Rysa Interviews Charlottemarie

Charlottemarie breaks barriers creating an innovative hybrid of "new" music through her unique voice, performances and recordings. Embodying an astonishing voice, artistic refinement and spiritual essence with universal principles of sound, chant, and rhythm, her works usher a transcending musical experience. She fuses multi cultural influences, luxuriant vocals, and potent messages elegantly set on electronic/acoustic sound-beds. Charlottemarie’s hypnotic 4 octave range weaves songs, languages, sounds, spirit and wisdom through voice. Her highly developed vocal range, pure tones, and harmonics add a multi-dimensional flavor to her mesmerizing style taking audiences on an experience beyond entertainment. Charlottemarie has 7 CDs to her credit. Her musical works range from recordings fusing spirited, meditative elements with traditional, global sounds textures and rhythms, to transcendental musical theatre. She has created, scripted, composed and performed 7 “world beat operas” as well as multiple ensemble performances and solo tours worldwide. Her voice is heard on film soundtracks, internationally. Her performance and composition works have been rewarded by esteemed Fellowship and Grant Foundations. Charlottemarie is also a published writer and poet. Her lyrics and poetry have been translated in Spanish and Farsi. Her global appeal is cultivated though life immersion in cultures that foster her talents into high quality artistic works. These works activate awareness and bridge transcendental, cultural, and human experiences through the powerful mediums of music, performance, film and writing. Charlottemarie's film and musical recordings and performances span the US, Europe, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.