Basic Information

Label: Ann Vincent Productions, Inc.
Management: Michelle May
Members: Michelle May (violin), Leslie Deshazor Adams (viola), JoVia Armstrong (percussion), Leah Lucas Celebi (viola/violin)

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Musique Noire
Detroit, MI        World/Reggae / World Fusion / Jazz

Bio

Approximately 5 years ago, band leader/violinist/flutist Michelle May (Detroit, MI) found herself playing in a variety of musical ensembles, but not feeling totally fulfilled in any of them. Enter, Musique Noire (French for "Black Music"). Michelle found a few like-minded, seasoned musicians from the Detroit area, who felt like she did--tired of always making some *else's* vision a reality and ready to let the world hear what they had to offer. After going through a couple of personnel cha...

Comments

Crystal Camille
Crystal Camille: Very cool music !! Peace, Crystal Camille  Nov 28
The Menes Gunah
The Menes Gunah: People like you are the reason my music grew up in Detroit, and continues to mutate and be inspired in Detroit. I love this city and I love you guys, keep up the awesome work.  Jul 29
IZON MEDIA WORKS
IZON MEDIA WORKS: greeting and salutations i use to live in detroit from 1970 till 1991 i lived puritan @ lauder lasher @ 7 mile davison @ livernois i still have roots there i used to be in a band called alien then controversy from ...  Oct 24
Malik_Torain
Malik_Torain: lol)!lol)!!It's Really not hard to respect this group.i have nothing but respect for all the members of Musique Noire.a nice clean cool sound.l am on the way to cop the cd.i just thought i would stop by and chek the songs a...  Oct 24
Kent Jennings
Kent Jennings: Hey- thanks for finding me. It's beautiful to hear the artistry in your compositions and arrangements. Great guitar work too! Best wishes with your CD release. Kent  Sep 27
Ingo Gabriel
Ingo Gabriel: very cool!  Sep 24
DetroitCityKev
DetroitCityKev: You guys sound great.  Sep 17
dougsmo__
dougsmo__: Wow, finally heard this greatly anticipated compilation. What fantastic diversity, representing many cultures. It's easy picking up the tone differences between Michelle's violin, and Leslie's viola in "La Fiesta"!!! I'...  Sep 14
Angela Celeste May
Angela Celeste May: Love it, love it, love it!! I think the world might be ready. This is refreshing, much needed, well-thought out, creatively risky music. Nicely produced too. Much, much success! Angela Celeste May Celeste Productions...  Sep 14
Malik_Torain
Malik_Torain: Hi Noire!Great trax!nice and smooth.funky bass lines,violins. it's all there in your songs. thanx for the ride! KingMalik_6000  Aug 19

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Chart Position

World/Reggae charts
for Detroit, MI.

Artist Stats

Fans: 1072
Song Plays: 1009
Visits: 1809
Video Plays: 118
Widget Hits: 18314

Status

Status: We're number 1 on the ReverbNation World/Reggae charts for Detroit, MI. www.reverbnation.com/musiquenoire

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