Singer/songwriter and keyboardist NICOLE BERKE Nicole Berke is a dynamic young artist with her own musical style that mixes soul, R&B, pop and jazz. I am very proud to share that I have been working with Nicole for over 8 years as her manager and one of her mentors. As a lyricist she excels inContinue reading “Invest in the Best”
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Kudos to Singer/Songwriter Dean Friedman: The Sweet Recognition of A Fellow Artist
As a young performer starting out, I was intrigued when Dean Friedman invited me to his apartment to hear a new song he had just written. He claimed he had composed this song with me in mind and that he wanted me to record it with him on his second album. He had seen meContinue reading “Kudos to Singer/Songwriter Dean Friedman: The Sweet Recognition of A Fellow Artist”
Dean, Denise and Lucky Stars
Originally posted on What's It All About?:
It’s Saturday morning and I have loads to do today but first I just wanted to revisit the song Lucky Stars by Dean Friedman. Now this was a song that was very much a two-hander with Denise Marsa but for some reason she didn’t get credited on the…
When Musicals Create Interest HAMILTON the Musical Gives New Jersey a Boost
The last piece of entertainment that brought the spotlight on to New Jersey was MTV’s JERSEY SHORE. Being a Jersey girl myself, and from TRENTON MAKES THE WORLD TAKES territory, not sure that show helped to lift the artistic value of NJ. What is happening according to this article and a PBS show I recently watched,Continue reading “When Musicals Create Interest HAMILTON the Musical Gives New Jersey a Boost”
Wild Stallions Must Be Free
As America gets ready to celebrate the 4th of July, I am reflecting on my own independence. The rock n roll business can take your individuality away, if one is not careful. I was always aware of this poignant fact. I had to reach deep to remain true to myself while looking to forward myContinue reading “Wild Stallions Must Be Free”
In Praise of Heroines
Originally posted on Fiction Gets Real: Classic Literary Characters Transported To The Modern World:
Heroines come in all ages, races, and body types. They remind us that being a woman is different than being a girl. In Jane Austen’s Persuasion, her last completed novel published posthumously in 1817, the protagonist Anne Elliot is no blushing maiden. She…
Tony Awards 2016: Age Doesn’t Matter!
Finally! Age doesn’t prohibit women from being winners! ! My thoughts have been reflecting back to the Tony’s. What an amazing showcase of talent and possibilities! The fact that an actress 62 years young Jayne Houdyshell won her first award for her work in The Humans, is a wow moment. Raised in Kansas she arrivedContinue reading “Tony Awards 2016: Age Doesn’t Matter!”
THE PASS
THE PASS A one woman musical about the ongoing struggle between life as an artist, relationships & money. Through songs and stories, Denise Marsa invites you on her life exploration over the pa… Source: THE PASS
EQUAL
Equal words & music by denise marsa When I was young I thought I could do anything Growing up, I tried to hold on to my innocence Dazed and confused by the hateful words I heard Can’t people see the miracle in our differences? We must stand tall We will not go away They willContinue reading “EQUAL”
New Day, New Blog
Today I am proud to reveal the brand new Denise Marsa blog. For those of you I am meeting for the first time, you can check out my music here. Those who already know me, keep hummin’ LIVE FOREVER. I am psyched to announce that I just recorded my new song ME at NYU Dolan StudiosContinue reading “New Day, New Blog”