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I was honored to be asked to perform at the wedding of Christine Crowstaff (co-founder of Women for a Change) in Dorset, England. I have to add that this was one of the most beautiful and spiritual weddings I have ever attended. The wedding was he...
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- "The greatest gifts that I've ever received from God are my family, and my ability to communicate through music." Cres O'Neal
Crescentia O'Neal was born in Washington, DC on December 24, 1955. She was introduced to music, at an early age, through her mother, classical vocalist Patricia O'Neal. She would watch, listen, and try to imitate as her mom and accompanist Roberta Flack blended harmonious melodies. Cres has been performing from the age of six when she had the lead in her school musical. Throughout High School you could hear her perform in such musicals as Damned Yankees, Pajama Game, Guys and Dolls, and Flower Drum Song.
After college, Cres left music to buckle down in the real world. She married Muthiah Seralathan, and moved to Buffalo, New York. She became Western Regional Director for the New York Civil Liberties Union. It was while in Buffalo the music bug resurfaced. She became actively involved with several big bands, and played with such artists as Boyd Lee Dunlop and Zaid Alee. She was frequently seen performing at the Colored Musicians Club -- a club that hosted the likes of Count Bassie, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington. She returned to Washington with her husband and two daughters, and over the years she has performed with such artists as David Berger, David Friedman, C.C. Winans, and the Chieftains. She has also been seen in various stage productions, performing with the Washington Performing Arts Society's Men and Women of the Gospel, and throughout New York and Washington, DC. Her professional theatrical credits include: Your Arms Are to Short to Box With God, Working, and Beehive, to name a few. Her sound has been compared to Ella, Barbara Streisand, Rosemary Clooney, and Sarah.
"She has an unassuming demeanor; yet, her unique vocals are soothing and explosive. Her powerful, captivating voice exudes emotion that draws you into her space." Leonard Hughes, Washington Post.
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Announcing the release of Celebrate The Holidays With Cres.
Well everyone, afte many years of doing background vocals for everyone else, I have finally completed my Christmas CD -- which happens to be my first. Downloads now available at www.cresonealmusic.com. Just click the photo to be tranported. Somehow that sound like Star Trek, doesn't it? Oh, well, enjoy!:o)
Well everyone, afte many years of doing background vocals for everyone else, I have finally completed my Christmas CD -- which happens to be my first. Downloads now available at www.cresonealmusic.com. Just click the photo to be tranported. Somehow that sound like Star Trek, doesn't it? Oh, well, enjoy!:o)
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Lovely voice. :D
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