Susan Carol
This performance is part of the showcase that starts on Friday, March 15at Marlow
Each generation has that one voice that will always be synonymous with its sound..Susan Carol possesses that voice. This Fort Worth, TX native was created to sing. She is one of four children who all inherited their musical gifts from their parents; writing, singing and playing instruments is in her blood.
Having been raised in church, you will hear the inspirational foundation in the honesty of her lyrics. At an early age, Susan's gift of poetry emerged and became the therapy that soothed her soul amidst life's adversities and its blessings.
That gift gave birth to the purity of her pen...a pen that now soothes our souls through her authentic lyrics and tranquilizing tone.
Susan's vocal range changed dramatically from her youth through high school. "When I was growing up I was a very high soprano. it was really crisp and clear" she says. Susan aspired to have a deeper voice like Norah Jones. As she matured, her voice transitioned into a sultry alto tone with a subtle rasp and crushed-velvet like texture. Susan's lyrics and style mirror some of the greatest voices of past generations.
She encapsulates the sincerity of Billie Holiday with the tonal depth of Jazmine Sullivan and the
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