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World Press.com

What a pleasure it was to see madness performed so sanely by NYC performance artist M (Mem Nahadr) and her bevy of Paris soulsinging sisters: Sandra Nkaké , Lisa Spada and Rachel Claudio .* Despite the holiday weekend imposed by French labor day (May 1) a very sizable crowd turned out through word of mouth online on a relatively unknown singer in France. In the US, she has a cult following having accompanied Julie Andrews, Liza Minelli and Chaka Kahn to name a few. After this performance Mem is sure not to pass unnoticed in Paris for long.

Sandra MC'd the show which started with improvised scatting supported by a full band. Early on Mem and Sandra's improvisational skills were in perfect harmony, holding the audience's attention despite a few sound board glitches. Each singer sang solo on classic soul/jazz tropes of Love and desire with little effort. Mem sang two songs from here Contemporary opera Madwoman putting basic lyrics on acceptance and frustation of lost love, jobs and being in Paris surrounded by a stage full of talent. The two songs were enough to leave the audience hungry for more, but alas it was not to be after a 2.5 hour show.

em has received a spattering of praise from respectable press who have jumped on her bandwagon. Her soul-bearing at six octaves illustrates she could be ready for venues to fully stage her Madwoman opera soon enough. Her avowed insanity was just the opposite, a fully sane moment of communication from the heart and soul of a striking blond dreaded talent ready to go global.

Mem will be performing May 16 in France followed by several show in the Netherlands and the east coast of the United States.

"Liesbeth List does very good in the show, real good indeed – but that she was almost completely blown away by the blind black/white albino singer M, from New York, introduced by Director Matthew Dickens is apparent. With her gigantic range of six octaves and a beautifully brilliant jazzy-blues voice, she brings back the Harlem Pre-War Experience to Holland."

-Patrick van den Hazenberg De Volkskrant , The Netherlands

"...Well I don't want to sound aggressive or angry but I've had it up to here with folks making bucks in music who have no ears to hear. We've had our backs to the wall so long we wrote a song and found a key. M sings everthing and perfectly at all times (although she has some strange ways about her.) All the best Musicians in New York know her and there is -- what should I say? -- a high level of respect, reverence, even awe for her talent. Sabir Mateen, saxophone legend, calls her simply "The Great One." Fuck You if you don't think M is "Marketable." Two years and she could float your whole fucking record company.

People love her when they hear her and you're scared of her power. You want to keep the power, you whiny weasels in your Shiny offices and salaried positions. You like to eat musicians, you keep a couple dead ones in Saran Wrap in your freezer and have "bacon" late at night with your powerful friends. If you are a chump dumped in loserdom you'll just try to drag the world down with you into Hell. If you are interested in music, or the expression of soul, you will be working to try and help more people find out about M. "-Gary Heidt, New York Museum of Sound Recording

Super Spectacular...A must have in anyone's collection!!!
Reviewer: Brenda Day, Atlanta, Georgia
This is the best CD I've heard. I mean, I love the way M uses her music and voice to take you on a special journey with her. M's voice is like a gem...PRECIOUS! So powerful and moving!!!! An awesome CD from a wonderful lady.

A delight to lift the soul
Reviewer: Virginia Small
If you thought M's first CD was awesome, you'll think this one is Da Bomb. Mysterious Madam Madwoman M has done it again. The pieces range from earthy, to industrial, to pieces that take you to the stratosphere. Speaking of stratosphere, M's vocal range seems to go from soprano to contralto. My God, woman, is there no end to your talent? Each of these masterpieces (mistrisspieces?) carries us along in M's journey of self-discovery. Of course this journey ends in triumph. “I don't care anymore, I'm Not afraid.” You go, girl.

Mystical, Magical and Magnificent. M's craft is wonderfully life affirming!!
Reviewer: Alberto C. LaCourt, New York
The awe of her voice and the sweetness in her heart transforms each track. A tapestry of brilliance and energy interwoven with gut wrenching soul - this Madwoman's CD is a powerful expression of resonating LOVE! Alberto

One to have in your collection
Reviewer: Marco Hall of HALLways
A voice of God sent, A talent unmatched, She is truely a one of a kind artist. With a stand-out performance to match. If you want go on a journey follow M to the stars.
"Her voice connects Earth to Heaven and Hell, and beyond".
-Annonymous

I like! Nice intro. Great vocals! Trance like stuff. It's good! Fender Rhoads Piano? Cool.... Keep em' coming!
-MEMPHIS TENNESEE

ONCE HEARD;NEVER FORGOTTEN FEMALE LEAD VOCALIST EXCELLENT; HAS STRONG LYRICAL RANGE AND TONES; LOVE TO HEAR BELT OUT A DANCEABLE SONG; WOULD DIFFENTLY BUY HER MUSIC...
-HONOLULU HAWAII

Smoky
Very strong, yet smoky voice. I was moved and turned on by this sexy song. Liked it a lot.
-PENSYLVANIA

Take a listen and feel the sweet groove!
Wow!!! Unreal! I love it! The lead vocalist is to die for! What a set of pipes! The background beat is very catchy. The mix of strong rhythm and eerie silence is awesome! I'm looking forward to checking out more of your work!
-ONTARIO, CANADA

Smoky, sultry r&b
Takes a while for things to get going but once they do ... very nice. Outstanding lead vocals.  
-ONTARIO, CANADA

great song,very nice voice, new refreshing sound!
-QUEBEC, CANADA

Groovin'
Great vocals! I also like the acoustic bass (or synth, I can't tell on my system). Cool Rhodes piano sound too.
-MASS

COULD BE TOP 40 BOUND.
Very cool tune. This lady could be top 40 bound, I'd love to hear more. If you have a CD and promo pack, send me one. Keep up the hard work.
-California

Full of surprises
Almost thought it was a reverb saturated toilet flush in the intro. Then that voice grabs ya by the malengees. Again love that sweet voice - good points for that.
-NEW HAMPSHIRE

Well done. Good Vocals.
Really good vocals. Nice strong voice. Good bass sound.  Iit sounds as good if not better then alot of stuff I hear on the radio.
--Dame Smith,Maryland

It's got an awesome beat and makes u wanna dance!
This is the best song I've heard...The singer has an incredible voice...Projects the song well!! If the CD was out and all the songs on the album sounded this good I'd definately get myself a copy! Keep it up!
-MASS

This is feeeeeeeling on high level. Cool bass, production, original, vocalist IS a instrument.  Good work.
-NORWAY

Let's listen to this music
These are great songs. It makes me feel good and wanna dance! Now this is what I call nusic!
-TENNESEE

Got my rear wigglin right here!
Wow! Great track. I'd give anyting to find some people in this town willing to play this style. Anyway, the songs is awesome. I think its great production, great vocals, great everything.
-CALIFORNIA

S.mooth enough to smoke a blunt to (and I don't smoke!).
the song is the bomb, vocalist has a beautiful voice and the melody is tight, as far as the beat goes---don't touch it
-PA

Trippy.....
Cool beat. Great voice. Loads of commercial potential.
-DUBLIN IRELAND

Vibe Nation
Turn up the chick!  Great mood. Get this sh!t out!
-OHIO

Smooth, Avant Garden
Great vocals set an excellent mood for the song. You can listen for a long time without losing interest because the vocals continue to change and the music-melody carries you. Great song.
-MINNESOTA

Good . . .nice voice and cool keyboard lines.
-CHICAGO ILL

Love it …get it on man love those drivin notes
-AUSTRAILIA

lizn 2 thiz
good groove and sweet sound. The part with drums\vocals\guitar was really catchy in it's simplicity. The slap-bass was cool,   A really deep and funky bass-line in the loud parties makes the song really groovey
-Ytre Enebakk, Akershus, Norway      

Downtempo at its best  . . .Very nice ambiant groove. Reminds me of the very cool downtempo stuff of the Afternoon Nap stream on Live365. Wow, those grooves under the choruses are deep.
-TENNESEE

Sign on by the X. OH S#!T! I have to give it up. Great vocals, background low and groovin but with kick. I dunno who you are, but I know I will. I have no criticism for you.
-CALIFORNIA

Ouch, too hot! I love this groove, just clear up the details and get dat cash!
-TEXAS

Say it to me.  The more I hear of this the more I like it.
-PA

Laid back, with my mind on my money...Sounds great, relaxed. Liked it.
-OKLAHOMA

SPACE ME AWAY. I really liked the beat, I like the production, I liked the girl singer, I liked the harmonies
-OKLAHOMA