Renée Asteria
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
World music
Status:
Most recent releases, "Aventurera" (single with Sang Matiz, 2016) and "Change" (single with Rahman Jamaal, 2016)
See also:
Previously known as Renée Asteria
Comparisons:
Marisa Monte, Sade
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Renée Asteria's fusion of styles is very pleasing to the ear. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Renée Asteria is the only one we've heard
Recordings:
- Renée Asteria (as Renée Asteria, 2005)
- Faces of Agent Double E / Caras de Agente Doble E (as Renée Asteria, 2007)
- RazteRia (as Renée Asteria, 2010)
- Maz Raz (as Renée Asteria with Razteria, 2013)
- Little Sister (single, 2015)
- Aventurera (single with Sang Matiz, 2016)
- Change (single with Rahman Jamaal, 2016)
Renée Asteria
as Renée Asteria
Release info:
2005—self-released
Availability:
See Renée Asteria's site
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Renée Asteria—lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Guest artists:
Craig Gurwich—backing vocals
M. Delaney—rhythm guitar, lead guitar
M.C.—bass
Anthony W.—keys
Chris W.—drums
Produced by:
R. Asteria, D. Maglerek, and C. Gurwich.
Comments:
Renée Asteria's debut seems very relaxed and its many influences coexist happily. Her smooth vocals and the music mesh well. The reggae stylings of "Sweet Ben" come across as natural and not forced. "Cry of Ecstasy" captures the joy and pain of being in love. It doesn't resort to anything exaggerated and its funky underpinnings work well. "Open Mind" is a pretty ode to well, open-mindedness. Asteria sings beautifully as ever. She's clearly a real talent. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to stjarnell@yahoo.com for work on this entry.
