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Shani and Amanda Duo

Presented by Angelica's Bistro at Angelica's Bistro

May 30, 2009

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Shani Shousterman is a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles.She grew up in the valley of L.A., and has been immersed in music from an early age. After starting her musical journey as a classical pianist, she joined her high school jazz band and went on to receive Most Outstanding Soloist Award from Wynton Marsalis at the Essentially Ellington national high school competition in May 2006. Soon after, she was accepted to the USC Thornton School of Music as one of four pianists in the competitive Bachelor of Music Jazz Studies major. Now a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Shani decided to use her bluesy/jazz influences to focus on her passion for creating original music. As a result, she has dedicated much of her time to writing countless songs filled with heartfelt passion and inspired by life, people, and experiences. Shani has recorded a demo CD, and just released her first EP on May 8th. Some of her influences include Ingrid Michaelson, Norah Jones, and John Mayer. Many describe Shani's music as “a twist on but similar to the styles of Sara Barreilles, Colbie Callait, and Norah Jones.” You can find Shani on myspace at www.myspace.com/shanimusic.

Just last year Amanda's music video Superstar won Concept Music Video of the Year, at the LA Music Awards. She has two albums finished, and her third is scheduled to be released early May! Her second album From My Heart, the single from the album Don't Leave Me Yet has more than 15,000 plays on YouTube! She has played some venues around Hollywood including the infamous Knitting Factory, Aura Night Club, Forbidden City, and Ground Zero Coffeeshop, to name a few. Some of her influences include Joss Stone and Sarah Mclaughlin. Her music has been described as "a soulful blend of heartfelt pop with a rock edge."