Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter
Gayle Cloud is an award-winning singer/songwriter based in Seattle. Her work is an exotic, eclectic mix of "new world" music that simmers with world, euro, jazz and pop influences. Her lush melodies, sensual rhythms and rich vocals create a fresh sound with a global appeal.
Gayle debuted as a performing artist in Paris where she attracted a devoted audience over the five years she lived in Europe. She then moved to New York for several years where she played with some of city's finest musicians and produced a CD of original work. She recently returned to her hometown of Seattle.
Awards
2007 WomensRadio
No. 1 Music Review Award Singer/Songwriter Category.
2006 "We are Listening" Singer/Songwriter Awards
Honourable Mention from London-based artist development group, "We Are Listening," for her composition "Talaky." Her song was amongst thousands from all over the world to be heard and evaluated by an esteemed panel including the likes of producer KK (Bjork, Dido), Steve Williams, (Sting, Seal), Charlie Mole (Kylie, Kravitz) to name just a few!
GarageBand Awards
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Gayle's song "Courage to Love" has been track of the week several times and has won numerous awards for best female vocals, best production, best lyrics, best melody, best beat, best mood and best drums:
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"Beautiful song, I loved the haunting and emotive female vocals here. The piano playing is very beautiful and the percussion adds to the chilly feel of the track. This is very beautiful music: expressive, heartfelt and reflective."
GarageBand Reviewers have also picked "Talaky," for best female
vocals, best melody, best lyrics, best chill-out track, best production,
best keyboards, best beat, best mood and best drums in the World
Fusion category:
"This song moves in on you very sweetly and slowly. The vocalist
is just out a this world!"
"Wonderful song, it eases from a rainforest intro to soulful
vocals and piano. This song demands repeated listening."
Recent News
Gayle's E-mail List
Please send Gayle an e-mail to join her mailing list for
news and gig announcements: gayle@gaylecloud.com.
