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This singer/pianist from Shelburne, on her fifth album (recorded at Lane Gibsons Studio in Charlotte) really does explore the themes of love and loss, with the transition starting right around the time the song titles blend from "Still in my Dreams" to "How Could You?" Hammers elegant piano playing and emotional singing about human relations bring to mind the Carole King/Joni Mitchell era of the 70'sand not just because she faithfully covers Michell's tune "River." Loss reigns over love in most of the albums dozen songs, including the bluesy "One Tear" though Hammers remembers to have fun every now and then, as on the footloose "Bungalow Baby" (how can a song with whistling not be fun?) - Burlington Free Press
This singer/pianist from Shelburne, on her fifth album (recorded at Lane Gibsons Studio in Charlotte) really does explore the themes of love and loss, with the transition starting right around the time the song titles blend from "Still in my Dreams" to "How Could You?" Hammers elegant piano playing and emotional singing about human relations bring to mind the Carole King/Joni Mitchell era of the 70'sand not just because she faithfully covers Michell's tune "River." Loss reigns over love in most of the albums dozen songs, including the bluesy "One Tear" though Hammers remembers to have fun every now and then, as on the footloose "Bungalow Baby" (how can a song with whistling not be fun?) - Burlington Free Press
Discography
Cassettes:
Down to Earth
Angels of the Earth
Spirit am I
CD's:
Deep Inside
Melody
Universal Love by Dawna & The Dreamers (Children's CD)
One Spirit by Dawna Hammers and the World Unity Choir
Love & Loss
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Bio
Dawna Hammers was raised by an Irish tap dancing mother and a Jazz sax man father who taught her to deeply listen to Louie, Ella, Billie & Duke Her "go-go" dancing sister; Lassie exposed her to Carole King & James Taylor. Dawna started writing her own songs in high school and has been following a musical / spiritual path ever since studying and working with some of the greatest teachers, musicians, drummers and spiritual leaders in the world! She brings it all together in her unique, fresh and inspiring music that is a blend of ballads, bossa, blues, folk & world beat, both cover and original. Dawna masterfully moves & entertains audiences of all ages. She's a true musical "Mediciine Woman!' "Dawna Hammers is an imaginative and soulful singer/songwriter of power and promise!", says Grammy award winner, Paul Winter. "Beautiful voice, wonderful songwriter, incredible performer!", says Master African Drummer, Babatunde Olatunji.
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