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Shang "SHANG" a native Washingtonian that has been herald by fans and critics alike as the vocal 8th wonder of the world. Shang whose humble beginnings started much the same as her constituents in the powerful world of gospel music. Her gospel roots extends far back beyond the traditional singing in the church choir. To know the origin of Shang's vocal gift, you would know that it began in the late 1940's with her grandmother Louvenia Carroll who was a member of the Legendary Clara Ward Singers and has became good sister's in the spirit with the powerful and anointed Pastor Shirley Ceasar. Throughout the years, Shang and her family has laid a tremendous mark on the gospel industry along with her brother and sisters, spreading the gospel up and down the east coast. At an early age, Shang decided to branch out into other aspects of music. This continued into her late teens and early twenties where she molded herself into a well rounded and diverse vocalist in all aspects of music. Where several artists and management agencies began to notice her as a young vocalist with a natural excellent ear for music, she started getting requests to sing background and fill in spots for various artists in the local area. She was quickly picked up by the national and internationally recording artist, Nathan Heathman of Washington DC, who has been the musical director of the Great Phyllis Hyman until her untimely departure. Shang's accomplishments can only be expressed through the naming some of the great venues she has performed; the Legendary Blues Alley in Washington DC, DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC, Hampton Jazz Festival in Hampton Va., Madison Square Gardens in New York, Aretha Franklin's Birthday Celebration along with" Mr. Personality" himself Lloyd Price. Bohemian Caverns in Washington DC, St. Lucia Festival, Sands Hotel in Atlantic City, Star Plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zanzibar Blue w/ Nathan Heathman in Philadelphia, Pa., Civic Center in Florence, SC, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee, and a list of many more. Another way to know the greatness of Shang's talent is to mention some of the people she has worked closely with and received praise from; The Legendary Jean Carne, Phil Perry, Norman Connors, Jennifer Holiday, Meli'sa Morgan, Jerry Butler, Ben E. King, Gene Chandler, Lloyd Price, Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, Marcus Johnson, Al Johnson, Ollie Woodson ( of the Temptations), Nancy Wilson and the Late Great Nathan Heathman and many, many others. "To be a gifted artist does not solely rely on your ability to sing, but also relies on your spirituality, your love for the music, passion, personality and always keep God First in everything you do" **Keep your eyes and ears open for performances around the metro area and her new CD which is entitled "Beautiful"** |
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