Lisa Shaw (musician) facts for kids
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Lisa Shaw
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Lisa Shaw performing live.
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| Born | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1995–present |
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Lisa Shaw is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is known for her smooth voice in R&B and house music.
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Who is Lisa Shaw?
Growing Up in Canada
Lisa Shaw was born in Scarborough, Ontario, a part of Toronto, Canada. Her parents were from Jamaica, and she was the youngest of six children. Growing up, she loved listening to a wide variety of musicians. Her favorites included Sade, Billie Holiday, Stevie Nicks, Roberta Flack, and Kate Bush.
When she was young, her older sisters would take her to clubs. There, she discovered disco and funk music from bands like Chic and Kool & the Gang. These early experiences helped shape her own musical style.
Starting Her Music Career
In 1995, Lisa Shaw moved to New York City. This move was a big step for her career in music. In New York, she became a part of the city's deep house music scene. This is a type of electronic dance music known for its soulful and relaxed feel.
Her first single, "Makin' Love Makin' Music," came out in 1995. She worked with many other artists, especially the producer and songwriter Miguel Migs. Together, they created many popular deep house tracks.
Albums and Success
Debut Album: Cherry
On October 25, 2005, Lisa released her first solo album, Cherry. It was a success and reached number 20 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. One of the popular songs from the album was "Born to Fly."
Second Album: Free
In 2009, Lisa Shaw released her second album, Free. For this album, she worked with producers like Dave Warrin, Tim K, and Miguel Migs. She performed songs from the album live on the popular radio show KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Her music has also been featured on TV. In 2008, the dance group Kaba Modern performed to a remix of her song "Grown Apart" on the show America's Best Dance Crew.
Discography
Here are some of Lisa Shaw's most well-known works.
Albums
- 2005 Cherry
- 2009 Free
Singles
- "Makin' Love Makin' Music"
- "Always"
- "Let It Ride"
- "Cherry"
- "Born To Fly"
- "Side To Side" (with Miguel Migs)
- "Find The Way"
- "This Melody" (with Miguel Migs)
See also
In Spanish: Lisa Shaw para niños
