Welcome to the creative works of canadian artist dianne body.
From an early age, Dianne Body intuitively learned how to turn life’s thought provoking experiences into something of beauty within her music and art. The expression of her true-to-life highs and lows have now become a library of works. So after 25 years of writing, recording, and playing live for many a captivated audience, she has assembled all of her labours of love here for …YOU.
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In her own words ... "Monarch butterflies always find their destination using their natural instincts, no matter what modern obstacles may stand in their way, as I find my way along the path of this ever-evolving life journey in music" - Dianne Body
Audiences attest to the fact that this exceptional musician and songwriter creates the perception that her guitar and microphone are an extension of self, through which she transforms into a powerhouse when performing live and that this "magic" is irrefutably infectious. Her fan base on Facebook reflects an incredible 105,000+ fans in her group that is called "Dianne Body Music."
How would you describe Dianne Body …..? What is her Genre? Well, it is very much a unique style some may call World Jazz and others Folk Rock or Folk Pop …. because of the unique collaborations with different Musicians they do vary. She has created each recording with a different feel and approach to the songs she has written therefore each may have a different Genre Label.
I would say now after many years this Singer Songwriter in this year 2020 has found “her sound”
The sound she was craving
as a “World Jazz Pop Folk Singer Songwriter”
A relentless songwriter, whose catalogue of work is constantly growing exponentially, in real time. With 11 full-length album releases in her discography including UPcoming new 2020 release titled Calypso Rain. 2018 and 2019 she released her CD’s titled Everyday, Monarch 23 Volume 1 A Little Dejavu, Monarch 23 Volume 2 Nothin' In Stone, Dianne Body Quartet- Monarch 23 Remix.
The unique and definitively individualistic style of Canadian songwriter Dianne Body, embodies all of the following descriptive terms and so much more: Intimate and raw, down to earth, quirky, super-creative, timeless, artsy and somewhat avant-garde.
Dianne Body has crossed path with and worked on her album releases and been blessed by many accomplished musicians' who have worked with Roberta Flack, Joe Cocker, The Bee Gees, Ian Tyson, Great Big Sea, The Guess Who, Bruce Cockburn, Platimum Blonde, Honeymoon Suite and many more. Her latest CD’s were co-produced by Paul Milner (Keith Richards, Eddy Grant, Queensryche, Matt Andersen) and is published worldwide by Many Lives Music .
Dianne breathes music, which is the vehicle that she utilizes to share her life story. From the intense tragedy of moments as an unequivocal underdog, to the insanely comedic and joyful experiences of conquering glory, are all immortalized in her emotive and expressive sonic creations. A meandering musical journey that engulfs the listener in a world of passionate universal themes, which span across a multitude of genres, in a surprisingly cohesive fashion, world music, with many artists across the globe collaborations.
Dianne's "nothing is impossible persona" and current music business initiatives, continue to culminate new opportunities and horizons that her showcasing at select music industry conferences and touring across North America and in the European Union with her band of marquee session musicians'.
On the brighter side and approach to her latest CD: Her latest CD recorded in Barbados is her in the life after many hardships…..not to forget but to live in the now with a better sense of self It is a recording of 9 songs and a collaboration of musicians from Barbados, England, New York and Canada "From the classic rock style of “Fools Gold” to the Jazz fusion vibe of “A Little Déjà Vu”, from the Gypsy-esque feel of “Get Across the River” to the Celtic vibe of “Ossie’s Wood”, to the alternative rock ambience of “So Much Nothing” and the Latin beat of “Toasty Tango,” An artist that encapsulates Rock Swing and Jazz with a Motown edge! Dianne Body and her band deliver a dynamic and riveting live performance that’s keeps audiences on their toes – a must-see show!" - Lana White (Radio Show Host )
Discography
Calypso Rain Dianne Body 2020
Dianne Body Quartet - Monarch 23 Re-Mix / 2017
Everyday / 2017
Monarch 23 Volume 1 A Little Déjà Vu / 2016
Monarch 23 Volume 2 Nothin' In Stone / 2016
Gypsygrass Collection / 2008
Falling Into Place / 2009
Upstream / 2009
Sweet Eastern Wind / 2003
Serendipity / 2003