Alicia Saldenha

Rank #1 Osaka, JP Funk / Soul / Reggae

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Members: U-zo Ohkusu (Keys), Daioh (Guitar), Tetsushi Ogino 荻野てつし (Bass), Takanori Hiraoka 平岡タカノリ (Drums), Susumu Muraji (Steelpan)

Sounds Like: Minnie Riperton, Julie Dexter, CHERINE ANDERSON, Miss Baby Sol, Nikka Costa

Label: Maybe

Bio: Alicia Saldenha's unique sound can be described as funky soul with a twist of island sugar cane. A national of the Caribbean Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, she resides in Japan where she is a rising star in the independent soul music scene. In an environment notoriously difficult for "foreign a... See Full Bio

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: Why does this man still have a job?? Disgusting! - Osaka Mayor Calls War Time Sex Slaves Necessary http://t.co/rHH0nNFvhz #Japan

Press

"The version of Vince Andrews The One Who Needs You quite possibly surpasses everything that has gone before it and has to rank as one of the tunes of the year so far. It's just perfect for Alicia's voice and has a really uplifting feel to it as well as being perfect for the jazz dancefloor."

— Soul Sauce, Tokyo Jazz Notes

"when someone recommends the latest, greatest jazz release to me my eyes and ears tend to glaze over. That said, when Rose, from Japanese outfit Indigo Jam Unit, landed in my inbox curiosity got the better of me and I gave it a spin, and I'm certainly glad I did.... All six songs are expertly crafted, and Alicia shows up and shows out especially on a cover of Vince Andrews' "The One Who Needs You.""

— Soulbounce.com, Soulbounce.com

““Ooh Boy” finds Saldenha fluctuating between English and Japanese lyrics during both the chorus and the verses, and that blend of a soul melody and Japanese lyrics is one of the things that makes “Ooh Boy” (which Saldenha wrote and co-produced) stand out.”

— Alex Henderson, ReviewYou.com

““Ooh Boy” has a sweetly romantic quality, and Saldenha favors a sweet vocal style that makes this type of song perfect for her. ”

— Alex Henderson, ReviewYou.com

“You have a sweet innocence about your voice... it's really cool!”

— Baby Sol, MySpace

“Beautiful voice! Beautiful girl! Simply beatiful!”

— Round About Jazz Band, MySpace

“You have a beautiful voice, a funky groove and gorgeous hair.”

— Wendy Boulding, MySpace

“you sound Excellent!”

— Jon Hammond (organist), MySpace

“I absolutely LOVE the music and videos on your page!!! Congratulations on all of your success and the many rewards to come. God's Blessings Upon You "Touch The World" ”

— F.L. Freeman, President/CE0 111 Entertainment L.L.C, MySpace

“What an amazing voice! Great work and all the best. Q”

— Quasamodo, MySpace

“Hi Alicia, Love your version of Feel like Making Love! Eugene McDaniels and Roberta would be proud of it! God bless Sean”

— Sean Toure, MySpace

“I'm listening to your song right now and it's really sweet and beautiful. I think you could try to sing a Corinne Bailey Ann song, it would perfectly suit you!”

— Jonathan Mays, MySpace

“So u Sangin for em in Japan gurrrrl!?:-) Knock em' dead!! Have a Blessed week/end and.. Domo Aragato Gozi Mas.. My Sista. Peace n love Kb”

— Karen Bernod, MySpace

“Wonderful song, nice interpretation, tight groove, beautiful voice! just feel like makin love....”

— lokke der bass, MySpace

“Hello beautiful Alicia :) i love your voice, very special!!”

— Lady Love, MySpace

“Hello Alicia, keep sharing your beautiful voice!”

— Tracy Cruz, MySpace

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Sep 14, 2010
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Doctor

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Love & Unity

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Trust in Me

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Alicia Saldenha : Ooh Boy (Official Music Video)

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Chad Loch
Doctor and Trust Me are Great Song's ! All The Best In 2013
The Blue Mountain Pr...
Enjoyed listening, keep on groovin!!! Greetings from Bavaria. Best wishes :)
Benny Trapp
nice music! grüße aus deutschland
Amber Music Express
Wow - great music & vocals!
Elmer Pastorius
Good Music, good production, good vibes, a great job.
Maxlink AkA Dark Angel
very best to you