Artist name: Tanzende Sound Gallery

Music style: Poetry/Music/Song Collage

Famous Similar Artist(s): Hopefully original sounding, see reviews below. Lush, soothing, sometimes ethereal, occasionally mundane.

Artist Description: Vocals, singing, and poetry by Cassandra Fink. Music for the first CD, Dipping Into Indigo, was primarily written by guitarist Darin Robinson, with additional accompaniment by Don Conoscenti and Steve Fawcett. One listener from Wheaton, IL wrote: "The poetry and music on your cd is wonderful. I listen to it most when I do yoga or for relaxation. You have it all, a beautiful voice and the ability to make it heard and understood with eloquent flowing words." The second CD, Lingering Jasmine, features more diversity in musicians and more singing/songwriting by Cassandra. The third CD, "The Origins of Moonbathing", will be out some time in 2004.

Musical influences: October Project, Dead Can Dance, Loreena Mckennit, Peter Gabriel, as well as Deep Forest and other alternative EuroAsianIndoCeltic blends, Sarah Mclaughlin, Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen, Byrne, Eno...

Artist History: Cassandra Fink, poet/dancer/performance artist produced her first CD, Dipping Into Indigo, in 1998, with music by Darin Robinson of the band Foursidecircle. Since then this band has accompanied her in a number of live performances. Her second CD, Lingerin

Members: Cassandra Fink, and a revolving cast of characters; fine musicians of every creed and color imbued with the ability to creatively collaborate at will...

Press reviews: "...Cassandra specializes in taking each word and offering it as a gift to you, handing you phrases of poetry as she delicately paints fleeting images upon your mind's eye, with ethereal music accompanying a soothing vocal delivery, easily placing your thoughts wherever she wills." ~ Zach at ZachsMind Radio; Visit his site ELOQUENCE on the STATIONS page. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 6/21/00 issue of The Women of MP3.com - Cyber Muse: "With the feel of the Cocteau Twins plus ultra-clear lyrics, Cassandra combines that dreamy, surreal quality with new-age sonic and spiritual elements. "Indigo" mixes a heart-centered magical blend of Fink's soothing voice with her accompaniests on guitar and keys along with her vocal and of course, ethereal effects. Rather than highlighting a choice cut or two, the release is like a long drawn-out mantra from the center of the Earth...this Texas-based talent encourages you to bliss out, letting her poetry speak for itself. "Dipping Into Indigo," while sensual *and* sensory, also proves itself to be a fine soundtrack for meditation, yoga, and contemplative moments in love". ~ Jianda Johnson * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The "Dipping Into Indigo" CD is proof of digital alchemist Cassandra Fink's ability to collaborate and morph at will...with not only the quintessential speaking voice, but truely lovely vox in the sung vocals. Influenced by a variety of instrumental and world flavours, her work is an inspiring ambient mixture of meditative poetry and music." ~ Sue Braiden of CBC Radio, Canada****************** "Her first CD is a journey into a poetic landscape like no other...her second collection shows an amazing growth in the artistry presented...with an eclectic mix of guitars, keyboards and drum beats. Although more mainstream and more appealing to the general public, Ms Fink still attempts to paint landscapes and textures with her tracts, although much of her work is obviously inspired by a more Oriental muse. Her voice, haunting and airy, is remniciant of some early Sarah McLaughlan. Above all, her tracks are a cool glass of wine after a long hot day...soothing and refreshing." ~James D. Thwaites

Instruments: Electric and Accoustic Guitar, keyboards, and a variety of percussion instruments, as well as vocal effects.

Album Names: Dipping Into Indigo, Lingering Jasmine, The Origins of Moonbathing

Artist's CD Sales Webpage: www.tanzende.com

Web site & Contact Info: http://tanzende.com