Michele Moreno

Adult alternative with ethnic spice is what Michele Moreno mixes up with her sensual voice, electronic touches and world influences. She began her career as a backup singer for several California-based indie bands and then met talent manager Atallah Shabazz, who placed her on a tour of Latin America with Spanish superstar RAPHAEL. Upon returning to Los Angeles, Michele focused on film & TV scores. Her vocal credits include the feature film KINGDOM COME (starring Whoopi Goldberg) & HBOs SIX FEET UNDER.

Then in 2002, she landed an audition with the legendary RAY CHARLES. Her lush, smooth vocals won him over and she went on the road again as one of five Raelettes on the RAY CHARLES East Coast tour. Michele then went down under for a year to Brisbane, Australia where she launched the BIRDIE MENDOZA show (jazz and Latin standards) to rave reviews.

All the while, she was composing her own adult alternative songs. While drawing from down-tempo artists such as DIDO, DONNA DELORY and ZERO 7, Michele added world elements to her music, such as sprinkles of Middle-Eastern inspired vocals and instruments such as hand chimes, Asian mallet instruments, Mandolin and Djembe. Strongly influenced by internationally-focused artists such as THE BEATLES, DAVID BYRNE, KATE BUSH & BECK, Michele blends adult alternative pop with world flavors to create a sound that is modern and mysterious.

She can be reached at treglamour@earthlink.net.  And her CD Plastic Garden is available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/michelemoreno.  Michele's website is www.michelemorenomusic.com.