CQ's favourite girls
- Icon Spotting: Shingai Shoniwa of Noisettes
[edit] References
- ^ Shingai pronunciation. Retrieved on 2007-08-09.
- ^ Shingai perseverance. Retrieved on 2007-08-09.
- ^ Annie's Song Was A Joy - The Daily Record
- ^ Growing up music experiences. Retrieved on 2007-06-10.
- ^ Shingai first wanted to be an actress. Retrieved on 2007-04-26.
- ^ Instant Karma: The Campaign to Save Darfu. Retrieved on 2007-08-17.
- ^ A choir of 23 renowned female artists join Annie on her new album. Retrieved on 2007-08-09.
- ^ Jack Daniels Birthday Celebrations. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
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