Soul Real (The Band)Blog

To vocalist V. Brown, singing is as natural as breathing. With over 20 years of performing experience, the Connecticut native’s mezzo-soprano voice covers a range of styles: R&B, pop, gospel and standards—from the 60s to the present. (Click here to hear song samples.)

As the lead singer of R&B/funk band Soul Real, Brown’s experience includes performing in the European tour of the classic musical Hair, NYC’s famed Café Wha?, Brooklyn lounge/restaurant The Five Spot and several choirs/ choruses. An accomplished spoken word artist as well, Brown currently performs poetry and song regularly throughout Fairfield County at popular open mic venues such as Lyrical Voices, Poetz Realm and Free 2 Spit. Her influences include Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt. Between live performances, Brown also teaches vocal instruction in her spare time.

With performing in her blood, V. Brown is a great choice for vocal coaching or your next event—including weddings, corporate events, live vocals (i.e. background or lead vocal fill-ins) and studio session work. Contact her today at info@vbrownsings.com!

Songs:

Ain't a Ceiling
Originally written as a poem by one of my favorite artists, Jill Scott, this acappella selection really spoke to me in terms of working together instead of fighting against one another in relationships.

Down Here on the Ground:
Recorded as an instrumental by jazz guitarist Grant Green in 1970, this has been a favorite of mine through its sampling by A Tribe Called Quest (“Vibes and Stuff,” 1991) and a 1996 vocal recording by singer Diane Reeves.

A Song for You
A favorite of mine, by the late, great, incomparable Donny Hathaway.