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Wendy St. Kitts

There are few album titles more fitting than Wendy St. Kitts’ debut release, Woman Empowered . The music inside reflects the journey and musical rebirth of a woman committed to transforming lives through her music and self-expression and a collection of songs that display her immense talents as a singer, songwriter, pianist and arranger.

Hailing from the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, Wendy grew up in the thrall of music; she began studying classical piano at the age of eight and music was everywhere in her household – rock, country, soul, reggae, rock and calypso. But it was the sound of Barbara Streisand’s voice that, in Wendy’s words, “(She) blew me away. I was left dumbstruck by the sound of her voice.” The passion and smoldering fire of Nina Simone left its mark as well, but it was Ellie Matt, an enormous calypso star in the Caribbean, that inspired Wendy to begin writing songs and arrangements. But she soon stopped songwriting, as she found herself “too intimidated” by the old masters she was studying to allow herself the room to experiment and grow as a writer and artist.

Some time off led to two weeks of recording in New York and now, the release of her debut album, Woman Empowered. Opening with the title track, an anthem of determination to transcend the barriers she faces, Wendy sings the unforgettable chorus over a slinky, syncopated groove and a hypnotic piano riff. Her voice roars clear and true, unstoppable in its desire to fulfill the full range of her desires and commitments. “Should I Love Him (Or Walk Away)” is a ballad of full throttled power and emotional honesty that depicts her uncertainty to pursue love – when she knows how intense the experience is and how disruptive it can be. And “So Good, Yeah” is a showcase for the intense intimacy of Wendy’s voice; going from a whisper to a heartfelt demand and drawing the listener into her depth of her emotional world, it is an overwhelming musical experience. Musically, the album is a synthesis of the styles Wendy has taken in: soul, pop, rock, r&b, reggae, afro-beat and the calypso of her native island.

Wendy St. Kitts’ approach to music is to save and make lives whole through her voice, songs, talent and compassion. On Woman Empowered, the first life she has saved has been her own, but its message is destined to transform the lives of those who hear it.

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Wendy St. Kitts in URB Magazine

WENDY HAS BEEN SELECTED as one of the NEXT 1000 ARTIST TO WATCH by URB Magazine. We need your help in Voting for her music @ URB Magazine.

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Feb 24, 01:19 PM

Wendy St. Kitts in URB Magazine

WENDY HAS BEEN SELECTED as one of the NEXT 1000 ARTIST TO WATCH by URB Magazine. We need your help in Voting for her music @ URB Magazine.

By voting for her music , at the link below you will help to spread the word about Wendy's music and her commitment to empowerment. First round of VOTING ENDS next Tuesday Feb 24th! VOTE @ LINK BELOW

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Feb 18, 09:02 AM

Wendy St. Kitts on ZIZ TV Tonight Feb 18 @ 7PM SKN Time

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Check out Wendy St. Kitts tonight Feb 18th on ZIZ Television @ 7PM = 6 PM EST USA Time.
Visit www.wendystkitts.com[http://www.wendystkitts.comand sign up for mailing list. You can also find her @ FACEBOOK http://apps.facebook.com/ilike/artist/Wendy+St.+Kitts and www.myspace.com/wendyskb[http://www.myspace.com/wendyskb
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Feb 02, 02:53 PM

Wendy St. Kitts Live, Should I Love Him

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Dec 29, 02:15 AM

Wendy St. Kitts @ Sullivan Hall NYC 1.24.09 -6:30P

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Dec 03 2008, 01:26 PM

Wendy St. Kitts @ the Bitter End, NY 12.27.08 - 7PM

Join Woman Empowered Wendy St. Kitts @ the Bitter End NYC 12.27.08
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SHOWTIME: 7:00P Sharp
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Nov 21 2008, 11:27 PM

Wendy St.Kitts-Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours

I'm sending warm holiday greetings to you and your family. I'm thankful to all of you for reaching out and encouraging me to keep believing and pursuing this lover of mine; my music.
No doubt, without you and without playing the piano, my heart would not be as full. I would probably be fishing and swimming back in St. Kitts-Nevis right now :). Thank you for caring and for allowing me to dream!
Be well. Stay warm and dream big.

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