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Ashanti Munir
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bZo!'s™ "Tha' Nu Klick!"
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Brasil Soul Commune
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U.K. Commune
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Japan Commune
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- Relationship Status:
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- When's your Birthday?
- March 17, 1909
- About yourself
- Ashanti Munir was blessed with a one of kind voice. Kay Bourne from the Boston Banner newspaper once wrote, “Ashanti Munir’s pure and powerful voice brought emotional sunshine to the cloudy day.” In 1992 Ashanti won the historical Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in NYC. “It was the biggest musical, highlight of my life!” Ashanti said flashing her million-dollar smile. Ashanti was nominated for a 2006 New England Urban Music Award. She sang background vocals on “Doo Wah Diddy” and “Girl You Know” on Leon Beal, Jr.’s CD titled “Romantic Groove.” She kicked off the 2007 BeanTown Jazz Festival as the opening act for Esperanza Spaulding at the Beehive in Boston. On March 30, 2008 Ashanti sang the national anthem for the Harlem Globetrotters at the TDBanknorth Garden in Boston. (Home of the World Champion Boston Celtics!) She followed that up by singing background vocals for Michael Buble at the Verizon Center in Manchester, NH. She is a passionate performer and has been doing so for over twenty years. Her musical influences are Whitney Houston, Erykah Badu, Anita Baker, Nancy Wilson, Gladys Knight and Regina Belle.
Ashanti Munir’s debut CD titled Balance was introduced to the world via the Internet (CDBaby.com) on February 26, 2008. From the very beginning DJs around England were playing several tracks simultaneously. “Lovers And Friends”, “Follow Your Heart” and the title track “Balance” all received equal airplay. On March 21, 2008 the leadoff single “I’m Staying Home Tonight” was introduced via the Soul Heaven Show on Starpoint Radio in England. As of today it is still going strong on Solar Radio in London as well as stations all around the world! The CD “Balance” remained at #4 on the Solar Radio charts from May 19, 2008 until June 24, 2008 and in the Top 10 until June 26, 2008! Gary Spence at Solar Radio interviewed Ashanti live on air on June 16, 2008. Ashanti performed on August 9, 2008 in Manchester, England at the Soulchoonz Promotions 3rd anniversary party. She returned to perform 4 shows around London, UK in November 2008!
The CD “Balance” is receiving rave reviews internationally! Barry Towler of Soulchoonz Promotions in London said, “If you love Lalah Hathaway as a vocalist then Ashanti Munir is for you!” Gordon Stone from England’s “Soulwalking” said “I have placed the woman's new set along with the probable album of 2008!” Jorg Michael Schmitt of Sonic Soul in Germany and Sergio Scarpelli of JazzMasters in Brazil also wrote glowing reviews about Balance!
- Which of the following best describes you?
- Singer, Songwriter, Performance Artist
- Where do you live?
- Boston, MA
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Soul and Jazz and Funk.com "Balance" CD Review
Ashanti Munir hails from Brockton, Massachusetts, and she makes a decent living playing the New England live circuit. In her time she's fronted bands like Umoja and BlackSole and how lucky they must have considered themselves to be fronted by lady with a fine, assertive true soul voice. Ashanti cites her main influences as Regina Belle, Gladys Knight and Aretha - and they're not bad role models are they? Now I'm not suggesting that 'Balance' rivals any of the aforementioned trio's best, but this… Continue
Posted on April 5, 2009 at 3:23pm —
Soulwalking "Balance" CD Review
Poor Ashanti Munir! (LOL) How does a girl follow a review like that? Well, I have placed the woman's new set along with the probable albums of 2008, so all I can so to her is, you are on the starting grid, so 'go girl!' Ashanti's dancer “I'm Staying Home Tonight” is a song that I loved when I first heard it on Peter Young's now ex legendary Soul Show on Smooth FM. Quite what the station is doing to itself is very much it's business, although I do know that Peter's show is sorely missed by those… Continue
Posted on April 5, 2009 at 3:10pm —
Soul And Funk Music.com "Balance" CD Review
Another new album this year is from Ashanti Munir titled 'Balance'. When i first hear Ashanti sing I immediatly thought that's Evelyn 'Champagne' King. She has almost the same timbre. On some songs you think it's her. This 9 track CD is for the real soul fan. You can buy this CD from soulchoonz.com
It starts with 'Lovers & Friends' soul. Perfectly sang by Ashanti with a hooky chorus and nice piano play. 'Black Pearl' track number 2 a downtempo soul tune with 'wah wah wah guitar' sounds and b… Continue
It starts with 'Lovers & Friends' soul. Perfectly sang by Ashanti with a hooky chorus and nice piano play. 'Black Pearl' track number 2 a downtempo soul tune with 'wah wah wah guitar' sounds and b… Continue
Posted on April 5, 2009 at 3:03pm —
JazzMasters "Balance" CD Review
A Soul Music realmente está num momento mágico. Não param de brotar novos talentos no estilo. É um melhor que o outro. Eu corro até o risco de me tornar repetitivo. Mas fazer o que? Cada vez mais meus ouvidos são cuidadosamente tratados pela vertente. Agora é a vez americana Ashanti Munir. Apesar de estar praticamente estreando em carreira solo e ser uma mera desconhecida até então, ela está na estrada desde 1991. Ou seja, batalhou bastante para chegar até aqui. E aproveitando a onda soul que in… Continue
Posted on April 5, 2009 at 2:58pm —
Soulchoonz "Balance" CD Review
If you love Lalah Hathaway as a vocalist then Ashanti Munir is for you. This is, needless to say NOT the same Ashanti who is known blaring out of most teenager's bedrooms! No, this Lady has got some charisma, pizazz and understands what a melody is. Her vocals are strong and unafraid of meeting a match to whatever tempo is laid down. The music is a healthy mix of real instruments and programmed beats and is a set that would appeal to those of you who would cheerfully purchase a Conya Doss, N'Dam… Continue
Posted on April 5, 2009 at 2:36pm —
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Thanks for the add.
It s glad to know you .
However, support the band, bbe! visit site below nd vote on the chart show, we're currently at number 18.
http://www.westsidewill.com/artistshowcase/index.php.
WESTSIDEHILL is an internet radio for unsigned acts.
We'll be very much appreciated.
Kind regards
just to let you know that I am aring a track of yours on the chart show at www.starpointradio.com at 11am GMT on September 5th!
All My Love,
Robert Gee
Lot's of luv my Queen !!!!!!! Nanda!!!Real Music For Real People!!!!!
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