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“Learning To Love Myself”
Written by singer/songwriter Ane’

Some of you may remember me from my first CD entitled “Once Upon A Time” by Shirley Marshall in 1997. Well, I’ve moved from New Jersey to Las Vegas, changed my name to Ane’, repackaged my CD and given it a new title; “My Story – Volume 1” by Ane'. I’ve gone through a divorce, lost my Daddy unexpectedly (I miss him so much!) I’ve sent my son off to college and joined the “Empty Nesters Club”.  How’s that for changing one’s life?

Fortunately for me, people like Andreas Hellingh have always kept in touch, and because of his unending love of my music he has seen fit to include me on his “Soul Exposed” compilation CD which is an incredible mix of soul/neo-soul artists which I am so proud to be a part of. Thank you Andreas for your perseverance and dedication.  LOL!

While in the midst of these changes, I’ve also recorded a new   16   song   CD  entitled   “Learning To Love Myself –

Singer/Songwriter Ané

Volume 2” most of which I co-wrote, and fully expect to release in the very near future. The title of my new CD says it all. Going through my many changes has really given me a different perspective about loving myself.  I’ve discovered that loving me is one of the most important things I can do for myself and others. When I speak of loving myself I don’t mean the egotistical type of love, I’m speaking about the spiritual aspect of loving myself and thereby creating an authentic means for others to love me, too.


My new CD project reflects some of my experiences. Here’s some of the inspiration for the songs on my project. “You Inspire Me” was written as the result of staying with one of my wonderful background singers, Charmaine Cousins (Philip Bailey, Cevin Fisher, Earth Wind & Fire), she’s singing on my new CD, and her wonderful husband Walter. This incredible couple supports and loves me and my talent without wavering. So much that I felt incredibly strong and uplifted during my stay in their home for 2 months. This song is my acknowledgement for their kindness.  The interlude “Surrender” was “given to me”  at 5:30 a.m. when I was preparing to take a flight for a gig with The Shirelles, a gig I’ve had for the past 15 years. My mother has always said “When you don’t know what to do, don’t do anything” which in my mind means surrender. Hence, the song “Surrender”. Listeners can expect a journey through my soul as they hear “You”, and “Soul Mate” where I’m using my summoning powers to call into my life the romantic love I look forward to experiencing.  “If I’d Only Known” is a song written about the unexpected death of a loved one.  In my case, it’s about my dear friend Claudia Shaughnessy who was killed instantly in a car accident, and my dad who died suddenly. I hope when it’s time to perform this one live, I can get through it without a major breakdown. :(

And this is just a small sampling of what you can look forward to on my new project.  FYI, I am also working on a blues project which will be dedicated to my ancestors. I’m writing most of the songs using the sayings that were used in my family such as, “Who Played That Piece, When You Don’t Know What To Do, It’s Not That Type of Party”, etc.

Also, I’m co-hosting an internet radio show on Thursday’s from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. PCT with Carletta Burch.  Listen in at XRadio.biz (www.xradio.biz/lasvegas),  where the emphasis is on independent artists. You can also call in at 877-972-3466. If you know any independent artist that would be interested in this type of exposure, please feel free to have them email me. It’s exciting to be on the radio where my music is able to reach a much wider audience, and I also get to help independent artists get there music out.

Until my next article, love yourself and be a blessing to someone else.

Ane'
Article written by Ane' - October, 2005.
© 2005 The Soul of Amsterdam/Ané

 
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