Michelle Shocked

The Soul of Michelle Shocked

Source: JamBase
June 12, 2009

By: Nancy Dunham

Michelle Shocked Michelle Shocked wasn't born in the right year.

At least, that seems the metaphoric reason that she hasn't received the warm societal embrace enjoyed by so many activist musicians - Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan - that came of age or at least prominence in the 1960s.

The problem arguably is not the passion, musical chops or intelligence Shocked brings to the battle ...
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Michelle Shocked's New Album "Soul of My Soul" Loves to Tease

Source: conqueroo
February 24, 2009

May 12 release is a prelude to future multimedia collaboration between Shocked and sweetheart, fine artist David Willardson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Two intense emotions — love and anger — dovetail on Michelle Shocked’s forthcoming recording Soul of My Soul, a passionate album in every sense. The 10-song collection is set for May 12 release on Mighty Sound, distributed by Megaforce/MRI through RED Distribution. It is a teaser for a future series of creative collaborations between Shocked and Willardson entitled ...
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Michelle Shocked's Gospel Roots Inform New Album, Toheavenuride

Source: conqueroo
May 12, 2007

A member of an African American church in South L.A., Shocked live set pays tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staple Singers and Billie Holiday; set includes traditional spirituals as well as and original several new original songs

LOS ANGELES - “Ask me about my religion," writes Michelle Shocked in her “womanifesto" for her forthcoming album. “Of course, no one ever does." But it's all part of her long musical journey: “I was moved by the power of rock 'n' ...
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Michelle Shocked Launches Brassy Mardi Gras Single, "Hardcore Hornography," Available on Itunes

Source: conqueroo
February 8, 2007

NEW ORLEANS, La. - Michelle Shocked's longstanding ties with the Crescent City vibrantly unfold in time for Mardi Gras with an internet-only single. Entitled “Hardcore Hornography," the song is as bawdy and bold as its title and will hopefully remind everyone that New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast are still recovering from a blowjob they will never forget. “Hardcore Hornography" features New Orleans brass denizens Troy Andrews on trumpet and Trombone Shorty on (what else?) trombone as ...
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