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Annabella
Lwin
Annabella Lwin, at the tender age of fourteen, was one of the most
photographed, talked about and popular vocalists in the early 80’s with her
band, BOW WOW WOW. Her unique vocals, which swung between sweet fourteen and
a banshee, defined the sound of a new and energetic pop culture; her
memorable performances influencing and inspiring a brand new wave of
up-and-coming artist such as the Chili Peppers and No Doubt. She continued
to perform and develop her songwriting throughout the 90’s, assembling her
second band The Naked Experience’, as well as collaborating with other
musicians and songwriters such as Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Divynls) and
Ellen Shipley (Belinda Carlyle), releasing classics like ‘Carsex’ and dance
hits like ‘Do What U Do’, produced by Steve Lironi (Hansen).
As
well as writing and recording original material as a solo artist, she has
also been a featured vocalist on numerous transatlantic dance favourites
with superstar producers like Tony B (LA’s hottest radio dance DJ) and the
Utah Saints (England's’ most innovative and popular DJ Duo). Her songwriting
talents brought her into partnerships with Guy Chambers (songwriter for all
of Robbie Williams’ chart hits) and the well seasoned Michael Lattanzi
(producer of Mariah Carrey, Paula Abdul, Sly & Robbie, Anastasia).
Performing low-key shows on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as large
promoted concerts with Bow Wow Wow, the new millennium found Annabella also
expanding and employing her talents as a songwriter in new commercial, as
well as spiritual, directions. She performed several concerts for global
charities like UNICEF and Save the Children Fund, raising hundreds of
thousands of dollars for needy children. She has also recently worked on a
Nike commercial, as well as writing songs for several movies such as
‘Desperate But Not Serious’ (starring Claudia Shiffer and Henry Rollins):
here partnering with Mike Bradford (producer of the hits ‘Follow Me’ by
Uncle Kracker, ‘You Get What You Give’ by the New Radicals, ‘American Bad
Ass’ by Kid Rock); as well as writing and recording a song for the soon to
be released movie ‘Phoenix Point’ (starring Angelo Moore of ‘Fishbone’ and
Cecilia Noel, the Salsoul Queen). Her current and ongoing Buddhist retreats
continue to enhance and inform her artistic sensibilities, giving birth to
new mature and romantic songwriting. This new solo direction still retains
Annabella’s familiar hard-core dance groove, beat-heavy anthemics married
now to new harmonies and a hint of eastern tinged melodies. Her vocal range
has never sounded better, and the spirit of her songs confirms her ongoing
celebration of life and music.
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