When of-the-moment singer Tessanne Chin was invited to be the only performer at the PUMA/Team Jamaica Olympic after-party in Beijing, Jamaican’s were left with their mouths agape.
Tessanne is by no means your run-of-the-mill artiste - but let’s be serious. no one can deny that this sizzling songbird is talented and able to hold her own, and a note. The shapely 20-something woman is bringing the sounds of alternative music to our indeginous reggae sounds and people are liking it, clearly evidenced by the success of her singles Messenger, BlackBooks, and the run-away-make-you-want-to-grab-the-person-next-to-you-and-hug-them-track that everyone knows, Hideaway.
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With the weight of gold bearing down on our Jamaican athletes, songstress Tessanne Chin plans to add to the Jamaican spirit by performing in Beijing at the Puma Jamaica Olympics 2008 team closing party.
When the STAR spoke with the young singer yesterday, she was preparing to leave the island for Beijing where she would be on a promotional run, which includes radio interviews before performing at the party on Saturday, August 23 in China. Tessanne said that as far as she knew, she would be the only performer at the party. “I feel honoured to be able to go over there not only to perform, but to represent our country … this is a big accomplishment for every artiste in Jamaica and I want to open a market for Jamaican entertainers there,” she said.
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Tessanne is the fresh soulful voice of a new generation of Jamaican musical talent. Her sultry fusion of Dancehall and Reggae with edgy rock riffs mixed with the honest, heart felt and conscious lyrics she pens herself create a musical style that is uniquely her own.
Her exceptional vocal talent and her exotic looks–a mix of Chinese, White, Cherokee Indian and African heritage give her unmistakable stage appeal. At the age of 21, Tessanne has already opened on stage for such musical greats as Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack. She also toured the world as a backup singer with the Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff for three (3) years. It was during that time that her love for the road, music and stage was sealed.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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